The Six Main Processes A Rotary Kiln Can Accomplish | Kiln …
The key to this process is called sintering. This process sees the iron ore crushed, mixed with additives, and then heated in the kiln to around 1,300°C. The intense heat melts and binds the iron oxides, creating a strong, porous material called sinter. This sinter, unlike the clinker in cement, isn't the final product.
