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Identification of Wrought IronThe authenticity of wrought iron can be verified by performing certain tests on the metal which can range from simple ones to the technical ones. |
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Wrought Iron : Conservation | History | Identification | Alternatives | Specification | Maintenance | Wrought Iron Art | The Blacksmith Craft | White Wrought Iron | Rustic Wrought Iron | Ornamental Wrought Iron Identification of Wrought IronWrought iron is a very pure form of iron with only about half of one per cent carbon. It is tough, malleable, less fusible, and usually has a fibrous structure. Wrought iron is used mostly in ornamental ironwork, such as fences and handrails, because it is welded or painted easily and it rusts very slowly. Wrought iron is popular for the bold statement made by the products constructed it. With the desire for durability and rustic beauty, wrought iron is making a fashion statement in homes, all around the world. Wrought iron unlike other metals is full of irregularities of the surface, due to being made by hand, each piece being somewhat different. This is the beauty of the products made from wrought iron. Wrought iron is not like cast iron, it is not brittle, and does not break easily. This is the reason why, wrought iron is considered as more delicate; however, it is found that, years of paint can obscure this. Cast iron is most frequently identified by its repetitive nature, and forms, which could be carved in a wooden pattern, but not made by hammer and anvil. Identifying Wrought Iron Identifying wrought iron is sometimes easy and sometimes not. Wrought comes in various non-standardized grades that range from very nearly pure iron to coarse "muck-bar". There are several tests.
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