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How much iron is wasted in the process? I’m pretty sure they are not able to recycle 100% of the oxide and there must be some material losses. Also what temperature do they need ? I assume they are making their own bottles so I wonder if a much more simple process to heat up using electricity directly would not be more efficient?



Why would iron be wasted? Just like because moving materials around inevitably spills a small amount?


None is wasted. Electrolysis splits the iron and oxygen.




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