ASTM A242 Type 1 steel description:
Category: high strength low-alloy structural steel
Standard: ASTM A242
Corten Steel ASTM A242 Type 1 equivalent: Corten A, ASTM 588 Grade A, IRSM 41 -97
Features: improved atmospheric corrosion resistance and higher temperature resistance
Chemical Composition For Corten Steel ASTM A242 Type 1 Plate
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|
Corten A |
ASTM 588 Grade A |
ASTM 242 TYPE -1 |
IRSM 41 -97 |
|
Carbon, Max |
0.12 |
0.19 |
0.15 |
0.10 |
|
Manganese |
0.20-50 |
0.80-1.25 |
1.00 |
0.25-0.45 |
|
Phosphorus |
0.07-0.15 |
0.04 |
0.15 |
0.07-0.11 |
|
Sulphur, max |
0.030 |
0.05 |
0.05 |
0.030 |
|
Silicon |
0.25-0.75 |
0.30-0.65 |
0.25-0.40 |
0.28-0.72 |
|
Nickel, max |
0.65 |
0.40 |
– |
0.20-0.49 |
|
Chromium |
0.50-1.25 |
0.40-065 |
– |
0.30-0.50 |
|
Molybdenum, max |
– |
– |
– |
– |
|
Copper |
0.25-0.55 |
0.25-0.40 |
0.20 min |
0.30-0.39 |
|
Vanadium |
– |
0.02-0.10 |
– |
0.050 |
|
Aluminimum |
– |
… |
– |
0.030 |
Mechanical properties of corten steel ASTM A242 Type 1 Sheets
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Tensile Strength |
Min. Yield Point |
Elongation |
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CORTEN A |
[470 – 630 MPa] |
[355 MPa] |
20 % min |
|
ASTM 588 GR. A |
[485 MPa] |
[345 MPa] |
21% min |
|
ASTM 242 TYPE -1 |
[480 MPa] |
[345 MPa] |
16% min |
|
IRSM 41- 97 |
[480 MPa] |
[340 MPa] |
21% min |
ASTM A242 steels applications:
A242 steel plate can be used in the manufacture of vehicles, bridges, towers, construction of tanks, containers, frame structures, with requirements of welding, or bolted.
