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ASTM A588 steel is a low-alloy high-strength structural weathering steel, or weathering steel, or atmospheric corrosion resistant steel. There are grades and they are ASTM A588 Grade A, ASTM A588 Grade B, ASTM A588 Grade C, ASTM A588 Grade K.

ASTM A588 grade B steel contains Cu, P, Cr, Ni and other elements. These elements give the steel A588 grade B a high resistance to the corrosion of atmosphere. A588 grade B steel plates Intergranular Corrosion resistant is gold, silver, black and so on. A588 grade B steel also contains some alloy elements such as copper, nickel, and chromium element, these elements improve A588 grade B limited performances, like corrosion resistance, high electrical conductivity, oxidation resistance, and ease of fabrication, etc.

A588 grade B steel has a minimum yield strength of 345MPa, and a minimum tensile strength of 485MPa. A588 grade B steel also displays a good level of atmospheric corrosion resistance. Under certain “real world” atmospheric conditions, it can be splendidly resistant to corrosion. Moreover, A588 grade B steel can be used in immersed environments and the characteristics of A588 grade B steel are deteriorated a little bit in the case of having chloride ions.

A588 Grade B steel can be used in bridge, railway vehicle, structure, pipe and screen, etc. As the alloy elements in A588 grade B steel improves, the steel A588 grade B can be used in higher strength and better performance environment and has wide application in many areas.

Used in a wide variety of applications, A588 Grade B steel combines good weldability with guaranteed strength and the ability to maintain a high strength-to-weight ratio. A588 Grade B steel is widely used in the construction industry for buildings, bridges, machinery, transportation, rail vehicles, and other structures. A588 Grade B steel can also be used in a variety of environments and can perform its properties in catastrophic and heavy-duty environments.