| Property | Specification |
| Appearance | Porous, metallic gray to dull black |
| Form | Lumps, pellets, or briquettes |
| Size Range | 4 mm to 20 mm (lumps); Pellets: typically 8–18 mm |
| Density | 2.0 – 3.5 g/cm³ (bulk density) |
| Specific Gravity | ~2.5 – 3.5 |
| Porosity | High; 30–40% |
| Hardness | Relatively soft; brittle due to porous structure |
| Melting Point | ~1,200°C – 1,300°C |
| Texture | Rough, porous, granular surface |
| Surface Finish | Dull with slight metallic sheen |
| Bulk Density | 1.6 – 2.0 t/m³ |
| Temperature Sensitivity | Prone to reoxidation when exposed to air or moisture |
| Packaging | Typically stored in bulk or in 1-ton jumbo bags |
| Usage | Used as feedstock in electric arc furnaces (EAF) and induction furnaces |