Ancient Metals: Microstructure and Metallurgy Vol. IV: Iron and Steel. - Softcover

Scott, Dr David A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0982933827 ISBN 13: 9780982933824

Publisher: CSP Conservation Science Press, 2013

Synopsis

This volume, the 4th in the series of metallographic and metallurgical monographs, describes the microstructural components of iron, steel and cast irons as they were used in ancient and historic times. The text introduces the early period of the use of iron, and provides a brief account of furnaces and slags, important phase diagrams, the components of iron, steel and cast irons. The book describes the patination of iron, the production of iron wire and steel swords. Ferrous metalwork from area-specific studies are included from Africa, The Middle East, India, Europe, and North America. The text is illustrated in full colour throughout and supplemented by a glossary of terms and an index. The text will be invaluable for students of ancient metallurgy, conservation, materials science and archaeology.

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About the Author

Dr David A. Scott, Professor, Department of Art History, and Founding Director, 2003-2011, UCLA/Getty Conservation Programme, UCLA, is the author of over 120 peer-reviewed papers and 8 books.

Edition details

• Publisher: CSP Conservation Science Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0982933827
• ISBN 13: 9780982933824
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328