Teräsraakaaineiden
Teräsraakaaineiden, meaning "steel raw materials" in Finnish, refers to the essential components and resources required for the production of steel. These primarily include iron ore, which is the source of iron, and coke, which is a fuel and reducing agent derived from coal. Other crucial materials include limestone, used as a flux to remove impurities, and various alloying elements such as chromium, nickel, manganese, and molybdenum, which are added to impart specific properties to the final steel product.
The extraction and processing of these raw materials are significant global industries. Iron ore is mined in