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Hydrogen plasma replaces coal for steel

Metal Tech News - March 19, 2025

Replacing coal with superheated hydrogen plasma has the potential to slash steel manufacturing emissions.

The steel industry is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions, primarily due to its reliance on coal and coke to refine iron from ore. Researchers at Norway's SINTEF, one of Europe's leading independent research organizations, are pioneering a new approach using hydrogen pla...

 
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