STEEL SLAG

NEWS: Industrial by-product generated during the manufacture of steel. India is expanding steel production → more slag generation → need for sustainable reuse

Composition of Steel Slag:

Steel slag mainly contains: Calcium silicates, Magnesium silicates, Manganese oxides, Aluminium oxides

Applications of Steel Slag

• Road Construction: Higher impact & crushing strength, Better anti-skid properties, Longer road durability
• Environmental Remediation: Heavy Metal Removal
• Mine Water Treatment: Treats acidic water from abandoned mines

Government is Promoting Steel Slag Roads

• Supports waste-to-wealth initiative
• Reduces dependence on natural aggregates

Aligns with:

• Sustainable development
• Green infrastructure
• Climate-resilient construction