Sponge Iron is a metallic product produced through direct reduction of iron ore in the solid state. It is a substitute for scrap and is mainly used in making steel through the secondary route. The process of sponge iron making aims to remove the oxygen from iron ore.
| Specifications | Standard |
|---|---|
| Metallization | 88-90% |
| Fe (T) | 90% |
| Fe (M) | 79-80% |
| s | 0.04% Max. |
| p | 0.05% Max. |
| c | 0.15% Max. |
| Char (non-magnetic) | 2.00% |
| Size | 03-20mm + 10% |