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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
Sustainability Benefits
- Cost effectiveness
- Less Chemical Usage
- Lower Energy Consumption
- Increase in Recycling
- Emission Reduction