Metallurgy in China has a long history, with the earliest metal objects in China dating back to around 3,000 BC. The majority of early metal items found in China come from the North-Western Region. Ch
Bronze tiger inlaid with gold and silver, Han dynasty
Bronze knife found in Dongxiang, Gansu (dated 2900–2740 BC), Majiayao culture
Bronze spearhead with inscription, Zhou dynasty
A Chinese blast furnace, pouring out iron
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Cast iron is a class of iron–carbon alloys with a carbon content of more than 2% and silicon content around 1–3%. Its usefulness derives from its relatively low melting temperature. The alloying eleme
History of metallurgy in China
…in China come from the North-Western Region (mainly Gansu and Qinghai, 青海). China was the earliest civilization to use the blast furnace and produce cast iron. Archaeological evidence indicates that the earliest metal objects in China were made in the late fourth millennium BC. Copper was generally the earliest…
In-stream inoculation addition while molten cast iron is poured to a green sand mold in a foundry
Pair of English firedogs, 1576. These, with firebacks, were common early uses of cast iron, as little strength in the metal was needed.
Cross section of chilled cast-iron roll
Diorama model of a Han dynasty blast furnace blower