Wrought Iron Page

Unlike cast iron, which is poured into molds, wrought iron is "worked" or hammered into shape while hot. Architectural Wrought Ironwork - Dorothea Restorations

Wrought iron is a highly malleable, durable, and corrosion-resistant form of iron with a low carbon content (less than 0.15%) and a unique fibrous structure caused by slag inclusions. While no longer mass-produced commercially, it remains a premier choice for restoration and high-end decorative work. wrought iron

Wrought iron, normally produced from pig iron, is a ferrous carbon alloy with a significantly lower carbon content (less than 0.1% Dorothea Restorations Guide to Historic Iron Making - by Erik Engheim Unlike cast iron, which is poured into molds,