Pig Iron is a crude form of iron produced by smelting iron ore in a blast furnace. It is the intermediate product derived from the reduction of iron ore  using coke as a fuel and a reducing agent.

High Carbon Content: Pig Iron contains a high percentage of carbon (typically 3-4%), making it brittle and unsuitable for most applications without further processing.

Intermediate Product: It serves as the raw material for producing steel and cast iron through further refining and alloying processes.

High Impurity Levels: Pig Iron contains impurities such as sulfur, phosphorus, and silicon, which need to be removed or reduced during further processing to produce high-quality steel.

Versatile Material: While raw, Pig Iron is often used in the manufacturing of cast iron products and can be alloyed to make different types of steel.