History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c17.s4.4
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c17.s4.4
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Similarly, there are several possible sources of lead and silver. The Harappans were acquainted with lead ores such as galena (sulphide) and cerussite (carbonate), and their smelting process which is simple on account of easy reducibility and low melting point of the metal.