Bīntiě () was a type of refined iron, which was known for its hardness. It was often used in the making of Chinese weapons. Bintie was an important article of income in medieval
Yuan China
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as technological advances from the preceding Song dynasty improved Yuan smelting technology. Bintie was referred to as "fine steel", due to its high carbon content.
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History of ferrous metallurgy
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References
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Romance of the Three Kingdoms/Chapter 1
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External links
bilingual article about 鑌鐵discussion forum about a Han Dynasty swordGuoyu Cidian (國語辭典)
Steels
Chinese inventions
Ferrous alloys
Economy of the Yuan dynasty
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