HIron Pig Iron Uses

HIron™ pig iron is suitable for EAF and BOF steelmaking, as well as several foundry applications. In addition to offering HI Quality, HI Service and HI Performance, HIron™ pig iron can provide the following advantages:

EAF Use
Reduce costs and increase productivity by using up to 40% HIron in the EAF bucket charge:

• Reduces the number of bucket charges;
  
• Reduces tap-to-tap time;
  
• Increases yield;
  
• Reduces electrode consumption;
  
• Reduces power consumption;
  
• Reduces flux and refractory consumption; and
  
• Allows operator to use more lower cost, lower grade scrap.

BOF Use

• Increases productivity;
• Provides easy handling;
• Assists in quality control; and
• Reduces oxygen, flux and refractory consumption.

• Assures a nearby, dedicated supply source to Australasia;
• Used as a base for blending; and
• Can be transferred in most handling systems.