Whatb Is Iron Rods?
An Iron Rod Is a length of iron that is mainly used in heavy construction projects. Reinforced concrete is intertwined with iron rods, also called rebar, to strengthen the tension of the build. An iron rod can be purchased with or without a ribbed design. Construction-grade iron rods are primarily used in construction or building projects, but a wrought-iron rod can be used in various types of decorative art projects.
Iron is one of the 92 basic elements that are considered “natural,” meaning they’re not manmade; iron is identified by the symbol “Fe” and has an atomic number of 26. It is hardly ever found in a pure iron form, though there have been pure iron meteorites found. Iron is usually mined in the form of an oxidized or sulfide form of iron ore. The iron ore has to go through a process of reduction to be transformed into a pure metallic state. This reduction process basically takes the oxygen out of the ore and makes it pure.
What Is Iron Rod Made Of?
Specifications/Special Features – Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Copper, Brass, Cupro Nickel, Aluminium, Zinc, Lead, 17.4PH, 440C etc.
What Type Of Material Is Iron Rod?
The material we fondly refer to as “iron” is in fact alloys of iron. The metal is mixed with other elements, mainly carbon, to increase its strength and resilience. Some of the common types of iron include: Pig iron This is basic raw iron that is moulded into blocks known as pigs.
What Is Iron Rod Used For?
From ladder rungs to door handles, reinforcing concrete to being threaded and holding objects together, metal rod is essential in any industry. Smooth stainless steel rod can be attractive and even decorative, while threaded stainless steel rod can be used to hold objects together and maintain permanence.
Iron rods are used in the construction business sector to build factories, residential homes, industries, commerical outlets, markets buildings and large worship centres.
What Are The Types Of Iron Rods?
- Mild Steel Plain Bars. This is one of the simplest types of steel bars which is being used in building construction for a long time now.
- Hot Rolled Deformed Bars.
- TMT Steel.
- Cold Worked Steel Bars.
- Prestressing Steel Bars.
What Are The Characteristics Of Iron Rods?
Iron is a lustrous, ductile, malleable, silver-gray metal (group VIII of the periodic table). It is known to exist in four distinct crystalline forms. Iron rusts in damp air, but not in dry air. It dissolves readily in dilute acids.
Why Is Iron Rod Used In Construction?
Iron is used in construction of bridges and houses because it is capable of lifting the weight of different things at one time. We know that iron is a strong, hard and tough metal, hence it has high resisting power. So, it can resist high load, stress and strain.
Iron Rods Prices In Ghana:
| ITEMS | QUANTITY | UNIT PRICE GH¢ | TON PRICE GH¢ |
| 1/4 (6MM) | 550 PCS | 15.90 | 8,700.00 |
| 3/8(7.5MM) | 300 PCS | ||
| 3/8(7.5MM) (STD) | 300 PCS | ||
| 8MM (30FT) | 300 PCS | 22 | 6,600.00 |
| 10MM (30FT) | 180 PCS | 48.40 | 8,700.00 |
| 11.5MM (30FT) | 150 PCS | 60.70 | 9,100.00 |
| 12MM Ordinary | 125 PCS | 26.50 | 3300.00 |
| 12MM(STD) | 125 PCS | 72.80 | 9,100.00 |
| 5/8(14.MM) | 95 PCS | 95.80 | 9,100.00 |
| 5/8(14.MM) (STD) | 95 PCS | ||
| 16MMOrdinary | 70 PCS | 47.50 | 3300.00 |
| 16MM(STD) | 70 PCS | 130.00 | 9,100.00 |
| 3/4(18MM) | 47 PCS | ||
| 20MM | 48 PCS | 9,100 | |
| 25MM | 28 PCS | 138.00 | 3860.00 |
| 8MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 210 PCS | 57.20 | 12000.00 |
| 10MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 134 PCS | 90.00 | 12000.00 |
| 12MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 92 PCS | 130.5 | 12000.00 |
| 14MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 68 PCS | ||
| 16MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 52 PCS | 231 | 12000.00 |
| 18MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 41 PSC | ||
| 20MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 32 PCS | 375 | 12000.00 |
| 25MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 21 PCS | 404.80 | 12000.00 |
| 32MM (40FT) HIGH TENSILE | 13 PCS | 334.70 | 4350.00 |