| Title | लोहा - Lohā (Iron/Steel)लोहा Lohā |
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| Description | Lohā (Iron/Steel) is a metallic element used for structural reinforcement and decorative elements. Steel has a high tensile strength (400-800 MPa) and density of approximately 7.85 g/cm³. Used in beams, railings, and fasteners. |
| Tags | लोहा Lohā Iron Steel Reinforcement Corrosion |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-972066643-20-11-25-LE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/ironsteel |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/ironsteel |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Metal Alloy Ferrous Metal |
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| Regions | Bihar Jharkhand Tamil Nadu |
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| Time Periods | Medieval Period CE Colonial Period CE 19th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Asaf Jahi dynasty British Raj |
| Sources | Iron ore mines in Singhbhum Imported steel from Europe |
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| Properties | Tensile strength: 400-800 MPa (Steel) Density: 7.85 g/cm³ Yield strength: 250-400 MPa (Steel) Thermal expansion coefficient: 12 x 10⁻⁶ /°C |
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| Uses | Reinforcement bars Structural beams Railings Fasteners Decorative elements |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) काष्ठ - Kāshtha (Wood) ईंट - Eent (Brick) |
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| Styles | Colonial architecture style Indo-Saracenic architecture style |
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| Categories | Palace Bridge Industrial Buildings |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| History of Iron and Steel in India | Book | Production and use of iron and steel in Indian architecture |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Falaknuma Palace Hyderabad | Primary | 100% |