What is the purpose of the white powder being sprinkled on the hot metal during forging?

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To reduce the carbon content in the steel that is raised by the carbon in the fuel.

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To improve the surface strength of the metal.

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To clean the metal by reacting with the impurities and falling off.

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To act as a  binding agent when we fold the steel over itself.

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To increase the corrosion resistance of the final product.

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