Direct Reduced Iron Pellets and Use Thereof

Abstract

The disclosure relates to direct reduced iron (DRI) pellets, wherein the DRI pellets have an average metallization of greater than or equal to 97%. The DRI pellets are either essentially free of carbon, or alternatively they comprise less than or equal to 2 wt % carbon. The DRI pellets are further characterised in that they (i) have a median pore diameter of greater than or equal to 1.5 μm; and/or (ii) have an average BET surface area of less than or equal to 0.5 m2/g; and/or (iii) have an average porosity of less than or equal to 60%. The disclosure further relates to uses of such DRI pellets.

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