Ancient Chinese Steel: Han Dynasty Metallurgy Pitch Deck
Explore the revolutionary steel production of the Han Dynasty. Learn about blast furnace technology, high-carbon steel, and its impact on ancient history.
DRAGON-FORGE STEEL
The Edge of Empire
Founder: Master Li cast in the fires of the Han Dynasty
THE BRONZE AGE IS OVER
Current bronze weapons bend upon impact
Iron is abundant but brittle and rusts quickly
Armies are losing battles due to inferior metallurgy
INTRODUCING: HIGH-CARBON STEEL
3x Stronger than Bronze
Flexible core with a razor-hard edge
Mass-producible via blast furnace casting
PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY
The Blast Furnace Method
Superheated Air Injection (>1200°C)
Controlled Carbon Content
PRIMARY MARKET: MILITARY
The Empire is expanding. They need weapons that last.
Armor-piercing Arrowheads
Shatter-proof Infantry Swords
PERFORMANCE: STEEL VS BRONZE
Our steel is 2x harder and costs 30% less to produce at scale.
SECONDARY MARKET: AGRICULTURE
Feeding the Nation
Durable Plowshares: Till hard soil without breaking
Deep Cultivation: Increases crop yield by 20%
BUSINESS PLAN
Establish 3 Regional Blast Furnaces
Secure Government Military Contracts
License Plow molds to local smiths
THE ASK
$15,000
10%
To build the first Industrial Blast Furnace
WHO WANTS TO FORGE AN EMPIRE?
Master Li • Chang'an Ironworks
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