Notes and Study material for Exams
Iron and Steel Industry: Pig Iron Pig iron is the intermediate product of smelting of iron Ore with a high-carbon fuel such as coke and charcoal and is the basic raw material in Foundry and Casting Industry for the manufacture of various types of castings required for engineering sector. Pig iron usually has … Read more
Iron and Steel Industry: Pig Iron Pig iron is the intermediate product of smelting of iron Ore with a high-carbon fuel such as coke and charcoal and is the basic raw material in Foundry and Casting Industry for the manufacture of various types of castings required for … Read more
The Backbone of Economies: Understanding the Primary Sector The world we live in is built upon the foundation of the primary sector. This sector, often referred to as the extractive sector, encompasses all activities directly related to the extraction and harvesting of raw materials from the Earth. From the vast fields of agriculture to the … Read more
The Building Blocks of Our Planet: A Deep Dive into Minerals and Rocks The Earth, a vibrant and dynamic planet, is composed of a vast array of materials, each playing a crucial role in shaping its landscapes, influencing its climate, and supporting life. At the heart of this intricate system lie two fundamental components: minerals … Read more
Iron-Ore: India possesses high quality iron-ore in abundance. The total reserves of iron-ore in the country are about 14.630 million tonnes of haematite and 10,619 million tonnes of magnetite. Haematite iron is mainly found in Chbattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, Goa and Karnataka. The major deposit of magnetite iron is available at western coast of Karnataka. … Read more