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S355 Corten Steel Sheet

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Technical Parameters of Weathering Steel Plate
Parameter CategoryParameterTechnical SpecificationsCommon Standards (Examples)
Material ClassificationGrade DesignationASTM: A242, A588, A606, A847, A871
EN: S235J0W, S235J2W, S355J0WP, S355J2WP, S355J0W, S355J2W
CORTEN: A, B
ASTM A242, ASTM A588, EN 10025-5
TypePainted (for immediate protection), Unpainted (weathering)/
Chemical CompositionCopper Content (%)0.25-0.55 (Key weathering element)ASTM A242
Chromium Content (%)0.30-1.25ASTM A242
Nickel Content (%)0.12-0.65ASTM A242
Silicon Content (%)0.25-0.75ASTM A242
Phosphorus Content (%)0.01-0.04ASTM A242
Carbon Content (%)≤0.22 (Grade dependent)ASTM A588
Mechanical PropertiesYield Strength (MPa)345-500 (Grade and thickness dependent)ASTM E10
Tensile Strength (MPa)485-700 (Grade and thickness dependent)ASTM A370
Elongation (%)18-22 (Minimum in 50mm)ASTM A370
Impact Toughness (J)20-34 at -20°C to -40°C (Grade and temperature dependent)ASTM A370
Physical PropertiesDensity (g/cm³)7.85ASTM B311
Modulus of Elasticity (GPa)200-210ASTM E111
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (10⁻⁶/°C)11.0-12.0 at 20-100°CASTM E228
Thermal Conductivity (W/m·K)45-50 at 20°CASTM E1461
Corrosion PropertiesAtmospheric Corrosion Resistance4-8 times carbon steel (Environment dependent)ASTM G101
Patina Formation Time6-24 months (Environment dependent)/
Corrosion Rate0.002-0.003 mm/year in rural atmosphereASTM G50
Protective Patina CharacteristicsDense, adherent, self-healing/
Dimensional SpecificationsThickness Range (mm)3.0-150.0 (Standard), Custom thickness availableASTM A6
Width Range (mm)1500-4000 (Standard)ASTM A6
Length Range (mm)6000-18000 (Standard)ASTM A6
Flatness Tolerance0.5-3 mm/m (Depends on thickness)ASTM A6
TolerancesThickness Tolerance±0.1mm to ±0.8mm (Depends on thickness)ASTM A6
Width Tolerance±3mm to ±15mmASTM A6
Length Tolerance±10mm to ±40mmASTM A6
Surface PropertiesSurface FinishHot-rolled, Shot blasted, Pre-weatheredASTM A480
Patina ColorOrange-brown to violet-brown (Natural), Accelerated patina available/
Surface Roughness (Ra)2.5-12.5 μm (As rolled)ASME B46.1
Environmental PerformanceSuitable EnvironmentsRural, Urban, Industrial, Marine (with precautions)/
Critical Humidity Level~60% RH for patina stabilization/
Chloride ResistanceModerate (Not recommended for severe marine splash zones)/
Processing CharacteristicsWeldabilityExcellent (With compatible electrodes)AWS D1.1
MachinabilityGood (Similar to carbon steel)/
FormabilityGood (Minimum bending radius 2-3x thickness)ASTM E190
CutabilityExcellent with all thermal cutting methods/
Metallurgical PropertiesMicrostructureFerrite-Pearlite with copper precipitates/
Grain SizeASTM 5-9ASTM E112
Non-Metallic InclusionsMaximum Level 2.0ASTM E45
Testing & CertificationCorrosion TestingCyclic corrosion testing per ASTM G85ASTM G85
Mechanical TestingTensile, Bend, ImpactASTM A370
Chemical AnalysisSpectrochemical analysisASTM A751
CertificationMill Test Certificate 3.1/3.2EN 10204
Application PerformanceDesign StrengthSame as carbon steel in structural applicationsAISC 360
Fire ResistanceBetter than carbon steel at elevated temperatures/
Fatigue StrengthComparable to carbon steel of similar strengthASTM E466
Service Temperature -50°C to +400°C /

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