Iron ore concentrate (magnetite or hematite or their mixtures) and noncoking coal mixed in pellets are processed for 10 min by a single-stage heat treatment in an RHF, yielding high-quality (96–97% Fe), slag-free iron nuggets. These nuggets are easier to handle than DRI or hot-briquetted iron and are processed in EAF or (after remelting) in BOF.
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