Understanding the Key Component of DRI: The Reducing Agent
                                
                                
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                                While the blast furnace route for steelmaking has dominated for centuries, the direct reduced iron (DRI) process has gained prominence for its lower emissions. Central to this more sustainable method, the key component of DRI is the reducing agent, which facilitates the crucial chemical reaction to convert iron ore into metallic iron without melting it.