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Sand (Silicon dioxide) and carbon.
Other impurities are sulphur and phosphorus compounds.
The silicon dioxide , sand, is removed in the blast furnace, and makes 'salg', calcium silicate.
The other impurities are removed in the BOS plant, where an oxygen lance, removes the sulphur and phosphorus compounds and carbon percentage is adjusted.
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Is iron and iron ore the same?
no they are not the same because iron is a metal that is obtained from its ore called iron ore
What is the ore of iron called as?
Iron ore.
Is iron ore uranium ore?
Uranium ore is not...uranium ore !
What are the main metal compounds in iron ore aluminum ore and copper ore?
Iron ore, which is known as (haematite) it is made up of Iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3 and sand, it is mainly made up of iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3.An Aluminum ore, one of which is know as (Bauxite) is mad up of gibbsite Al(OH)3, boehmite y-AlOH(OH), and diaspore α-AlO(OH), it is mainly made up of gibbsite Al(OH)3. The gibbsite is normally converted into aluminum oxide, Al2O3, the aluminum oxide is obtained by heating the gibbsite.A Copper ore, one of which is known as (Cuprite) is made up of mainly copper(I) oxide Cu2O.I hope this answered your question. and here are quick built points with just the metal ore and their main metal compounds.The ore - the main metal compoundIron ore - iron(III) oxide, Fe2O3Aluminum ore - aluminum oxide, Al2O3Copper ore - copper(I) oxide Cu2Osigned Josef, hope it helped
What is the difference between gold ore and iron ore. Why can we see small pieces of yellow metal in gold ore but no iron metal in iron ore?
gold is very resistant to corrosion so a significant fraction of gold ore is pure gold metal. iron corrodes very easily so iron ore is always mostly a mix of iron oxides (i.e. rusts).
What are the main iron ore exports from Australia?
Iron ore
What the main ore of iron?
Hematite and Magnetite are the main ores of Iron.
What is Afghanistan main exports?
Iron ore.
What are the main ores mined?
The main ore mined in the world is iron ore. And how do I know this.... School :P
Is iron a rock?
Yes. A rock called 'banded iron' is the main ore of iron.
What is Australia's three main exports?
The three main exports of Australia is Wool, Iron ore and Tin ore
Is hematite an ore of iron?
yes it the main ore in iron.there are other ores too.
Is iron ore a rock?
Yes. A rock called 'banded iron' is the main ore of iron.
Is hematite a source of iron?
The main raw material for iron-making is iron ore.There are two iron ore minerals:haematite and magnetite.Actually haematite is an ore where iron is extracted.One can say that haematite is a source if iron.
What are the impuritys in pig iron?
The main impurities in pig are carbon (C) and Silicon (Si)
What is the ore of iron?
iron ore
What is south Africa's main producer of iron ore called?
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