Rusty steel....

[x39]

Can anyone tell me the trade name or SAE number of the structural steel that is designed to rust quickly, the surface rust forming a protective barrier to further corrosion? It is commonly used in outdoor sculptures and guardrails. Thanks.

[SDL]

Can anyone tell me the trade name or SAE number of the structural steel that is designed to rust quickly, the surface rust forming a protective barrier to further corrosion? It is commonly used in outdoor sculptures and guardrails. Thanks.

ASTM A 588 or ASTM A 242

Steve Larner

[Powerpooche]

The steel used in the rusty light poles I believe is Corten or Cor-ten.

P.O.

[x39]

Thanks guys.

[lugnut]

I think you need to call the Ford motor company for that answer
Mel

[wierdscience]

There is an entire bridge built from it not far from here.Read the article for a hint in designing hollow structures with it.






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[wierdscience]

I think you need to call the Ford motor company for that answer
Mel

Two completely different types steel used on Fords and Chevys.

On a Ford they use"weathering steel"since it forms a protective coating,on a Chevy they use "disappearing steel" since it becomes invisable as it ages

[Evan]

On a Ford they use"weathering steel"since it forms a protective coating

Good thing too since the paint sure doesn't. What's left of it that is.

[kendall]

Good thing too since the paint sure doesn't. What's left of it that is.

Yeah, but not as bad as late 70s/early 80s Gm cars, no matter what color it was when you bought it, the hood, roof, and deck lid would be primer grey in six months. Gotta admit, the primer held up good though!

Only problem on my explorer is the rocker panels, for some reason they've peeled off in very thin sheets, almost look laminated.


Some towers out by Holland Mi. are made with that type steel, thought it was a pretty good idea, been looking for a chunk or two of it to make a couple ornaments from, city here frowns on cars for some reason.

Ken.

[aostling]

Can anyone tell me the trade name or SAE number of the structural steel that is designed to rust quickly, the surface rust forming a protective barrier to further corrosion? It is commonly used in outdoor sculptures and guardrails.

A new library in Scottsdale AZ was recently built out of this rustable steel. It opened on 1 September, but it refused to rust until a few days ago when the first rain in months finally fell. The building will eventually turn dark brown, but I think they should lacquer the sheeting to freeze the present color, which glows like golden syrup.