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Welcome to the Iron & Steel Society

As one of the technical Divisions of The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining we exist to support the Iron and Steel Industry and related industries within the supply chain by providing a focus for the exchange of knowledge on all aspects of steel production, processing and applications. The Iron & Steel Society's activities encompass all professional, technical and educational aspects of the Steel Industry and whole supply chain.  Read our mission statement

News

Refining refractory materials

Improving the oxidation resistance of carbon-containing refractory bricks and the wettability of castables is the focus of research at the University of Sheffield, UK. This could enhance furnace lining life and performance to benefit the metallurgical processing industries.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Feb 2010

Materials Society visit to Corus Strip Products UK Port Talbot Works – steelmaking and reductions in carbon footprint

On 27 January Port Talbot Works hosted a visit from 45 members of the South Wales Materials Association.
South Wales Materials Association, 01 Feb 2010

Treating bioleach effluent

Pilot trials are ongoing to remove iron and sulphate, using a bioprocess, from the acidic effluent that results from heap bioleaching metals from minerals. The work is being undertaken at the Talvivaara Mining Company’s nickel mine in Sotkamo, Finland. The technique is said to be more cost effective and environmentally friendly than current methods for iron removal.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Feb 2010
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Features

Off the wall - energy savings in refractories

Wall coatings can be used to provide energy savings in refractories.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Feb 2010

Mind the gap - missing engineering skills

Ali Morshed, Technical Leader at Production Services Network (PSN), Aberdeen, UK, presents his thoughts on gaps in training for new corrosion specialists.
Materials World Magazine, 23 Dec 2009

Big reductions - Improvements to the FFC process

Improvements to the FFC Process, an electrochemical method in which solid metal compounds, particularly oxides, are cathodically reduced to the respective metals or alloys in molten salts, are described.
Materials World Magazine, 01 Nov 2009
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Events

Sustainable Steelmaking - A Look Into the Future

09 Feb 2010, Sheffield, UK
Sheffield Metallurgical & Engineering Association Evening Lecture

The Industrial Revolution in Blaenau Gwent

11 Feb 2010, Ebbw Vale, UK
Ebbw Vale Metallurgical and Historical Society Evening Lecture
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