Some years ago, I asked the question what proportion of iron was lost in each heat in forging wrought iron. I recall various people answering that it was about one percent, but I fail to note who said so, and I certainly did not ask permission to quote their view in print (with names). I now need to do this, and would be grateful of advice on the point. If any one can point me to a study in an academic or technical periodical on the subject it would be even better.
I am an economic historian, not a working blacksmith, and thus have to rely on what others tell me on practical matters such as this.
Peter King
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