WROUGHT IRON

WROUGHT IRON

WROUGHT IRON:  

It is a ferrous material aggregated from solidifying mass of pasty particles of highly refined metallic iron with which a minutely and uniformly distributed quantity of slag is incorporated without subsequent fusion.

Composition:   

Carbon 0.02 to 0.03%, Phosphorus 0.05 to 0.25%, Silicon 0.02 to 0.10%, Slag 0.05 to1.5%, Sulphur 0.008 to 0.02%, Manganese 0.02% balance is iron.

Properties:

1.    Wrought iron is never cast. All shaping is accomplished by pressing, hammering, forging, etc.

2.    It is noted for its high ductility and the ease with which it can be forged and welded. 

Uses:

1. Building construction                 Underground   services lines

2. Public works                              Bridge, railings, blast plates.

3. Industrial                                    Condenser tubes, unfired heat exchangers.

4. Railroad and marine                  Diesel  exhaust and brake piping

5. Others                                        Coal handling equipments.