PROCESS FOR RECOVERY OF IRON/STEEL FROM MILL SCALES AND FINES

摘要

A process for recovering iron/steel from scrap mill scales and fines is disclosed. A process in accordance with embodiments of the present invention comprises mixing mill scales and fines with coke or other carbon containing fines and sealing the mixture in a container. The container is charged into a cupola or blast furnace, where the components react to form molten iron/steel. The recovery process in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention is performed integral to cupola or blast furnace operations and the recovered metal is collected at the base of the furnace as molten iron/steel.