New solidification simulation reveals the secret of the hidden metal cores in ancient Chinese bronzes

Abstract Regardless of the tremendous number of studies on ancient Chinese bronzes and fruitful understanding of the raw materials, technologies and their cultural significance, many related issues have still not been tackled. In particular, it has been known for decades that the legs of Shang and Z...

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Published in:	Heritage Science
Main Authors:	Huan Yang, Minghui Fang, Yihang Chang, Ruiliang Liu, Zhao Fang, Junchang Yang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	SpringerOpen 2023-12-01
Subjects:	Bronze tripod Metal core Solidification process simulation Chill Casting defects
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-023-01097-x