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Steel is iron with added carbon and other materials. For other materials to mix chemically with the iron, it has to be liquid. Melting iron changes it to liquid.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoSteel is made from iron when certain additives are added to the molten metal.
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What chemicals to use to melt iron or steel?
which chemical is used to melt the iron
How do minimills make steel?
Minimills substitute metal and iron scrap for iron ore to melt in their furnaces.
What is afoundry?
A steel or iron works, where they melt or cast steel or iron - metals
Is iron and coal used to make steel?
Yes, they are melted together in a furnace to produce steel.
What is the main constituent metal in mild steel?
The main element of steel is Iron but has been added with carbon to make steel. The main element of steel is Iron but has been added with carbon to make steel.
What are steel made of?
Steel is made from iron. We combine a small amount of carbon with iron to get (make) steel.
How long does it take for stainless steel to melt?
To know how fast this will melt you need to know the amount of stainless steel and the temperature of the stainless steel at the beginning. Then using the formulas of energy needed to heat it (Cp, I think) and melt it (enthalpy) you can calculate when it will melt.
What are iron ore used for?
To make iron and steel.
Do steel investment foundries make use of iron scrap?
Steel investment foundries make use of iron scrap
Do steel investment foundries make use of pig iron?
Steel investment foundries make use of pig iron
Is iron the only thing the only thing that can make steel?
No iron and steel are like common
Iron and carbon combine to make what?
Wrought iron- less than 0.25% C Steel- 0.2%-2% of C
