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taenite; iron meteorite; Meteoreisen (Deut.); meteoritisch ijzer (Ned.) | taenite; iron meteorite; Meteoreisen (Deut.); meteoritisch ijzer (Ned.) | ||
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* David C. Scott, ''Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals'', The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1991 | * David C. Scott, ''Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals'', The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1991 | ||
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* R.F.Symmes, T.T.Harding, Paul Taylor, ''Rocks, Fossils and Gems'', DK Publishing, Inc., New York City, 1997 | * R.F.Symmes, T.T.Harding, Paul Taylor, ''Rocks, Fossils and Gems'', DK Publishing, Inc., New York City, 1997 | ||
− | * | + | * Dr. Robert Ogilvie, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Submitted information, August 2004. |
* ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 | * ''Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia'', Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976 |
Latest revision as of 10:33, 23 August 2022
Description
Metallic Iron, often alloyed with Nickel (2-50%), composes approximately one-sixth of the meteorites that hit the earth's surface. They also contain small amounts of Cobalt, Arsenic, and Manganese. Meteoric iron has been used since before 3000 BCE for tools and weapons.
Synonyms and Related Terms
taenite; iron meteorite; Meteoreisen (Deut.); meteoritisch ijzer (Ned.)
Resources and Citations
- David C. Scott, Metallography and Microstructure of Ancient and Historic Metals, The Getty Conservation Institute, Los Angeles, 1991
- R.F.Symmes, T.T.Harding, Paul Taylor, Rocks, Fossils and Gems, DK Publishing, Inc., New York City, 1997
- Dr. Robert Ogilvie, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Submitted information, August 2004.
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- A.Lucas, J.R.Harris, Ancient Egyptian Materials and Industries, Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 4th edition, 1962
- G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 543