Chemistry of ancient materials of iron in India
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Thus, there could be a possibility of transition in the process of extracting iron through the havanakunda during the Vedic period to the use of furnace for the purpose of smelting in subsequent periods [20]. The process for extraction of iron and alloying of ironcarbon is also mentioned in Rasa Ratna Samuccaya (c. 1200CE 800 CE) [21, 16].