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.

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.

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 |







