• Khamla Rd Jaitala Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Sponge Iron

PropertySpecification
AppearancePorous, metallic gray to dull black
FormLumps, pellets, or briquettes
Size Range4 mm to 20 mm (lumps); Pellets: typically 8–18 mm
Density2.0 – 3.5 g/cm³ (bulk density)
Specific Gravity~2.5 – 3.5
PorosityHigh; 30–40%
HardnessRelatively soft; brittle due to porous structure
Melting Point~1,200°C – 1,300°C
TextureRough, porous, granular surface
Surface FinishDull with slight metallic sheen
Bulk Density1.6 – 2.0 t/m³
Temperature SensitivityProne to reoxidation when exposed to air or moisture
PackagingTypically stored in bulk or in 1-ton jumbo bags
UsageUsed as feedstock in electric arc furnaces (EAF) and induction furnaces