Sponge Iron 
Sponge Iron- The world's largest coal-based sponge iron
facility
Role of JSPL In Producing Sponge Iron
We have the worlds largest coal-based sponge iron manufacturing facility.
Backward integration has given JSPL the distinction of being the only sponge
iron manufacturer with its own captive raw material resources and power
generation. This has enabled JSPL to monitor both price and quality of its
products.
Features and Specifications
Specifications
| Characterisitic |
Requirement |
| % Non-magnetic |
1.0 Max. |
| % Metalic Fe |
81 Min. |
| % Total Fe |
91 Min. |
| Metallisation |
88 Min. |
| %Phosphorous |
0.05 Max. |
| % Sulphur |
0.03% |
| % Carbon |
0.3 Max. |
| % SiO2+ Al2O3 |
5 Max. |
Size: A grade Lumps 3-20 mm (-3 mm 5% Max.)
A grade Fines 0-6 mm (+6 mm 5% Max.)
In-House Facility at JSPL
for Producing Sponge Iron
JSPL has the world's largest coal-based sponge iron manufacturing facility
at Raigarh in the State of Chhattisgarh, with an installed capacity of 1.37
MTPA, using ten rotary kilns. Sponge iron was the first production facility
at the Raigarh plant, commissioned in 1991.
The Position of JSPL In The Market For Producing Sponge Iron
In India, JSPL is the market leader in coal-based sponge iron. Today a
major portion of our production is used for in-house manufacture of steel.
As a key raw material for the manufacture of steel, our focus on sponge iron
continues.
The increased production is geared to meet our expanding capacities for
value-added steel products in the years ahead.