The original corten steel received the standard designation A242 (corten A) from the ASTM International standards group. Newer ASTM grades are A588 (corten B) and A606 for thin sheet.
ASTM A 242 corten steel covers A242 Type 1 weather resistant steel plates and A242 Type 2 corten steel plates. A242 Type 1 weather resistant steel plates are often used in housing structures, construction industry and freight cars. While A242 Type 2 corten steel plates are used majorly in urban furnishing, passenger ships or cranes.
A242 Type 2 corten steel plates are also used in bridge and other large structural applications, marine transportation, architectural applications, etc.
If you need to purchase A242 Type 2 corten steel plates etc. weather resistant steel, please tell us your project name also. So that BBN professional can match more suitable resource for you.
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