Process of Iron and Steel making

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Iron and steel making is a process of extracting iron from iron ore and converting it into steel through various methods.

Iron ore is first mined and then processed to remove impurities and create iron concentrate.
The iron concentrate is then smelted in a blast furnace to produce pig iron, which contains high amounts of carbon.
Pig iron is further processed in a basic oxygen furnace or electric arc furnace to remove excess carbon and other impurities, resulting in steel.
Various alloying elements can be added to the steel to achieve desired properties such as strength, hardness, and corrosion resistance.
The final steel product is then formed into shapes through processes like casting, rolling, or forging.

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