S355J0WP / 1.8945 Weathering Steel (Corten A)

Steel S355J0WP (Corten)

📌 Overview and Technical Specifications

Steel S355J0WP (Corten) is a weather-resistant low-alloy structural steel with enhanced corrosion resistance due to the formation of a stable oxide layer (patina). It is specifically designed for outdoor applications where long-term durability and minimal maintenance are required.

🛠 Specifications:

• Hardness: 170–230 HB
• Thickness: from 2 mm to 100 mm
• Yield strength: ≥ 355 MPa
• Tensile strength: 470–630 MPa
• Elongation: 20–25%

🧪 Chemical Composition

• Carbon (C): ≤0.16%
• Silicon (Si): 0.25 – 0.75%
• Manganese (Mn): 0.80 – 1.35%
• Phosphorus (P): 0.06 – 0.15%
• Sulfur (S): ≤0.030%
• Chromium (Cr): 0.30 – 1.25%
• Nickel (Ni): ≤0.65%
• Molybdenum (Mo): ≤0.50%
• Copper (Cu): 0.25 – 0.55%

⚙ Applications

Steel S355J0WP (Corten) is widely used in the following industries:

• 🏗 Architectural and structural applications
• 🚢 Shipbuilding and container production
• 🚆 Railway wagons, bridges, and tunnels
• 🏭 Industrial plants, chimneys, and metal frameworks
• 🎨 Artistic installations, facades, and urban design elements

🌟 Features

• ✅ Superior atmospheric corrosion resistance
• ✅ Self-protecting patina that eliminates the need for painting
• ✅ Long-term cost-effectiveness with reduced maintenance
• ✅ Excellent mechanical strength and structural stability
• ✅ Ideal for outdoor applications exposed to harsh weather conditions

Weather Resistant S355J0WP (Corten)

Delivery program : CORTEN A, CORTEN B, PATINAX 355, PATINAX 355P, REDSTEEL, REDSTEEL P.