From Ore to Iron with Smelting and Direct Iron Reduction
WEBOct 17, 2017 · The overall reduction reactions in a DRI shaft furnace are: Fe 2 O 3 (s) + 3H 2 (g) → 4Fe(s) + 3H 2 O(g) Fe 2 O 3 (s) + 3CO(g) → 4Fe(s) + 3CO 2 (g) Water vapor and carbon dioxide are byproducts of the DRI process. DRI can be very attractive in regions or countries lacking coal reserves, but with plentiful iron ore and natural gas resources ...