What is Corten B weather resistant steel ?
Corten B weathering steel, full name atmospheric corrosion resistant high strength low alloy steel plate, also known as atmospheric corrosion resistant hot rolled steel or Corten steel, is a representative steel of the American Cu-P series steel and is a weathering steel.
Corten B atmospheric corrosion resistant steel is mainly used in containers, power plants, chimneys, railway projects and outdoor steel, and is widely favored for its good corrosion resistance, heat resistance and mechanical properties.
Features of Corten B atmospheric steel
Excellent corrosion resistance: Compared with ordinary carbon steel, Corten B steel has better corrosion resistance in the atmosphere, its weather resistance is 28 times that of ordinary carbon steel, and its paintability is 1.510 times that of ordinary carbon steel.
Good mechanical properties: Corten B corten material has good mechanical processing properties such as stamping and bending, and good plasticity.
Relatively low price: Compared with stainless steel, Corten B corten metal sheet has only a small amount of alloying elements, so the price is relatively low.
Special protection mechanism: After adding trace elements such as phosphorus, copper, chromium, and nickel to steel, a dense and highly adhesive protective film is formed on the surface of the steel, which prevents the spread and development of corrosion, protects the substrate under the rust layer, and slows down its corrosion rate.
Due to its excellent performance, Corten B corten steel material is widely used in many fields:
Bridges: manufacturing bridge main beams, bridge panels, inclined cables and other structural parts, with long service life and low maintenance costs.
Buildings: used to manufacture load-bearing structures and decorative panels of high-rise buildings, with beautiful appearance and good durability.
Vehicles and ships: manufacturing car bodies, ship hulls and parts, etc., to improve the anti-corrosion performance and service life of products.
Others: also widely used in outdoor steel occasions such as railway engineering and power plant chimneys.
