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Blast furnace iron ore
A lumped iron ore product used as a raw material in blast furnace production. The average size of the ore lumps makes them suitable for charging in blast furnaces without any need for sintering.
The final dimensions and characteristics are agreed with the customer individually
General information
| Enterprise | Mikhailovsky GOK | |
| Name of the product type | Blast furnace iron ore | Blast furnace iron ore from oxidised quartzites |
| Normative document name | TU 0711-029-00186849-2003 | TU 0711-024-00186849-2008 |
| Fe content (%) | 40 (permissable variation -1.0... +4.0) | 40 (permissable variation -2.0... +5.0) |
| Moisture content (%) | Maximum 2.5 | |
| Size grade (mm) | 10-70 | |
| Size grade content (%) | 10-70 mm (minimum 90.0%) | |
| Bulk density (kg/dm3) | 2.0 (not regulated) | |
| SiO2 content (%) | Maximum 35 (silicon dioxide content measurement is optional) | Minimum 25 and maximum 41 (silicon dioxide content measurement is optional) |
| Distinctive characteristics and properties | Non-flammable, non-explosive | |
| Industrial applications | Steel industry | |
| Application areas | Raw materials for blast furnace operations | |
Packaging and marking
Packaging
None
Marking
None
Storage, transportation, delivery conditions
| Name of the product type | Blast furnace iron ore | Blast furnace iron ore from oxidised quartzites |
| Minimum order (tonnes) |
5 tonnes (ex-factory) 69 tonnes (delivery by hopper cars) |
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| Transportation requirements | All types of transport modes can transport blast furnace iron ore, as long as it is in accordance with the transportation requirements for each specific mode of transport. It can be transported in bulk, in conditions safe from contamination and mixing with other materials, as well as in conditions that avoid cargo spillage. | |
| Storage requirements | Blast furnace iron ore should be stored in conditions safe from contamination and mixing with other materials. Blast furnace ore can be stored both in open and closed warehouses. Shelf life is unlimited. To prevent contamination, it is recommended to store this ore in separate warehouses. Do not place acid containers near the iron ore storage facilities. | |