steelmaking process

Steelmaking transforms iron ore into steel through a series of processes. First, iron ore is mined and melted in a blast furnace with coke (carbon) and limestone, producing molten iron. This molten iron, known as pig iron, contains impurities like carbon. To make steel, it is refined in a converter or electric furnace, where oxygen is blown in to remove excess carbon and other impurities. The resulting liquid steel can then be cast into molds or shapes. This process creates a versatile, strong material used in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure globally.