Question

What are the essential things for an Iron & steel Industry?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Steelmaking requires iron ore, metallurgical coke which is also called coking coal and limestone as input ingredients, out of these three essential raw materials India is self-sustaining on iron ore and limestone whereas about 85% of coking coal requirement of the domestic steel industry is being met through imports.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Iron ore, coking coal and lime stone are required in the ratio of approximately 4: 2: 1. Some quantities of manganese are also required to harden the steel. Blast Furnace: Iron ore is melted. Lime stone is fluxing material which is added.