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Wrought Iron Basics<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
Wrought iron is a crude alloy that is defined by its carbon\ncontent. Specifically, wrought iron is any iron that retains less than 0.8% carbon\ncontent. When the carbon content reaches 2.1%, it is cast iron<\/em>. If it\nreaches beyond 4% carbon content, no longer cast iron, but something else. The top\nbenefits of wrought iron include its toughness, malleability, ductility,\ncorrosion-resistance, and ease of welding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, because of the slag that develops within the alloy\nduring the smelting process, it is below the modern standards for iron. As a result\nof the fibrous slag inclusions, usually up to 2%, wrought iron gets its unique\nwood-like grain finish, which is highly south out for artistic value. This slag\ncontent helps protect against pitting and oxidizing, which is why wrought iron\nis still around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coupled with its flexibility and ease of forging, it is no surprise\nwrought iron was used to construct so many gates and similar ornamental structures.\nIt was also commonly used to make weaponry and tools since the ancient times\nbecause it was more available than copper and tin, which was used to make\nbronze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Upon Englishman Henry Cort\u2019s invention of the puddling\nprocess in 1784, widespread large-scale manufacturing of wrought iron was\nfinally possible. By the mid-1800\u2019s, wrought iron was being used to develop structural\nbeams and more. But once the Bessemer process was introduced to society, steel\nquickly replaced it in virtually all industrial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Steel was cheaper and more durable, making it an easy choice to replace wrought iron. In fact, today, the term, \u201cwrought iron\u201d is a misnomer usually used to describe ornamental structures. There really isn\u2019t any new manufacturing of wrought iron, and only old versions still exist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2728 Anything you see today that resembles wrought iron is usually mild steel, unless it is more than 100 years old, in which case, it could be genuine wrought iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mild steel, also known as plain-carbon steel<\/em> and low-carbon steel<\/em>, is iron with a particular amount of carbon content, usually between 0.05 – 0.30 percent. It has various properties that make it a dependable alloy, such as low cost, high tensile strength, corrosion resistance, ductility, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Call Garden City Iron & Metal at 1-888-586-5322<\/strong> to sell scrap metal for cash in Central and Southern Indiana. Our Indianapolis scrap metal buyers<\/a> pay cash on the spot for both ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including cars, car parts, appliances, construction equipment, farming equipment, and more. We divert hundreds of pounds of metal waste each year, which helps to reduce landfills and support the initiative to maintain a healthy balance of trade and resource sustainability in the United States. Our commitment to this meaningful enterprise is just as strong as our commitment to providing outstanding service for our clientele. Be a part of this initiative by selling us your scrap iron, steel, and more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you walk past an old building with a wrought iron gate, do you stop to admire the intrinsic qualities of the metalwork and design? Well, if the building is less than 100 years old, you could actually be admiring … Continue reading Mild Steel<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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