In this article, we will delve into the fascinating world of iron production and provide you with two versions of the recipe for making iron from scratch, each with its own unique twist for the best taste.

In today's episode find out how to make iron and steel from scratch by digging in the bog, building a furnace from clay, powering it with homemade charcoal and forging it with a hammer!

This article will mark the start of a series of posts detailing my attempt to make iron from ore and charcoal in my backyard. These posts will be closer to a blog as opposed to my typical scientific write …

Iron ore is converted into various types of iron through several processes. The most common process is the use of a blast furnace to produce pig iron which is about 92-94% iron and 3-5% carbon with …

Mar 26, 2024 · The majority of iron today is produced using the blast furnace method, followed by basic oxygen steelmaking, where oxygen is blown through the molten iron to reduce carbon content, …

Oct 8, 2025 · In this post, we will dive deeper and learn about the overview of the general steel production procedure, from raw material preparation to ironmaking methods, and then focusing on …

Mar 22, 2025 · Iron is typically made by heating iron ore in a blast furnace with coke (a form of carbon) and limestone. The intense heat from the furnace causes the chemical reaction to occur, which …

Mar 18, 2025 · The process of making iron involves several steps, from extracting iron ore to refining the metal. In this article, we will explore the process of making iron and highlight the key steps involved.

Iron processing - Smelting, Refining, Alloying: The primary objective of iron making is to release iron from chemical combination with oxygen, and, since the blast furnace is much the most efficient …

Some 3000-4000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians derived iron from the fallen meteorites (or so they say), carved them and made tools and equipment besides jewelry. We have come a long way since …