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What was the bessemer converter?
A revolutionary 19th century process to convert iron into high quality steel using a cauldron of molten iron and coke through which air was blown at high pressure and volume, oxidizing impurities and allowing the precise control of carbon content.
How did the bessemer process work?
Blasts of cold air were blow through heated iron to remove impurities. The result was much stronger more workable than steel.
The expansion of American the steel industry and railroads during the civil war was made possible mainly by?
The expansion of the American steel industry and railroads during the civil war was made possible by Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie was a Scottish American industrialists who is known for leading the steel industry expansion.
What was one the uses of high quality iron?
When Bessemer developed his method of making steel the use of iron ore grew and so did making railroads, multistory buildings, and bridges.
How does the US Government protect the steel industry in the US?
By regulating the imports of steel in order to make sure that American jobs aren't lost and too much money isn't spent making steel.
