O P Agrawal Hari Narain Jai Prakash S K Bhatia

Abstract

The development of lamination technique in iron artifacts in ancient India is described. This technique imparts internal as well as external strength to the weapons and tools. Results of metallographic studies of iron artifacts from various excavation sites in India are given. The results show that the lamination technique was in vogue in India during 1200 BC-600 AD.

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Lamination technique in iron artif acts in ancient India. (2022). Historical Metallurgy, 24(1), 12-26. https://www.hmsjournal.org/index.php/home/article/view/579
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Lamination technique in iron artif acts in ancient India. (2022). Historical Metallurgy, 24(1), 12-26. https://www.hmsjournal.org/index.php/home/article/view/579