Iron Smelting
Processes for extracting iron from ore by heating and chemical reduction.
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Updated: May 13, 2026
Blast furnace
Blast furnace: large industrial furnace for smelting iron ore
A blast furnace is a tall industrial furnace used to smelt iron from ore into pig iron. This article explains its design, chemistry, historical development, uses, and environmental
Bloomery
Bloomery: the traditional iron-smelting furnace and its products