Iron Pellets
Description: Iron pellets are small balls of iron ore that have been processed and agglomerated into a pelletized form. They typically have a uniform size and are used as a feedstock for blast furnaces or direct reduction processes.
Production Process: Iron ore fines (small particles of iron ore) are mixed with binders and rolled into balls. These are then heat-hardened in a furnace, resulting in dura
ble pellets that can be efficiently used in steel production.
Uses:
Pellets are often used in blast furnaces as they provide better permeability and reduce energy consumption. They are also used in direct reduction processes to produce Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), a purer form of iron used in electric arc furnaces.
Benefits: Higher iron content, better metallurgical properties, and less energy-intensive processing compared to raw iron ore.
