Iron Ore Pellets

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Iron ore pellets are small, hard, spherical agglomerates produced by mixing finely ground iron ore concentrate (fines) with a binder (like bentonite or organic material) and additives (like limestone or dolomite), rolling them into spheres (called green balls), and then hardening them at high temperatures (induration or firing).

Source: Iron ore concentrate, often derived from beneficiation of hematite or magnetite ores. Gujarat, specifically the Kutch region, is noted for suppliers of bentonite (a key binder) and pelletization plants.
Appearance: Uniform, near-spherical particles, typically dark reddish-brown to black depending on the iron oxide content.
Primary Use: High-quality raw material for the production of Direct Reduced Iron (DRI)/Sponge Iron and as a charge material in a Blast Furnace (BF) for hot metal production. Their uniform size and high strength improve gas flow and efficiency in the furnace.

Parameter	Unit	Typical Value Range	Key Role/Notes
Total Iron (Fe)	%	$63.00 - 66.00$	The main value determinant; DR grade is often $66.5\%$ or higher.
Silica ( $\text{SiO}_2$ )	%	$2.00 - 5.00$ max	Gangue material; lower is better to reduce slag.
Alumina ( $\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$ )	%	$1.00 - 3.00$ max	Gangue material; lower is better.
Silica + Alumina	%	$4.00 - 7.00$ max	Combined gangue content.
Phosphorus (P)	%	$0.05 - 0.08$ max	Deleterious element; affects steel quality (causes cold shortness).
Sulphur (S)	%	$0.02 - 0.05$