| Typical Binder Addition | Composite / compatible Additives | Applications | Performance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Directly Reduced Iron Fines
DRI – MIDREX TYPE |
2-2.5% Carbon and Non-Carbon based Adhesives available | Carbon, Coke, Coal, Graphite Fe Based, Mill Scales, Pellet Fines, Fe Screenings & Dusts | COREX – using high pressure High Density Briquetting Process MELTSHOP – Using Carbon addition and Jumbo Sizing for Slag Penetration and Slag conditioning | Anti-Ignition Binder system, crush strength 4500-6000N. Fast ambient curing |
| Directly Reduced Iron Fines
DRI – Kiln Type |
2-2.5% Carbon and Non-Carbon based Adhesives available | Carbon, Coke, Coal, Graphite Fe Based, Mill Scales, Pellet Fines, Fe Screenings & Dusts | Electric Arc Furnace Feed, Basic Oxygen Furnaces, Blast Furnaces or COREX | Waterproof, Low binder content, Fast ambient curing. High Crush and Abrasion resistance |
| Pig Iron & HBI Fines | 1-1.5% Carbon and Non-Carbon based Adhesives available | As Above | As Above | As per DRI - KT |
| FeSi (Ferro Silicon Metal) | 1-2% Non Carbon Adhesives available | Normally not Applicable | Re Melt Applications Melt Shop Additions | Energy Saver High Compressive strength Waterproof, Freeze/ Thaw resistant |
| Ferro and Silicon Manganese | 0.75-1.5% | Normally not Applicable | Re Melt Applications Melt Shop Additions | Energy Saver High Compressive strength Waterproof, Freeze/ Thaw resistant |
| Ferro Chrome | 1.5-2% | Normally not Applicable | Re Melt Applications Stainless Steel Prodcution additive | Energy Saver High Compressive strength Waterproof, Freeze/ Thaw resistant |
