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Arms Historian
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
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Well said Jens
![]() I think we had a great discussion a while back on the magnetism imbued in some blades, and certain perspectives on quality or superstition associated with these blades. I am far from any sort of real understanding of metallurgy, but it seems that magnetized iron, lodestone, when reaching a certain temperature (Curie point?) it loses this property. Thus it seems strange that a blade might be magnetic, however I think the lodestone can be remagnetized, so possibly this is what occurs. Help! Metallurgists out there! Ann? Tom? Karel? Good thoughts Jens, as always fascinating topics!! ![]() All the best, Jim |
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Join Date: Nov 2005
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Lodestone = magnetite, (Fe3O4) - in terms of smelting, the most iron per pound of ore, so in that sense probably very desireable to the ancient smelters, but Hematite (Fe2O3), is not far behind, and they are often found together.
I'm sure they just used what they could get, but liked the richest ore the best. ![]() I also think there's some info on ores in 'Persian Steel', but I can't find my copy ![]() |
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