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The reason that steel made from ore is often preferred is because the chemical analysis can be controlled exactly, whereas steel made from scrap has probably been recycled a few times and the level of residual elements are higher and inconsistent, due to the scrap mix.

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Q: Why some engineers prefer steel from iron ore over reprocessed steel from scrap?
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