Owner of data set Tiangong LCI Data Working Group |
Technical purpose This blast-furnace ironmaking process involves the production of hot metal - an intermediate product in steelmaking - using sinter, pellets, lump ore, and scrap as feedstock. The process is typically part of an integrated steelworks where iron is made before being converted into steel. This process is critical for the manufacturing of a vast range of iron-containing products from basic construction materials to complex machinery. |