Weathering steel plate ASTM A588 grade A is high strength steel that offers all the advantages of A572 grade 50 steel but with excellent corrosion resistance to the atmosphere. The elevated levels of copper in A588 grade A weathering steel produces a self healing characteristic that produces a natural red oxide patina look.
ASTM A588 grade A weathering steel plate is often used in unpainted applications such as bridges, guard rails and highway structures because of its reduced maintenance cost and long durability.
Weathering steel plate ASTM A588 grade A properties:
ASTM A588 Grade A | <100mm | ≥100-125mm | >125-200 |
Tensile strength min MPa | 485 | 460 | 435 |
Yield strength min MPa | 345 | 315 | 290 |
Elongation min | 21 | 21 | 21 |
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