Sustainability Profile
Alcotac^® for Iron Ore Pelletization

Performance Benefits 

• For Iron ore pelletization: Substantial replacement of bentonite (by up to 60%) with small amount of Alcotac^® CS without compromising on the mechanical properties of the pellets
  
• Lower sulphur dioxide emission in the induration process (by up to 25%)
• Improved metallurgical properties improve productivity and lower energy consumption in iron making process
• Higher throughput / increased efficiency of the pellet plant (5-10%)
• Alcotac binders can be also used as a replacement ot cement to produce briquetted/extruded agglomerates of recycled steel mill fine particles (BREX) as a substitution of raw materials in iron making
• Significant increase in BREX metal content 
• Reduced fuel consumption and associated CO2 emissions
• Minimize slag volumes to be sent to land fills and its associated costs