Synonyms
Cast iron; Crude iron; Hochofen-Roheisen; Roheisen; Gusseisen; Hot metal; Pig iron; Iron; Liquid iron; [IUCLID]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Sources/Uses
Used for the extraction, refining, and processing of metals, as feedstock in electric arc furnaces, and in steel production; [IUCLID]
Comments
"TSCA Definition 2008: The metallic substance produced in a blast furnace or direct reduction furnace which contains over 90% iron." [ChemIDplus] See "Iron."
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: