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 |