This process for producing steel revolutionized the entire industry, because it allowed for cheap and fast production of large quantities. Patented in 1855, it is named for its discoverer.

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The process is called the Bessemer process, named after its inventor, Henry Bessemer. This process involved blowing air through molten iron to remove impurities and carbon, resulting in a much stronger and more durable steel product. The Bessemer process played a crucial role in the industrial revolution and greatly increased the availability and affordability of steel for construction, manufacturing, and other industries.