Wrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon content (less than 0.05%) in contrast to that of cast iron (2.1% to 4.5%). It is a semi-fused … See more

The word "wrought" is an archaic past participle of the verb "to work", and so "wrought iron" literally means "worked iron". Wrought iron is a general term for the commodity, but … See more

The slag inclusions, or stringers, in wrought iron give it properties not found in other forms of ferrous metal. There are approximately … See more

• Bronze and brass ornamental work
• Cast iron
• Semi-steel casting See more

China
During the Han dynasty (202 BC – 220 AD), new iron smelting processes led to the manufacture of new wrought iron implements for use … See more

Wrought iron furniture has a long history, dating back to Roman times. There are 13th century wrought iron gates in Westminster Abbey in London, and wrought iron … See more

• Bealer, Alex W. (1995). The Art of Blacksmithing. Edison, NJ: Castle Books. pp. 28–45. ISBN 0-7858-0395-5.
• Gordon, … See more