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Russia iron

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005016

A historical type of sheet iron known for its smooth, glossy, and rust-resistant surface, produced by a specialized annealing and rolling process. This material was highly valued for its durability and aesthetic qualities, particularly for stovepipes, roofing, and decorative architectural elements. Its distinctive blue-black finish was achieved through a unique manufacturing technique involving charcoal and oil.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005016
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectManufacturing
SynonymsRussian iron
See alsoSable iron
TranslationsGerman: Russisches Eisen; Spanish: hierro de Rusia; French: tôle de Russie
Record as JSON
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  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A historical type of sheet iron known for its smooth, glossy, and rust-resistant surface, produced by a specialized annealing and rolling process. This material was highly valued for its durability and aesthetic qualities, particularly for stovepipes, roofing, and decorative architectural elements. Its distinctive blue-black finish was achieved through a unique manufacturing technique involving charcoal and oil.",
  "synonyms": [
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  "subject": "Manufacturing",
  "see_also": [
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  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Russisches Eisen",
    "es": "hierro de Rusia",
    "fr": "tôle de Russie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/russia-iron/"
}

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