Metallographic examination of an Iron Age knife from Limes Farm, Landbeach, Cambridgeshire (LANLF99)

Author(s): V Fell

An Iron Age ferrous knife was examined by metallography to determine the metal structure. A sample through the cutting edge of the blade revealed uniform low-carbon iron comprising mainly ferrite and grain-boundary cementite. Hardness was 236 HV. The blade had not been deliberately hardened.

Report Number:
15/2006
Series:
Research Department Reports
Pages:
10
Keywords:
Iron Iron Age Technology

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