blast furnaces

A blast furnace is a large industrial structure used to produce iron from raw materials like iron ore, coke, and limestone. Inside, these materials are added in layers and heated intensely with a blast of hot air, causing chemical reactions that separate the pure iron from impurities. The furnace operates continuously, with molten iron collecting at the bottom for further processing. It’s a key component in steel-making, efficiently converting raw materials into usable metal through high-temperature, chemical transformation.