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Copper weapon is a kind of cold weapon cast with copper in ancient times, which was popular in the Shang, Zhou, Spring and Autumn Period.With the improvement of pottery making and smelting technology, it first developed from red bronze weapons to bronze weapons.
Bronze is an alloy of copper, tin and chromium.When smelting and casting bronze weapons, the melting point of the alloy gradually decreased with the increase of tin content, while the hardness increased accordingly. According to laboratory tests, the bronze knives of the Shang Dynasty contained about 80% copper, and about 15% tin and lead;Ge contains about 80% copper, 20% tin and 20% lead;The copper content of jealousy is between swords and swords.In addition to copper, tin and lead, it also contains iron, silver, silicic acid and other trace elements.
Manufacturing process
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The manufacturing process of bronze weapons is exquisite. Their appearance is carved and inlaid with various beautiful patterns. Some weapons also have inscriptions on them.
Historical evolution
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According to ancient records and archaeological relics, copper weapons are very popular in the north of the Great Wall of China, the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River, Shandong, Shaanxi and other places.Offensive copper weapons such as copper daggers, spears, knives, halberds, and protective weapons such as copper armor.The shape and technology level have also been constantly improved.Until the appearance and development of iron weapons, copper weapons were replaced by iron weapons.
