USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1856 Bessemer, working independently in Sheffield, developed and patented the same process.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Bessemer process was the first inexpensive industrial process for the mass production of steel from molten pig iron before the development of the open hearth furnace. The key principle is removal of impurities from the iron by oxidation with air being blown through the molten iron.

Detailed explanation-3: -Henry Bessemer, in full Sir Henry Bessemer, (born January 19, 1813, Charlton, Hertfordshire, England-died March 15, 1898, London), inventor and engineer who developed the first process for manufacturing steel inexpensively (1856), leading to the development of the Bessemer converter.

Detailed explanation-4: -British inventor Henry Bessemer’s creation of the Bessemer converter was a major advancement for steel making. Prior to his work, steel was scarce, made through a costly and arduous process. His technique prompted a revolution in manufacturing.

Detailed explanation-5: -Over the course of his lifetime, Bessemer earned a total of 110 patents. In 1879, he was knighted for his contributions to the scientific world, and that year, he was also granted Fellowship in the Royal Society.