Transformation of Iron into Steel: 4 Processes | Metallurgy

The equipment used to transform iron into steel by removing the impurities is called a converter. The first converter was developed by Bessemer and since then many other processes have also been developed. 1. The Bessemer Process: An Englishman, Henry Bessemer, first invented the Bessemer converter in 1856. The converter is a steel container, shaped like a concrete mixer, lined [...]