RAW MATERIALS FOR STEELMAKING.

Abstract

Changes in steelmaking technology and ferro-alloy production have increased the range of raw materials available to the steel producer. This article looks at these raw materials and discusses the various factors influencing their use. Particular attention is paid to choice of alloy grades, an area where rapidly increasing costs are proving a major consideration. The author briefly examines recycling and reclamation and the problems associated with increasing such practice.