Industrial Revolution. Episode 6: Puddling Process (1784) - Henry Cort

In this episode of our Industrial Revolution series, we delve into the groundbreaking world of metallurgy with Henry Cort's Puddling Process. This significant invention of 1784 not only transformed the iron industry but also played a pivotal role in the advancement of the Industrial Revolution.
🔥 What You'll Discover in This Episode:
The Birth of the Puddling Process: Explore how Henry Cort's innovative thinking led to the development of a new method of refining iron.
Inside the Puddling Furnace: Understand the mechanics of the revolutionary reverberatory furnace and how it changed the way iron was produced.
From Pig Iron to Wrought Iron: Witness the transformation process, from the raw, brittle pig iron to the more malleable and high-quality wrought iron.
The Role of the Puddler: Learn about the challenging and skilled job of the puddler in stirring and refining the molten iron.
Impact on the Industrial Revolution: Discover how this advancement in iron production fueled further industrialization and innovation.
🏭 Why It Matters:
The Puddling Process marked a significant leap in industrial technology, influencing a wide array of industries from railway construction to machinery manufacturing. By producing stronger and more reliable iron, Henry Cort's invention laid a foundation for the infrastructure of the modern industrial world.
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Immerse yourself in the story of this remarkable innovation and its impact on our industrial heritage. From detailed explanations to historical insights, this episode is perfect for history enthusiasts, students, and anyone interested in the fascinating journey of industrial advancements.
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[@markbrands8907]

Henry Cort didn’t invent the process, he and the British stole it from enslaved Jamaicans. He is not a genius.

[@alistairjohnson6061]

Yes. West African iron working began somewhere between 2,000 and 1,000 BC possibly hundreds of years before it emerged anywhere else. As you say Cort stole the idea from slaves who would have been African metal workers from this tradition. www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2023/jul/black-metal-workers-jamaica-pioneered-key-industrial-revolution-innovation#:~:text=The%20so%2Dcalled%20Cort%20process,Black%20innovation%20is%20long%20overdue.”

[@mrcead]

So when did he learn enough about ironwork from the age of 25 to the age of 43 when he patented the process never having swung a hammer his entire life? His class status prevented him from getting his hands dirty, so who created this process no other ironworker in the business could conceive yet imitated like crazy? Stands to reason it came proven from somewhere else no? Seemingly overnight discovery smh