This film describes the structure and operation of the Bessemer Convertor for making steel. Shows the raw materials, explains the chemical reactions which occur in the convertor, and points out the difference between basic and acid convertors.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320136
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Manufacturing processes
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Steel
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Steel founding
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Steel works
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Bases (Chemistry)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)