Extraction of Iron
Extraction of Iron: Overview
This Topic covers sub-topics such as Steel, Flux, Cast iron, Blast Furnace, Annealing, Smelting, Wrought iron, Bessemer Process, Open-Hearth Process, Extraction of Iron, Slag Formation and, Preparation of Wrought Iron
Important Questions on Extraction of Iron



The Bessemer Process was the first inexpensive industrial process that allowed for the mass production of steel.

Name the different zones present in blast furnace used for iron.

State the slag formation during the extraction of iron.



Give examples of metals that can be obtained by smelting.

Which of the following is the purest form of iron?

In the metallurgy of iron, when limestone is added to the blast furnace, the calcium ions end up in

Iron obtained from reduction zone of the blast furnace is



During the extraction of haematite, limestone is added which acts as

In the manufacture of iron from haematite, limestone is added to act as -
