A588 CORTEN Steel Plate Stock

A588 Corten Steel Plate aka Weathering Steel plate is a high strength steel that offers all the advantages of A572-50 but with excellent corrosion resistance to the elements.

The elevated levels of copper in A588 Corten plate produces a self healing characteristic that produces a natural red oxide patina look. This weathering grade steel is often used in unpainted applications such as bridges, guard rails, sign poles and highway structures because of its reduced maintenance cost and long-life durability. BBN Steel stocks an wide range of A588 Corten in thicknesses that can be purchased online in just the size you need. Give Us a call for additonal thicknesses, sizes and shapes.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Welding = Excellent
Machining / Grinding = Fair
Bending / Forming = Poor
Wear Resistance = Good
Corrosion Resistance = Superior

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES:

Tensile Strength = 65,000 psi
Yield Point = 50,000 psi
Elongation = 21% in 2"
Shearing Strength = 11,600 psi
Brinell Hardness = 135

AVAILABLE SIZES:

1x4ft, 2x2ft, 2x4ft. 4x4ft, 4x8ft, or Cut to Size
Stock Sizes may vary +/- 1/4"
Cut to Size Lengths +1/8" / - 0"

HOW TO MEASURE:

Thickness (A) X Width X Length

 

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