{"id":15089,"date":"2025-09-12T06:36:41","date_gmt":"2025-09-12T06:36:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jda.jhy.mybluehost.me\/?p=15089"},"modified":"2026-03-10T07:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T07:32:33","slug":"briquetting-dri-fines-how-does-it-help-steel-production","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/briquetting-dri-fines-how-does-it-help-steel-production\/","title":{"rendered":"\u0411\u0440\u0438\u043a\u0435\u0442\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435 DRI Fines - \u043a\u0430\u043a \u043e\u043d\u043e \u043f\u043e\u043c\u043e\u0433\u0430\u0435\u0442 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0438\u0437\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0443 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u043b\u0438?"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav class=\"wp-block-stackable-table-of-contents stk-block-table-of-contents stk-block stk-e1db7fc stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"e1db7fc\"><style>.stk-e1db7fc .stk-table-of-contents__title{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--bbe-title-3, 36px) !important;}.stk-e1db7fc {background-color:#f1f5f9 !important;}.stk-e1db7fc:before{background-color:#f1f5f9 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-e1db7fc .stk-table-of-contents__title{font-size:var(--stk--preset--font-size--bbe-title-3, 36px) !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-table-of-contents__title\">\u041e\u0433\u043b\u0430\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/p><ul class=\"stk-table-of-contents__table\"><li><a href=\"#what-is-dri\">What is\u00a0DRI?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#the-use-of-dri-fines-briquettes-in-steel-production\">The Use of\u00a0DRI Fines\u00a0Briquettes\u00a0in\u00a0Steel Production\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-briquette-dri-fines-in-steel-production\">Why Briquette\u00a0DRI Fines\u00a0in\u00a0Steel Production\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#transforming-dri-fines-into-strong-briquettes-with-binder-innovations\">Transforming\u00a0DRI Fines\u00a0into Strong\u00a0Briquettes\u00a0with\u00a0Binder\u00a0Innovations<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#conclusion\">\u0417\u0430\u043a\u043b\u044e\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-dri\" data-block-type=\"core\">What is&nbsp;DRI?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">DRI (Direct Reduced Iron), also known as sponge iron, has become central to the Steel industry&#8217;s low-carbon transition. Produced in gas-based shaft furnaces, it achieves lower CO\u2082 emissions, high metallization, and stable furnace performance compared to traditional blast furnaces. Yet, steel production generates large amounts of DRI fines that are difficult to handle and recycle directly, leading to operational and economic losses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Direct-Reduced-Iron-DRI-edited.png\" alt=\"\u0416\u0435\u043b\u0435\u0437\u043e \u043f\u0440\u044f\u043c\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0432\u043e\u0441\u0441\u0442\u0430\u043d\u043e\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f (DRI)\" class=\"wp-image-18988\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3;object-fit:cover;width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Direct-Reduced-Iron-DRI-edited.png 443w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Direct-Reduced-Iron-DRI-edited-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Direct-Reduced-Iron-DRI-edited-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/cold-briquetting-the-definition-production-process-and-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0411\u0440\u0438\u043a\u0435\u0442\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/a>&nbsp;with suitable binders provides an effective agglomeration solution. By converting DRI powder into strong, durable briquettes, the material can be reintegrated into reduction furnaces or steelmaking processes without compromising furnace stability. In practice, during DRI production, processes such as grinding and magnetic separation generate large amounts of fine magnetic powder (typically&nbsp;<strong>&lt;3 mm<\/strong>). Instead of being discarded, these DRI fines can be efficiently recovered through cold briquetting with high-performance binders, ensuring their reuse in ironmaking and steelmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">This article will guide you through the best binder solutions for<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/Briquettes-Binder-for-DRI-Fines-and-Pellet-Fines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;\u0411\u0440\u0438\u043a\u0435\u0442\u0438\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u043c\u0435\u043b\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0444\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0446\u0438\u0438 DRI<\/a>Dukungan Teknis di Lokasi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-use-of-dri-fines-briquettes-in-steel-production\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>The Use of&nbsp;DRI Fines&nbsp;Briquettes&nbsp;in&nbsp;Steel Production&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>EAF \/ BOF \/ BF charging<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">DRI fines&nbsp;Briquettes&nbsp;are widely used in&nbsp;steelmaking processes&nbsp;such as EAFs and BOFs, and can also be included in the blast furnace&nbsp;ironmaking&nbsp;burden to increase the&nbsp;metallization&nbsp;of the charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Coolant and diluent roles<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">In converters&nbsp;furnaces,&nbsp;sponge iron powder&nbsp;briquettes act as coolants that temper molten steel without significantly raising carbon; in special-steel melts they serve as diluents to maintain purity and fine-tune chemistry, supporting both productivity and&nbsp;green steelmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Sponge iron&nbsp;vs.&nbsp;Scrap iron&nbsp;and&nbsp;Pig iron<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Compared with&nbsp;scrap iron,sponge iron fines&nbsp;briquettes are purer, more consistent, and require no cutting, helping avoid cycle extensions from inclusions\/impurities. Compared with pig iron, they bring far less carbon and fewer S\/P impurities, reducing reblows and composition swings, while typically being more cost-effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DRI-Briquettes-1-1024x465.png\" alt=\"DRI Briquettes\" class=\"wp-image-18994\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DRI-Briquettes-1-1024x465.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DRI-Briquettes-1-300x136.png 300w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DRI-Briquettes-1-768x349.png 768w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DRI-Briquettes-1-1536x698.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DRI-Briquettes-1-2048x931.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DRI-Briquettes-1-18x8.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-briquette-dri-fines-in-steel-production\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Why Briquette&nbsp;DRI Fines&nbsp;in&nbsp;Steel Production&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Cut handling and storage losses<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">DRI fines&nbsp;(Direct Reduced Iron fines) have high surface area and are prone to dusting and leakage, causing transport losses estimated at 3\u20137%&nbsp;(more details at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.midrex.com\/tech-article\/maximizing-iron-unit-yield-from-ore-to-liquid-steel-part-2-dri-physical-properties-and-dri-handling-and-storage\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">MIDREX data<\/a>.&nbsp;Briquetting&nbsp;converts fines into dense, uniform&nbsp;agglomeration&nbsp;briquettes, typically reducing losses to &lt;1% and sharply limiting re-oxidation during storage, ensuring better utilization in&nbsp;steelmaking&nbsp;and&nbsp;ironmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Improve melting efficiency and metal recovery<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Loose DRI fines can be carried away by high-velocity gas flows during pneumatic handling, leading to fines generation of 8\u201310%&nbsp;(according to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.midrex.com\/tech-article\/maximizing-iron-unit-yield-from-ore-to-liquid-steel-part-2-dri-physical-properties-and-dri-handling-and-storage\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">&nbsp;MIDREX data<\/a>\uff09&nbsp;Consequently, by converting fines into briquettes, iron recovery in the molten pool can exceed 95%, significantly reducing raw material loss.and lowering raw-material consumption per ton of steel. Their stable flow also prevents bridging\/clumping, enabling precise automated charging&nbsp;in&nbsp;steel production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Stabilize steel quality and composition<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Briquetting, especially when using\u201csealed pressing combined with surface curing\u201d with high-performance binders, minimizes moisture and dust pickup while keeping sulfur and phosphorus stable at low levels. In addition, alloying agents such as Si, Mn, and Cr or desulfurizers like CaO can be pre-dosed into briquettes, ensuring uniform dissolution and reducing segregation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Strengthen safety and environmental compliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Dramatically lower dust emissions and mitigate oxidation\/self-heating risks, improving workplace safety and easing compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Make binders work harder for you<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Appropriate binders lift cold\/hot strength, thermal stability, and redox behavior, ensuring durability through logistics and consistent metallurgical performance at the furnace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"transforming-dri-fines-into-strong-briquettes-with-binder-innovations\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Transforming&nbsp;DRI Fines&nbsp;into Strong&nbsp;Briquettes&nbsp;with&nbsp;Binder&nbsp;Innovations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Technical Challenges in&nbsp;Briquetting&nbsp;of&nbsp;DRI Fines<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Cold briquetting of DRI fines in modern&nbsp;steelmaking&nbsp;and&nbsp;ironmaking&nbsp;requires&nbsp;briquettes&nbsp;to achieve sufficient cold and hot strength to withstand storage, transport, and furnace charging without breaking. At the same time, impurities must remain minimal to avoid negative effects on molten steel quality. Consistent particle size and stable formability are also essential to ensure efficient reduction inside the furnace. These challenges place high demands on the performance of binders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\" data-block-type=\"core\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_9031-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\u0421\u0432\u044f\u0437\u0443\u044e\u0449\u0438\u0435 \u0432\u0435\u0449\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0430 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u0431\u0440\u0438\u043a\u0435\u0442\u043e\u0432 \u0438\u0437 \u043c\u0435\u043b\u043a\u043e\u0439 \u0444\u0440\u0430\u043a\u0446\u0438\u0438 DRI\" class=\"wp-image-18996\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_9031-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_9031-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_9031-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_9031-2-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MG_9031-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>\u0426\u0437\u044f\u043d\u044c\u0446\u0437\u0435&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>Binders&nbsp;Empower&nbsp;DRI&nbsp;Fines&nbsp;Briquettes&nbsp;with Strength and Reliability<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Conventional binders often face a trade-off: some lack sufficient strength, causing&nbsp;briquettes&nbsp;to break easily, while others introduce impurities such as silica, compromising furnace stability and metal recovery. This makes them less suitable for high-performance&nbsp;steelmaking processes, including&nbsp;green steelmaking&nbsp;initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/Briquettes-Binder-for-DRI-Fines-and-Pellet-Fines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u0426\u0437\u044f\u043d\u044c\u0446\u0437\u0435<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/Briquettes-Binder-for-DRI-Fines-and-Pellet-Fines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DRI fines<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/Briquettes-Binder-for-DRI-Fines-and-Pellet-Fines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;briquetting binders&nbsp;<\/a>are formulated with organic materials, enhanced with tackifiers, reinforcing agents, and modifiers. This delivers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" data-block-type=\"core\">\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>High bonding strength and cold-setting performance<\/strong>&nbsp;to ensure durable, uniform briquettes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Customizable formulations&nbsp;tailored<\/strong>&nbsp;to specific raw materials and process needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Minimal impurities<\/strong>, preserving steel purity and reducing waste<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>Stable process operation<\/strong>, improving furnace efficiency and supporting low-carbon steelmaking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\" data-block-type=\"core\"><strong>\u0417\u0430\u043a\u043b\u044e\u0447\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">Sponge iron&nbsp;powder&nbsp;briquetting has become an essential step in unlocking the full potential of DRI for&nbsp;steelmaking. reduce material losses, improve furnace efficiency, and maintain steel quality, all while meeting environmental and safety standards.&nbsp;DRI fines&nbsp;briquetting binders,play a central role in ensuring&nbsp;briquettes&nbsp;achieve the required strength, purity, and consistency for efficient operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">That said, the &#8220;best&#8221; binder is not one-size-fits-all. Each&nbsp;steel&nbsp;plant&nbsp;has its own raw material characteristics, furnace setup, and production goals, which means selecting the right binder solution is crucial to achieving both technical and economic benefits. I hope this article has given you a clearer perspective on the role of binders in&nbsp;sponge iron briquetting&nbsp;and how they can support your&nbsp;steel&nbsp;production&nbsp;needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p data-block-type=\"core\">If you&#8217;d like to explore binder options tailored to your operation or discuss specific challenges in&nbsp;DRI briquetting, feel free to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reach out to our team<\/a>\u2014we&#8217;d be glad to help.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This blog explores how briquetting DRI fines with advanced binders helps steelmakers cut material losses, boost furnace efficiency, and maintain steel quality. It covers the role of DRI in low-carbon steelmaking, key benefits of briquettes, technical challenges in binder selection, and how Jianjie\u2019s binder innovations deliver strength, purity, and reliability for sustainable metallurgy.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15090,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"wp-custom-template-single-posts-with-sidebar","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39,34,57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-briquetting","category-metal-mineral-briquetting"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/aebf0acb2e6f887.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15089","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15089"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15089\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19109,"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15089\/revisions\/19109"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15090"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15089"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15089"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jianjiebinder.com\/ru\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15089"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}