08-09-2022, 12:18 PM
CORTEN has successfully overcome rust, steel's most weakest, by capitalizing on its unique "rust cures rust" function.
When exposed to the atmosphere without painting, CORTEN begins to rust in the same way as ordinary steel. But soon the alloying elements in CORTEN cause a protective surface layer of fine-textured rust to form, thereby suppressing corrosion rate.
Capitalizing on this excellent property, CORTEN can be used without painting, thereby nullifying the commonly held belief that "steel must be used with paint."
CORTEN refers to corrosion resistance and tensile strength. USS sold its discrete plate business to International Steel Group, USS still sells branded material in strip-mill plate and sheet forms.
When exposed to the atmosphere without painting, CORTEN begins to rust in the same way as ordinary steel. But soon the alloying elements in CORTEN cause a protective surface layer of fine-textured rust to form, thereby suppressing corrosion rate.
Capitalizing on this excellent property, CORTEN can be used without painting, thereby nullifying the commonly held belief that "steel must be used with paint."
CORTEN refers to corrosion resistance and tensile strength. USS sold its discrete plate business to International Steel Group, USS still sells branded material in strip-mill plate and sheet forms.