Ironmaking

Carmeuse lime and lime-based products play a pivotal role in ironmaking. They are used as fluxes and allow to adjust basicity enabling the generation of slag in the blast furnace or to adjust basicity of pellets used notably for DRI production. Their unique properties, including silica removal capabilities, temperature control, and fluxing abilities, make them indispensable in the ironmaking processes. With a focus on sustainable practices, the integration of lime-based products contributes to reducing environmental impact and promoting a circular economy within the ironmaking process. As the steel industry continues to evolve, lime remains a cornerstone of its sustainable future.

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IRON ORE PREPARATION

The steel industry worldwide is innovating processes and technologies aiming to reduce the costs of production and environmental impact in effective ways. Carmeuse provides solutions to steel manufacturers by supplying high quality limestone, dolostone and lime-based products that help offset the continual degradation of iron ore quality.

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SINTERING & BASICITY CONTROL

The basicity of sinter feed material is an important parameter in the efficient operation of the sintering and ironmaking process. Proper addition of lime to stabilize the basicity of the sinter product delivers benefits not only to the sinter operations but to the downstream ironmaking process.

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HOT METAL DESULPHURIZATION

In the hot metal desulphurization process, efficiency and metallic yield both partly depend on the quality and reliability of desulphurization’s fluxes and flowability. Carmeuse provides fluidized milled lime in its purest and finest form to the specifications or blended with metallic magnesium and slag liquefiers.

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