The enlightenment of the development of metallurgical technology in ancient China to modern industry from the perspective of "Nature works open things"

For example, with the continuous improvement of the manufacturing technology of iron weapons, iron swords and iron guns became one of the important commodities in the trade on the Silk Road. At the same time, copper vessels and bronzes were also widely circulated in the Silk Road trade, becoming an important carrier for the life and cultural exchanges of residents in Central Asia and Eurasia.

In addition, the development of China's ancient metallurgical technology also promoted cultural exchanges in the Silk Road trade. China's ancient bronze mirrors, bronze tripod and other works of art have also been widely spread and appreciated in Central Asia and Eurasia. At the same time, iron-cast Buddha statues and clocks also became important cultural products in the Silk Road trade.

China's ancient metallurgical technology for construction, weapons, tools and works of art and other fields

The development and application of ancient metallurgical technology in China not only has a profound impact on the metallurgical industry, but also is widely used in the fields of construction, weapons, tools and works of art. Its specific application will be described in detail below.

Architectural field

In ancient Chinese architecture, copper, iron and other metal materials are often used in the manufacture of building components. For example, ornaments such as copper door rings, bronze lions, and iron chains are often used in buildings.

At the same time, China's ancient building tools such as hammer, iron pliers, iron ax, etc., also need advanced smelting technology, the use of these tools in the building can improve the quality and efficiency of the building. In addition, China's ancient city walls, gates and other defense facilities also need advanced smelting technology to ensure their robustness and durability.

Weapons field

The progress of smelting technology in ancient China has also had a huge impact on the manufacture of weapons. With the advent of iron, the original bronze ware was gradually replaced. The appearance of iron sword, iron lance, iron bow and other weapons made the ancient Chinese weapon manufacturing reach a new height.

Among them, the appearance of the iron sword is to promote the progress of weapon manufacturing, because the iron sword is not only sharper, but also the service life is longer than the bronze sword. At the same time, the manufacture of gunpowder in ancient China also needs advanced smelting technology. With the application of gunpowder, firearms have gradually become an important part of ancient Chinese military power.

Tool domain

China's ancient tools also need advanced smelting technology to manufacture. For example, the appearance of tools such as hammer, iron axe and iron saw greatly improved the production efficiency in ancient China. In addition, China's ancient agricultural tools such as iron Lei, iron plow, etc., also benefited from the progress of smelting technology, its quality and service life have been improved.

Art field

Among the ancient works of art in China, bronze ware and bronze ware need advanced smelting technology to manufacture. China's ancient bronze ware enjoys a high reputation in the world, among which the bronze ware of the Shang Dynasty is known as the peak of China's ancient bronze culture.

At the same time, China's ancient bronze mirror, copper furnace, copper tripod and other works of art also show the excellent level of ancient China's smelting technology. These works of art not only have practical value, but also artistic value, becoming the treasures of ancient Chinese culture.

Heritage and development of metallurgical technology in ancient China

The inheritance and development of ancient metallurgical technology in our country is a long and continuous historical process. In terms of inheritance, China's ancient smelting technology was carried out by the way of the ancestral master to the apprentice, and its inheritance has continued to modern times.

In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the ancient smelting technology began to be passed on by specialized technical groups. These craft groups are usually composed of senior smelters who teach apprentices to pass on their skills and constantly develop and perfect them.

In terms of development, China's ancient smelting technology has been gradually improved in continuous practice. For example, in the Han Dynasty, the emergence of high-temperature iron-making technology injected new vitality into the development of smelting technology in ancient China.

By the Tang Dynasty, China's smelting technology had developed by leaps and bounds. The iron smelting technology of the Tang Dynasty not only has high technical content, but also has very high production efficiency, which makes the Tang Dynasty become one of the golden periods of ancient smelting technology in China.

By the Song Dynasty, China's ancient smelting technology has entered a new stage of development. The smelting technology of Song Dynasty has been improved and improved comprehensively, especially in the smelting of iron and steel has made remarkable achievements.