History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c13.s2.t4.199
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c13.s2.t4.199
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(ii) Mixing of the Charge and balling: The roasted ore was mixed with more charcoal powder, salt and borax as flux and thoroughly mixed with cow dung and water, and then made into balls of 5 to 10 mm dia. by hand rolling. These pellets were dried in Sun and then filled into the brinjal shaped retorts.