Kuromido
Kuromido (Japanese: 黒味銅) is an historically Japanese copper alloy, typically of 99% copper and 1% metallic arsenic,[1]:p. 88 one of the class of irogane metals.
It is used in the production of other alloys, and in decorative fittings, as well as in mokume-gane processes.
See also
- Shakudō
- Shibuichi
- Corinthian bronze and hepatizon (Black bronze)
- Electrum
- Orichalcum
- Panchaloha
- Tumbaga
External sources
- Untracht, Oppi (d. 2008) (2011) [1982]. Jewelry Concepts & Technology.
References
- Oxford, Butterworth-Heinemannm 1993: La Niece and Craddock, eds, Metal Plating and Patination: cultural, technical and historical developments - Chap. 7, Murakami, Ryu, "Japanese Traditional Alloys"
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