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Method to improve iron production rate in a blast furnace

US7442229B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2003
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 12, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC21B5/04
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method to improve the iron production rate in a blast furnace being charged by iron containing agglomerates. The method includes contacting the chargeable iron containing material with a slag modifying effective amount of a dispersion of a particulate material, wherein the contacting occurs prior to the charging of the agglomerate to blast furnace process.

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