| Title | तांबे की चादर - Tāṁbe Kī Chādara (Copper Sheet)तांबे की चादर Tāṁbe Kī Chādara |
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| Description | A thin sheet of copper metal, known for its corrosion resistance and malleability. Density is 8.96 g/cm³. Used for roofing, cladding, and decorative elements. |
| Tags | तांबा Tambe Copper Sheet Metal Corrosion Resistance Tamba Tāmra Metal Sheet Roofing Cladding |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-817968336-20-11-25-TB |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/copper-sheet |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/copper-sheet |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Metal Sheet Metal Copper Non-ferrous Metal |
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| Regions | Rajasthan Jharkhand Madhya Pradesh Tamil Nadu Maharashtra Andhra Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Modern Ancient times Medieval Period CE Modern times Ancient Times |
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| Dynasties | Chola Vijayanagara Maurya Gupta Various |
| Sources | Khetri copper mines (Rajasthan) Malanjkhand copper mines (Madhya Pradesh) Copper mines in Rajasthan Copper refineries Khetri copper mines Singhbhum copper belt Singhbhum copper belt (Jharkhand) specific geographic sources |
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| Properties | Tensile strength: 200-250 MPa Density: 8960 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 401 W/mK Electrical conductivity: 5.96 x 10^7 S/m Melting point: 1085 °C Tensile strength: 220 MPa Density: 8.96 g/cm³ Melting point: 1085°C |
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| Uses | Roofing Cladding Decorative elements Electrical wiring Lightning protection Decorative cladding Weatherproofing Electrical grounding Statues |
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| Materials | पीतल - Peetal (Brass) जस्ता - Jasta (Zinc) कील - Keel (Nails) कांस्य - Kansya (Bronze) लकड़ी - Lakdi (Wood) कांसा - Kansa (Bronze) पीतल - Pītal (Brass) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) Kāshtha (Wood) |
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| Styles | Rajput architecture style Mughal architecture style Traditional Indian architecture Temple architecture South Indian Temple Architecture |
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| Categories | Temple Palace Dome Temples Historical buildings Monument Statue Roofing |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Non-Ferrous Metals in Indian Architecture | Research Paper | Copper applications |
| Copper Development Association Publications | Technical Guide | Copper roofing and cladding |
| The Art and Science of Copper | Book | Properties and applications of copper |
| Indian Institute of Metals Publications | Technical Report | Copper metallurgy and applications |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh | Primary | 100% |