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The pattern (either ‘browning’ or ‘black & white’) seen in damascus barrels is related to the different rate of oxidation of the very low carbon steel (rapidly rusting and
black
) vs. the corrosion resistant wrought iron (
white
) when exposed to a mild acidic solution.
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