Bessemer Steel Process
By Valeria and Molly
The Bessemer Process
Who Invented It?
Henry Bessemer created the Bessemer Steel Process, who also put a patent on the process in 1855.
What Was It?
It was the first inexpensive industrial process for the mass-production of steel.
Bressemer Steel Process
A picture of the Bressemer Steel Process.
Henry Bessemer
The creator of the Bessemer Steel Process.
Diagram
This is how the Bessemer Steel Process works.
Continuing The Bessemer Steel Process
What Does It Do?
It takes pig-iron and turns it into steel
How Did It Impact Americans & Society?
- Building that are made out of steel last longer
- It made steel cheaper
Is There A Modern Version?
There's a modern version of the steel process, but it's not the Bessemer Steel Process. The steel processes now are more efficient.