Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is the mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), one
of several iron oxides. Hematite crystallizes in the rhombohedral lattice system, and it has
the same crystal structure as ilmenite and corundum. Hematite and ilmenite form a
complete solid solution at temperatures above 950 C
Magnetite is a mineral, one of the two common naturally occurring iron oxides
(chemical formula Fe3O4) and a member of the spinel group. Magnetite is the most
magnetic of all the naturally occurring minerals on Earth.
Limonite is an iron ore consisting of a mixture of hydrated iron(III) oxide-hydroxides in
varying composition. The generic formula is frequently written as FeO(OH)nH2O,
although this is not entirely accurate as the ratio of oxide to hydroxide can vary quite
widely. Limonite is one of the two principle iron ores, the other being hematite, and has
been mined for the production of iron since at least 2500 BCE.
Pellet are small particles typically created by compressing an original material.
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Recycling one ton of steel scrap saves more than 80% of the CO2 emmisions
produced when making steel from Iron ore.
Recycling seven steel cans saves enough energy to power a 60 watt lightbulb for
26 hors.
Every year the United States saves enough energy, by recycling steel, to supply
Los Angeles with nearly a decades worth of electricity.
American throw away (dispose, not recycle) enough iron and steel to supply all
the nations automakers on a continuous basis.
A steel mill that recycles scrap reduces related water pollution, air pollutions, and
mining wastes by about 70%.
Each household in the United States used approximately 600 steel cans per year.
* Plain Carbon steel is steel in which the main interstitial alloying constituent is carbon
in the range of 0.122.0%. The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) defines carbon
steel as the following: "Steel is considered to be carbon steel when no minimum content
is specified or required for chromium, cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, niobium,
titanium,tungsten, vanadium or zirconium, or any other element to be added to obtain a
desired alloying effect; when the specified minimum for copper does not exceed 0.40
percent; or when the maximum content specified for any of the following elements does
not exceed the percentages noted: manganese 1.65, silicon 0.60, copper 0.60.
Alloy steel is steel that is alloyed with a variety of elements in total amounts between
1.0% and 50% by weight to improve its mechanical properties. Alloy steels are broken
down into two groups: low-alloy steels and high-alloy steels. The difference between the
two is somewhat arbitrary: Smith and Hashemi define the difference at 4.0%, while
Degarmo, et al., define it at 8.0%.[1][2]Most commonly, the phrase "alloy steel" refers to
low-alloy steels.
Tool steel refers to a variety of carbon and alloy steels that are particularly well-suited to
be made into tools. Their suitability comes from their distinctive hardness, resistance
toabrasion, their ability to hold a cutting edge, and/or their resistance to deformation at
elevated temperatures (red-hardness). Tool steel is generally used in a heat-treatedstate.
Many high carbon tool steels are also more resistant to corrosion due to their higher ratios
of elements such as vanadium and niobium.
stainless steel, also known as inox steel or inox from French "inoxydable", is a steel
alloy with a minimum of 10.5%[1] chromium content by mass.
Stainless steel does not readily corrode, rust or stain with water as ordinary steel does, but
despite the name it is not fully stain-proof, most notably under low-oxygen, high-salinity,
or poor-circulation environments.[2] There are different grades and surface finishes of
stainless steel to suit the environment the alloy must endure. Stainless steel is used where
both the properties of steel and resistance to corrosion are required.
ThyssenKrupp AG /[Link]/ is a German multinational conglomerate corporation
based in Duisburg and Essen, Germany. The corporation consists of 670 companies
worldwide. While ThyssenKrupp is one of the world's largest steel producers, the
company also provides components and systems for the automotive industry, elevators,
escalators, material trading and industrial services.[4] As of a 2009 reorganization,[5] it is
structured into eight business areas that fall under two major divisions, Materials and
Technologies. The Materials division concentrates on carbon steel, stainless steel, and
material services while the Technology Division concentrates on elevator, plant and
components technology, and marine systems. The company is the result of the
1999merger of Thyssen AG and Krupp, and now has its operational headquarters in
Essen. The largest shareholder is the Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach Foundation,
a major German philanthropic foundation, created by and named in honour of Alfried
Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, former owner and head of the Krupp company, once the
largest company in Europe.