Pig Iron: Meaning and Impurities | Metals | Industries | Metallurgy
WEBImpurities in Pig Iron and their Effects: ADVERTISEMENTS: 1. Phosphorus: The quantity of phosphorus present in pig iron varies from to %. It combines with iron to form Fe 3 P which embrittles cast iron. Phosphorus is introduced into iron from phosphate in the ore. Phosphates get reduced in the reducing atmosphere in the blast furnace and ...