An electrochemical process to make green iron with renewable energy is ready for a 100kg pilot, after an ARENA-funded study proved it works in the lab.

The expansion of railroads and manufacturing during the late-19th century sparked strong demand for materials such as iron. However, early processes for refining crude iron ore were labor- and ...

The thermite process is a handy way to generate molten iron in the field. It’s the reaction between aluminium metal and iron oxide, which results in aluminium oxide and metallic iron. It’s hot enough ...

The latest chemistry news, including important research advances, business and policy trends, chemical safety practices, career guidance, and more. Paul Kempler, a chemical engineer at the University ...

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A project to turn Australia’s low grade iron ore into high grade magnetite at very low temperatures is out of the lab and ready for real world testing, with a government-funded trial proving the ...