Characterisation of the Physical and Metallurgical Propertiesof Natural Iron Ore for Iron Production

Autor: Muwanguzi, Abraham Judah Bumalirivu, Andrey, Karasev V, Joseph, Byaruhanga K, Pär, Jönsson G
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2012
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Druh dokumentu: Článek
DOI: 10.5402/2012/147420
Popis: The blast furnace is still the dominant form of iron production, but over the years, direct reduction methods have increased due to a number of reasons. Overall, iron production methods have optimal requirements with respect to the feed materials especially iron ore. In this study, tests were carried out on Muko iron ore from Uganda to analyse its suitability to meet the feed requirements of today's dominant iron production methods. More specifically, the Tumbler, Abrasion, and Shatter Indices of the ore were determined. In addition, porosity, thermoanalysis, and reducibility tests were performed. Overall, the Muko ore was found to have good mechanical properties exemplified with tumble and shatter index data >89.0 wt% and
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