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.

 

CORTEN Corten A Corten B    
ASTM A588/A588M A588 Grade A A588 Grade B A588 Grade C A588 Grade K
ASME SA588/SA588M SA588 Grade A SA588 Grade B SA588 Grade C SA588 Grade K
EN 10025-5 S235J0W S235J2W S355J0WP S355J2WP
S355J0W S355J2W S355K2W  
EN 10155 S235J0W S235J2W    
S355J0WP S355J2WP    
S355J0W S355J2G1W S355J2G2W S355K2G1W
S355K2G2W      
TB/T 1979 08CuPVRE 09CuPTiRE-A 09CuPTiRE-B 09CuPCrNi-A
09CuPCrNi-B 05CuPCrNi    
GB/T 4171 Q295GNH Q345GNH Q265GNH Q310GNH
Q235NH Q295NH Q355NH Q415NH
Q460NH Q500NH Q550NH  
JIS G 3114 SMA400AW SMA400BW SMA400CW  
SMA400AP SMA400BP SMA400CP  
SMA490AW SMA490BW SMA490CW  
SMA490AP SMA490BP SMA490CP  
SMA570W SMA570P    
JIS G3125 SPA-H SPA-C