1 Nirjharâs interest is to know different technology and process engineering. 2  Raw iron is found in earthâs crust, as an ore. 3  Iron ore mostly found as Fe 2 O 3 (the form of iron oxide found as the mineral hematite). 4  At present, blast furnace is most commonly used furnace to produce iron.
The weight of a railroad tie depends on their size and specifications. They can range anywhere from 100 to 300 pounds.
Today, with trains so heavy and the required weight of the track now well in excess of 100 pounds new rail can be very expensive so when purchasing it railroads try to closely match it with whatever type of service it is intended for.