Okukhuphuza I-Iron Evela E-Hematite — I-Bloomery Smelting Evela Kwe-Ore Kiye Bloom
Indlela yokwehlisa i-oxide ye-iron evela eminerali ye-hematite ibe imodule ye-iron.
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Understand Chemistry
Understand Chemistry
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Ore Preparation
Ore Preparation
Prepare the hematite ore into workable pieces.
Materials for this step:
Hematite Ore5 kilogramTools needed:
Geological HammerOre Roasting
Ore Roasting
Optional but recommended roasting process.
Materials for this step:
Charcoal10 kilogramFurnace Location
Furnace Location
Choose appropriate furnace location.
Build Bloomery Furnace
Build Bloomery Furnace
Construct the clay furnace.
Materials for this step:
Refractory Clay20 kilogram
Sand7 kilogram
Chopped Straw2 kilogramDry the Furnace
Dry the Furnace
Allow furnace to dry thoroughly.
Prepare Charcoal Fuel
Prepare Charcoal Fuel
Prepare charcoal for the furnace.
Materials for this step:
Prepare Bellows
Prepare Bellows
Set up bellows for air flow.
Tools needed:
Ceramic Tuyère PipePreheat the Furnace
Preheat the Furnace
Bring furnace to operating temperature.
Tools needed:
Long-Handled TongsLoad Ore and Charcoal
Load Ore and Charcoal
Add layered ore and charcoal.
Maintain Air Flow
Maintain Air Flow
Keep constant air flow with bellows.
Drain Slag
Drain Slag
Periodically drain slag from furnace.
Tools needed:
Slag Poking Stick
Leather Apron
Face ShieldContinue Smelting
Continue Smelting
Maintain smelting for 4-8 hours.
Cool Furnace
Cool Furnace
Allow furnace to cool partially.
Extract Bloom
Extract Bloom
Remove the iron bloom from furnace.
Tools needed:
Long-Handled TongsConsolidate Bloom
Consolidate Bloom
Hammer the bloom to consolidate it.
Tools needed:
Heavy Hammer (2-3 kg)Evaluate Yield
Evaluate Yield
Assess the iron yield.
Tools needed:
Kitchen ScaleStore Iron Bloom
Store Iron Bloom
Store the iron bloom properly.
Materials for this step:
Linseed Oil or Beeswax50 milliliterIzinto
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