Uncovering the superior corrosion resistance of iron made via ancient Indian iron-making practice

Abstract Ancient Indian iron artefacts have always fascinated researchers due to their excellent corrosion resistance, but the scientific explanation of this feature remains to be elucidated. We have investigated corrosion resistance of iron manufactured according to traditional metallurgical proces...

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Main Authors: Deepak Dwivedi, Jitendra P. Mata, Filomena Salvemini, Matthew R. Rowles, Thomas Becker, Kateřina Lepková
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-02-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-81918-w