What is Wrought iron?
'''Wrought iron''' is a type of [[iron]]. It has very little [[carbon]] in it. Most steels have much more carbon. It also has some [[slag]] in it. This gives it a fibrous look similar to how [[wood]] looks. It is tough, [[malleable]], [[wikt:ductile|ductile]], and can be [[weld]]ed easily. It was most common in the old days when [[cast iron]] was the only other type of iron. Now [[mild steel]] is used instead. If it contains too much sulfur, it becomes very brittle when heated. Wrought iron has a rough surface that can hold paint and zinc for [[galvanization]] much more easily. Wrought iron was one of the most common types of iron in the [[medieval]] times. Its popularity has declined. It is needed to make historical items look historical. ==Related pages== *[[Mild steel]] {{stub}} [[Category:Iron]]