History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c13.s2.t4.175
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c13.s2.t4.175
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Fig. 38. Sketch of the same crucible sand and quartz which had a melting point between 1170 to 1205°C and small red hot shots of white cast iron (produced by bloomery furnace) were dropped in this slag to get refined and produce steel. Two of the major reactions taking place were: