Wrought Iron
Wrought iron is a type of iron with very low carbon content that was traditionally made by repeatedly heating and working the metal to remove impurities. It contains small strands of slag (a glassy byproduct from refining) that give it a fibrous, wood grain like appearance when etched and help make it tough and ductile. Wrought iron is known for being easy to forge and bend, and it generally resists corrosion better than plain carbon steel in many outdoor conditions.
Historically, wrought iron was widely used for gates, railings, fences, decorative hardware, and some structural tie rods, but it has largely been replaced by mild steel because modern steel is easier and cheaper to produce consistently. Today, many products sold as “wrought iron” are actually decorative mild steel, since true wrought iron is no longer commonly produced.
Historically, wrought iron was widely used for gates, railings, fences, decorative hardware, and some structural tie rods, but it has largely been replaced by mild steel because modern steel is easier and cheaper to produce consistently. Today, many products sold as “wrought iron” are actually decorative mild steel, since true wrought iron is no longer commonly produced.
