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Effects of Reduction and Carburization on Strength of Direct Reduced Iron (Room 201 B)

30 Jun 21
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Direct Reduced Iron: Use of Alternative Iron Units in Steelmaking

Direct reduced iron (DRI), as a feedstock in ironmaking and steelmaking, must maintain strength and integrity during processing, transportation, and use to avoid any operational issues and loss of material as fines. This study is designed to find associations among physical properties, structural changes, and phases in direct reduced iron during reduction and carburization. The results show that carburization changes DRI strength little, whereas the gas atmosphere has a significant effect (depending on the concentrations of water vapor, hydrogen and carbon monoxide).