IRSM 41-97 Corten steel plate are constructional weathering steel materials that can be utilized in the construction of outdoor structures without painting or other extra conditions of protection. Developed for a particular outdoor structure application, such plates do form a kind of appearance of rust on the exterior surfaces, helping increase aesthetic beauty apart from forming a kind of protective cover from corrosion.
The versatility of IRSM 41-97 Corten steel plates makes them suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
Architectural Features: Corten Steel is in much demand because of its distinct artistic nature for being used in architectural projects for facades of buildings, and outdoor sculptures, and for architectural decoration for features in gardens.
Transport: Corten steel has a very high strength-to-weight ratio, which makes it impervious to corrosion this makes the metal widely applicable industrially in making railway wagons and shipping containers, together with automotive components.
Construction: From bridges and retaining walls to structural beams and roofing systems, Corten steel plates provide unbeatable Industrial equipment: The industries of mining, oil, gas, manufacturing and others base their fabrications on equipment and machines with Corten Steel.
It is an improved type of steel, making it have alloying materials such as copper, chromium, and nickel, which all improve the ability to build an oxide protective layer on the surface when exposed to moisture and oxygen.
Yes, they provide good resistance to corrosion by saltwater and hence are good to be utilized even in marine applications, including shipbuilding and other offshore structures.
Yes, Corten steel is weldable using conventional techniques, provided proper ventilation is looked into, along with compatible filler materials.
Corten Steel is relative to environmental factors like humidity, temperature, and exposure to salt spray, generally taking some months to some years for these to be realized.