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Making iron

United Kingdom, 1952
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Describes with the aid of animated diagrams the construction and operation of the blast furnace. Explains by simple formulae the chemical reactions, showing b..

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ACMI would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of greater Melbourne, the people of the Kulin Nation, and recognise that ACMI is located on the lands of the Wurundjeri people. We recognise the connection of First Peoples to their Country and that Treaty marks a renewed relationship grounded in truth-telling, self‑determination and respect. We also acknowledge First Nations people as the original storytellers of this land and recognise their significant contribution to the contemporary moving image.