Iron ore refers to rocks or minerals from which metallic iron is extracted for commercial use. These minerals appear dark grey to rusty red in color, and are usually rich in iron oxides. Iron occurs in these ores in the form of such chemical compounds as … See more
Iron ore is regarded as the second most important commodity behind oil. As an essential input for the production of crude steel, iron ore feeds the world's largest trillion-dollar-a …
Uses: Iron accounts for approximately 95% of all metals used by modern industrial society; Almost 98 % of iron ore is used in steel making; Iron chloride and nitrite can be used as …