On Sat, 22 Apr 2000 [log in to unmask] wrote:
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> I have been told that there are results from some experiments indicating that
> these calculations are deceiving and that a normal bronze (that is, 10% Sn in
> 90% Cu) can be obtained (solely by adding cassiterite to molten Cu). Does
> anyone know of such experiments?
> R. Maddin
Ken hamilton, a student of mine conducted such experiments, and produced
Sn bronzes up to 30% Sn, by cassiterite reduction. We reported them at
the HMS conference at Plas a few years ago
gerry>
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From
Dr Gerry McDonnell
Senior Lecturer in Archaeological Sciences
Ancient Metallurgy Research Group
Department of Archaeological Sciences
Bradford University Bradford UK BD7 1DP
Tel: +44 1274 233535/31
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Web Pages
Department http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/archsci
Crift Farm Project (medieval tin smelting site):
http://www.brad.ac.uk/acad/archsci/field_proj/crift/crift.html
North Yorkshire Moors Ironworking Project:
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