SPA-H Weathering Alloy Steel Plate for Container

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SPA-H is a high-strength low-alloy weathering steel produced in accordance with multiple international standards, including AISI, ASTM, BS, DIN, and JIS.

 

Manufactured mainly by hot rolling, SPA-H corten steel plate and coil are specifically designed for structural applications exposed to harsh atmospheric environments.

SPA-H

By adding small amounts of alloying elements such as copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), and phosphorus (P) to ordinary carbon steel, SPA-H weathering steel forms a dense and stable oxide (patina) layer on its surface during atmospheric exposure. This protective layer significantly improves corrosion resistance, extending service life while reducing the need for painting or surface coatings.

 

Compared with conventional carbon steel, SPA-H weathering steel offers 2–8 times higher atmospheric corrosion resistance, and its coating durability is 1.5–10 times longer.

 

In addition to excellent weather resistance, SPA-H steel provides outstanding strength, toughness, plasticity, weldability, wear resistance, fatigue resistance, and high-temperature performance, making it suitable for demanding structural applications.

 

Product Specifications

 

Product Name: Corten Steel Plate SPA-H Weathering Alloy Steel Plate / Coil

Standard: AISI / ASTM / BS / DIN / JIS / EN / GB

Technique: Hot Rolled

Special Use: High-Strength Steel Plate

HS Code: 27040010

Thickness: 1.5–200 mm (common range: 3–80 mm)

Width: 1000–3000 mm

Length: 2000–12000 mm (customizable)

Surface: Mill Finish

Stock Status: Regular stock available

MOQ: 5 tons

Packing: Export seaworthy packing, securely bundled and protected

Inspection: Third-party inspection accepted (SGS, BV)

Mill Test Certificate: Available before shipment

Payment Terms: T/T or L/C

Delivery Time: Immediate from stock or based on order quantity

Price: Negotiable

Loading Capacity: 25 tons per 20″ container

 

SPA-H corten steel is widely used in container structures, railway vehicles, bridges, towers, oil derricks, harbor construction, offshore oil platforms, and chemical or petroleum equipment containers that operate in environments containing hydrogen sulfide and other corrosive media.

 

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What is spa H material?

As Spa-h steel coil material is a weathering steel, it forms the protective patina on the surface which gives it a rustic appearance. The chemical composition of the JIS g3125 spa-h strip includes carbon, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulphur, copper, chromium and nickel.

 

What is spa-h steel equivalent?

Worldwide equivalents of grade SPA-H (Japan: JIS ) Cross reference table for Steel SPA-H (JIS ) and its European equivalent S355J0WP (1.8945)

 

What is the chemical composition of SPA-H Steel?

The main elements include carbon (C), manganese (Mn), silicon (Si), chromium (Cr), and copper (Cu). Their contents are strictly controlled to ensure mechanical properties and weather resistance.

 

How to maintain SPA-H Steel?

SPA-H steel requires minimal maintenance. A stable rust layer protects the steel. Regular cleaning to remove dust or debris and avoiding prolonged water exposure is sufficient.

 

Can SPA-H Steel be welded?

Yes. Low-hydrogen arc welding or gas shielded welding is recommended. Preheating and slow cooling after welding help prevent cracking.

 

CORTENCorten ACorten B  
ASTM A588/A588MA588 Grade AA588 Grade BA588 Grade CA588 Grade K
ASME SA588/SA588MSA588 Grade ASA588 Grade BSA588 Grade CSA588 Grade K
EN 10025-5S235J0WS235J2WS355J0WPS355J2WP
S355J0WS355J2WS355K2W 
EN 10155S235J0WS235J2W  
S355J0WPS355J2WP  
S355J0WS355J2G1WS355J2G2WS355K2G1W
S355K2G2W   
TB/T 197908CuPVRE09CuPTiRE-A09CuPTiRE-B09CuPCrNi-A
09CuPCrNi-B05CuPCrNi  
GB/T 4171Q295GNHQ345GNHQ265GNHQ310GNH
Q235NHQ295NHQ355NHQ415NH
Q460NHQ500NHQ550NH 
JIS G 3114SMA400AWSMA400BWSMA400CW 
SMA400APSMA400BPSMA400CP 
SMA490AWSMA490BWSMA490CW 
SMA490APSMA490BPSMA490CP 
SMA570WSMA570P  
JIS G3125SPA-HSPA-C