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Method of and apparatus for the direct production of molten iron

US4469510A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1982
Grant dateSep 4, 1984
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2002

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21B13/0026
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of producing molten iron in which iron oxide is fed together with carbon to an oxygen-top-blown melt from below through blocks whose pores permit the particles to be entrained into the melt in a carrier gas, the pores preventing penetration of the molten metal.

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