What is Direct reduced iron?
'''Direct reduced iron''' is created when [[iron ore]] is burned in a [[bloomery]]. Direct reduced iron is also called sponge iron. Direct reduction is removing the [[oxygen]] from the ore. [[Gasoline|Gas]] and [[Coal]] are both used to burn [[iron]]. Using Direct Reduction to costs less than using [[Blast furnace|blast furnaces]]. Direct Reduction is used more than blast furnaces. The country that makes the most Direct reduced iron is [[India]]. == Problems == Direct reduced iron gets [[rust]] very easily. Direct reduced iron can light on fire easily. Direct reduced iron contains waste, which has to be removed before it can be turned into [[steel]]. Only a small amount of Direct reduced iron can be made at a time. == History == [[Ancient Egypt|Ancient Egyptians]] used direct reduced iron because it was easier to work with. Direct reduced iron can be made at a lower temperature. == Uses == Direct reduced iron is not useful on its own. Before it is used, Direct reduced iron is beaten with hammers and folded many times to make [[Wrought iron|Wrought Iron]]. The Wrought Iron is burned to make steel. [[Category:Iron]]