Steel is made from iron, which occurs in nature in combination with other elements. According to the United Geological Survey, “Iron ore is the source of primary iron for the world’s iron and steel industries. It is therefore essential for the production of steel, which in turn is essential to maintain a strong industrial base. Almost all (98%) iron ore is used in steelmaking.” There are more than 3,500 different grades of steel with many different physical, chemical, and environmental properties. (Luckily, with handheld XRF analyzers you can get reliable elemental analysis for accurate metal and alloy grade ID… as well as do on-site portable elemental analysis at the mine.) What happens after it leaves the mining operation and gets into industry? Here are just a few of the industries where steel is the star. View the INFOGRAPHIC: 5 Industries Where Steel is the Star
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