Sulphur removal in ironmaking and oxygen steelmaking
WEBMar 22, 2017 · The main source of sulphur in the BFBOF steelmaking process comes from coke. Even though roughly 40% of the sulphur in coal is removed in the coking process, typical sulphur levels in coke remain around %. Iron ore contains typically % sulphur and is only a minor source of sulphur in the steelmaking process 2, 8.