What is Corten Steel?
There are two types of weathering steel: Corten steel and stainless steel. In a high-temperature oven, corten steels plates are heated and then cooled to produce weathering steel. A unique reddish-brown hue results from hardening the steel.
What is Regular Steel?
Regular steel is a form of steel that contains carbon and other components, which makes it a strong and durable material that can be used to create tools such as blades and cutlery for commercial and industrial uses.
Difference Between Corten and Regular Steel
Properties: Chemically treated steel is called corten steel, which provides better corrosion resistance. In chemical treatment, steel is immersed in a solution that contains chromium, nickel, manganese, and silicon metals.
As regular steel is not treated in this manner, it will rust when exposed to moisture in the long run. Regular steel corrodes and rusts when exposed to moisture and oxygen.
Combination of elements: Combined with iron, manganese, and carbon, corten steel plates is more malleable and resistant to impact damage than other steel forms because of the high carbon content.
Iron and carbon combine to make regular steel. Regular steel is extremely durable, however, if not treated properly, it can corrode. Using ordinary steel and stainless steel together is a good solution to these issues.
Corrosion resistance: The weathering steel known as corten steel has been rusted to give it an aged appearance. This gives it an attractive and distinctive appearance, while also protecting the substance underneath.
Corrosion in ordinary steel occurs due to the chemicals in the metal and its ability to produce a protective coating as well as its ability to oxidize rapidly in damp environments. Intense heat or humidity can wear away or dispense with the protective layer, allowing oxygen to reach the steel and rust it.
Costing: The cost of corten steel varies depending on several factors, such as the length of your project, the steel used for its thickness and quality, and any additional features you choose for your project.
Depending on where you live and where you buy your regular steel, and whether or not the steel is already finished, regular steel costs are different. The price of the sheet or bar will be higher if it has already been rolled into sheets or bars compared to raw.
Applications: Steel is one of the most often used building and manufacturing materials. It is not only robust but also lightweight and simple to use. Examples of common steel uses include:
- Architecture structural support.
- Instruments, devices, and equipment for light duty.
- Parts of machinery.
- Implants for surgery.
- It is also used in many applications like automobile industries, military, aerospace, and many more.
The Corten A Steel Plates material is weathering steel with a corrosion-resistant coating suitable for outdoor use.
Corten steel is commonly used for the following applications:
- Buildings’ roofs, walls, and facades.
- The terrace and balcony of the apartment.
- A stairwell, a ramp, a balcony, and a landing on the exterior.
