Ingot
A semi-finished steel product that has been solidified after being poured into molds. The molds are removed and the ingot is rerolled. Its popularity has dropped and is being replaced by continuous cast slabs.
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Inside diameter (ID)
The measurement of the diameter of the hole in a pipe excluding the wall thickness. In coil terms it refers to the measurement of the hole formed when it was rolled around the mandrel.
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Iron ore
Iron rich mineral used in the manufacture of steel. Iron content is usually around 55 to 65 percent.
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