Pig iron composition
- how pig iron is converted into steel
- describe how cast iron is converted into steel
- how is cast iron converted into steel
- how is pig iron made into steel
What is the process of turning iron into steel called
Why is it called pig iron.
We make steel a premium product
Almost 70 years ago, voestalpine developed the breakthrough technology Linz-Donawitz converter process, which enabled the large-scale and rapid conversion of pig iron into crude steel.
This technology is still used and about 70% of the worldwide steel production is made by this technology.
More than 140 years of technical experience combined with the most modern equipment make us a steel manufacturer with premium quality.
The high level of product quality across all stages of the value chain is the result of continuous improvement of all production processes.
The compact LD plant offers a plant structure with
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- low maintenance needs and
- minimized environmental impact.
It offers valuable opportunities to optimize product quality.
The configuration of our production line "Sintering plant - Blast furnace - Hot metal desulphurisation plant - LD crucible - Secondary metallurgy - Continuous casting plant" enables us to generate concrete market requirements.