wrought iron
Wrought iron is a highly malleable and toughened that is given different shapes by forging, rolling, or hammering. Besides ductility, it has high corrosion resistance and fibre grain structure, which make it capable for applications in both decorative and structural aspects.
Key Features:
- Composition and Properties: Contains very low carbon content (less than 0.08%) making it softer and easy to work on than cast iron. Has fibrous structure with slag inclusions which enhance the resistance to corrosion and gives it a very distinctive texture.
- Workability and Durability: Easy to shape by heating and forge, thus can be able to make a delicate work of art in gates, railings, and elaborate metalwork. Non-rusting and can be used freely on outdoor structures with very little maintenance.
- Diversified Areas of Application: From the past, this has been used in the construction of bridges, built fences, and shaped into tools all due to its strength as well as longevity. It is still used today in architectural restoration, decorative ironwork, and historic structures.
Wrought iron is unsurpassed historical longevity and aesthetic appeal. Almost entirely supplanted by advanced steel, it still offers indispensable practical applications in some specialized industries for renovation work, artistic craftsmanship, and corrosion-resisting purposes.
