Cast Iron: An Invention of Ancient China. By Karin Alsop, Claire Deng, & Karen Kwan. A drawing of an early blast furnace. inventor unknown. earliest cast iron artifact found in Jiangsu. Mass-production began in the Han dynasty. At the time of its invention, cast iron had many uses. Since the discovery of steel, iron (both cast and wrought) has become less common, as steel is generally stronger. Cast iron is still used in buildings, although they are usually older or decorative ones.
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Dexmedetomidine (trade name Dexdomitor) is commonly used as a sedative, anxiolytic, and anesthetic adjunct in dogs and cats. It is formulated in a much higher concentration (500 Âµg/ml) and given at a much higher dose in small animals than in humans.exmedetomidine is indicated for sedation of critically ill or injured patients in an intensive care unit setting. Its indication in the US was recently expanded to include nonintubated patient requiring sedation for surgery or procedures short-term.