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World Service,29 Aug 2015,40 mins

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Steel has been produced for thousands of years, but is it time to find a greener alternative to the metal alloy which built the global economy ? Exploring the unique properties of steel, its strength and versatility, are materials scientist Mark Rainforth, historian of steel-pan music Kim Johnson and the South African artist Marco Cianfanelli. Photo; a steel band performing at a music festival (BBC)

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