The iron obtained from the blast furnace contains significant impurities of carbon,phosphorus,and sulfur and is called ____.
A) steel
B) pig iron
C) cast iron
D) slag
E) molten iron

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The iron obtained from the blast furnace is called pig iron which contains significant impurities of carbon, phosphorus, and sulfur. Pig iron is not suitable for direct use in manufacturing and further processing is required to obtain steel or cast iron. Slag and molten iron are by-products obtained during the production of pig iron. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

The Iron Obtained from the Blast Furnace Contains Significant Impurities