PIGIRON Meaning and
Definition
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Pig iron is a term used in metallurgy to refer to a type of crude or raw iron that is produced during the smelting process. It is an intermediate product between iron ore and finished iron or steel products.
Pig iron gets its name from the resemblance of the molds used to create it, which are long and narrow like piglets suckling on a sow. It is typically produced in a blast furnace by melting iron ore, coke (a carbonaceous material derived from coal), and limestone together. The ore is first crushed and mixed with the coke and limestone before being introduced into the furnace.
During the smelting process, the heat generated by the burning coke in the blast furnace reduces the iron ore into molten iron. However, pig iron is not yet pure iron, as it still contains small amounts of impurities such as carbon, silicon, sulfur, and phosphorous, among others. These impurities give pig iron its characteristic brittle nature and high carbon content, making it unsuitable for most applications.
To produce finished iron or steel products, pig iron is further refined through additional processes such as refining, steelmaking, or casting, where carbon and other impurities are reduced, resulting in stronger and more ductile forms of iron. Pig iron serves as an essential raw material for the production of various iron and steel products, including construction materials, machinery parts, automotive components, and household appliances, among others.
Common Misspellings for PIGIRON
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Etymology of PIGIRON
The word "pig iron" originated in the late 17th century and comes from two separate origins.
The first part, "pig", is believed to originate from the old-fashioned method of casting iron into molds called "pig beds". These beds were shallow, rectangular depressions in the ground, resembling the shape of piglets suckling, hence the term "pig".
The word "iron" on the other hand, comes from the Old English word "īsern" or "isærn", which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word "īsarnō". This may have been influenced by the Celtic word "isarnon" or the Latin word "āes", meaning "copper" or "bronze".
Together, "pig iron" refers to the molten iron that is cast into these pig beds, later solidifying into blocks or ingots.
Similar spelling words for PIGIRON
- Bjarni,
- Bjorn,
- bajoran,
- bejarano,
- BJOERN,
- bajarin,
- Bjarne,
- BJourn,
- Bjarn,
- bijarani,
- pig iron,
- Bjorne.
