Ancient and medieval sword makers fashioned swords from metals and alloys. Apply your knowledge of the properties of metals and their alloys to explain the advantages and disadvantages of making swords from copper, bronze, iron, or steel.

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minimato · Answer

In class, we didn't really go over alloys that much (just separate metals, ionic compounds, and ores), so I'm having a bit of trouble with this question.

zpupster · Answer

good article here does not answer all ypur questions but answers most http://io9.com/5831683/a-brief-history-of-the-ancient-science-of-sword-making

minimato · Answer

Thanks so much!