Reoxidation Rate of Sponge Iron Pellets, Briquettes and Iron Powder Compressed to Various Compressions in Air

Author

Materials Engineering, University of Tehran

Abstract

The reoxidation rate of sponge iron pellets and briquettes and oxidation of pure iron powder with compressibility between 27% and 55% in air and within the temperature range 300-900°C has been investigated. Factors affecting the oxidation rate are presented. These include the effect of temperature, compressibility, and sintering of Fe-powder before and during the oxidation.