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Iron
Iron is the chemical element with the symbol Fe and the atomic number 26. It is the most common element making up earth as a whole.
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Forge welding or fire welding
Metals; Iron
The first process by which separate pieces of iron were joined together into a single piece. The process is still used by blacksmiths to join wrought iron and mild steel. Unlike gas or electric ...
Helve hammer
Metals; Iron
Name given to the heavier types of water powered forging hammer. The helve is the main beam of the hammer pivoted at the tail end, with the hammer head or tup at the nose. Helve hammers can be 'belly ...
Blister steel
Metals; Iron
First type of steel that was commercially produced. Process took place in a cementation furnace and produced a bar that had a high carbon content on the surface and a low carbon content in the ...