barnett-electronbackscatter-2009.pdf (342.33 kB)
Electron backscattering diffraction analysis of a reconstructed wootz damascus steel blade
journal contribution
posted on 2009-01-01, 00:00 authored by Andrew SullivanAndrew Sullivan, Matthew BarnettMatthew BarnettThe historical impact and subsequent fame of wootz weaponry in the ancient world has created interest in what has come to be seen as an advanced material even by modern standards. Ancient wootz artifacts are classed as high carbon (hypereutectoid) crucible steels and are characterised by high strength, hardness and wear resistance, but especially by their attractive surface pattern.