Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
be6c6061-79a4-42b7-b397-50023f0ecbff
Materials
Associated ID
ea8895b8-dcf0-436b-bdb4-3111322f19c3
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial 'hematite ore' markets within the northwestern region of China, i.e., the 'hematite ore' market group for the northwestern region. Transportation losses, transportation vehicles, and infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are covered in the respective provincial market datasets. The northwestern region of China includes the following provinces: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. Data sources include the China Communications Yearbook, China Energy Statistics Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.
Activity Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset. Each market represents a consumption mix of products within a specific region, connecting suppliers with consumers of the same product within that region. Markets encompass both producers and importers of the product within the same geographical area. Additionally, markets account for the transportation of products to consumers, as well as losses occurring during the transport process.
Process Description
Iron ore is the main raw material for steel production, and steel is one of the core materials for modern industry and infrastructure. Hematite, with the chemical composition α-Fe2O3, is an oxide mineral belonging to the hexagonal crystal system and exhibits polymorphism with maghemite (γ-Fe2O3), which crystallizes in the isometric system. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5–6.5. In China's iron ore resources, hematite accounts for a significant proportion and is characterized by wide distribution, large reserves, and low grade. Compared to magnetite, hematite has finer mineral grain size, higher clay content, and greater beneficiation difficulty.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China,Northwest China
Geography comment
The Northwest region includes: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang; it is formed by combining provincial-level data within this region.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Not specified