Iron in Ancient India c3.13

c3.13

CHAPTER IV. Matters of chemical interest relating to Indian iron. Analysis of Indian iron .. .. .. .. 41 Tensile strength of Indian iron .. .. .. 42 Micrographic examination of ancient Ceylon iron .. 43 Varieties of Indian iron .. .. .. .. 44 Theory of forging iron beams and pillars .. .. 47 Explanation of "corrosion resistance" power of Indian iron.
(a) Low manganese with low sulphur and high phosphorus .. .. .. .. .. 49
(b) Application of paints on iron beams and pillars .. 51 Compounds of iron.
(a) Oxides of iron .. .. .. .. .. 53
(b) Sulphides of iron .. .. .. .. 58
(c) Chlorides of iron .. .. .. .. 58