Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c29.s5.47
Minerals and Metals in Ancient India v1.c29.s5.47
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Ills. 1.24, 1.25 The Delhi Iron Pillar (early 5th century AD) installed by Candragupta Vikramāditya II, as per the Sanskrit inscription on the body. The corrosion-resistance of the forge-welded wrought iron structure is partly due to its composition (low C and Mn, high P).