How is Iron Refined from Ore? (with pictures)
#0183;#32;To create pure iron, one must deoxygenate the ore, leaving only iron atoms behind, which is the essence of the refining process. In its natural form, iron ore has a reddish hue and is mixed with various silicates. To coax the oxygen atoms away from the ore requires heat and an alternate atomic partner for the oxygen to bond to.