| Title | ढलवां लोहा - Ḍhalavāṁ Lohā (Cast Iron Hardware)ढलवां लोहा Ḍhalavāṁ Lohā |
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| Description | Iron alloy with high carbon content (2-4%), cast into various shapes. Density: 7.0-7.3 g/cm³. Used for hinges, latches, and decorative elements. Prone to corrosion if not properly protected. |
| Tags | Cast Iron Iron Hardware Metal Corrosion |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-028541404-20-11-25-HL |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/cast-iron-hardware |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/cast-iron-hardware |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Metal Alloy |
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| Regions | Global |
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| Time Periods | 18th Century CE 21st Century CE |
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| Sources | Iron ore mines Foundries |
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| Properties | Density: 7.0-7.3 g/cm³ Tensile Strength: 150-250 MPa Compressive Strength: 600-1000 MPa Hardness: 150-200 BHN |
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| Uses | Hinges Latches Door handles Decorative elements |
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| Materials | Iron Steel Protective coatings |
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| Styles | Victorian Industrial |
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| Categories | Residential Buildings Temples |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| ASM Handbook, Volume 1: Properties and Selection: Irons, Steels, and High-Performance Alloys | Technical Handbook | Material properties |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Vedanta Society Old Temple San Francisco | Secondary | 100% |