What is the primary fuel utilized in blast furnaces to extract pig iron from iron ore?

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Among the various fuels, coke produced from coal is predominantly used in blast furnaces for pig iron extraction due to its high carbon content and strength, which supports the burden and facilitates efficient reduction of iron ore.

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