A Look at the Process of Recycling EAF Dust
The Problem with EAF Dust. EAF dust is a byproduct of the steel production process, and refers to the dust collected during the melting of steel in an electric arc furnace. In 2006 alone, it was estimated that global production of EAF dust reached a near 7 million tons, a staggering amount, considering the steel industry continues to expand in tandem with growing economies.