History of Materials Science - Middle Ages

Middle Ages

In the 8th century, porcelain is invented in Tang Dynasty China, and the tin-glazing of ceramics is invented by Arabic chemists and potters in Basra, Iraq.

In the 9th century, stonepaste ceramics were invented in Iraq, and lustreware appeared in Mesopotamia.

In the 11th century, Damascus steel is developed in the Middle East. In the 15th century, Johann Gutenberg develops type metal alloy and Angelo Barovier invents cristallo, a clear soda-based glass.