Iron ore refinmentment using hydrogen

About this project

Hydrogen-based iron ore refinement is a process that utilizes hydrogen as a reducing agent to extract iron from its ore, typically hematite (Fe2O3) or magnetite (Fe3O4). In this method, hydrogen gas reacts with the iron oxide ore in a high-temperature environment, forming water vapor and elemental iron. This process is more environmentally friendly compared to traditional methods that use carbon-based reducing agents, as it produces water vapor instead of carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, hydrogen-based refinement can yield higher purity iron and has the potential to be integrated into a sustainable hydrogen economy, utilizing renewable energy sources for hydrogen production.