Agglomeration of Chrome Ore Fines for Ferrochrome Making - A Step Towards Increased Competitiveness

Although India ranks 3rd in the World with regard to chromite deposits, competitive production of ferrochrome suffers due to lack of organisedtechnology for utilising the fines and high cost of electric power. The paper analyses the advantages of using agglomerates in the manufacture of ferrochrome. The various ways and means for agglomerating chromitefines have been discussed with reference to the Research and Development studies at Tata Steel.