What is the tensile strength of SPA-H weathering steel plates?

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The tensile strength of SPA-H weathering steel plates is specified in the Japanese Industrial Standard JIS G 3115, with a defined range of 480–620 MPa.

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Key Supplementary Details

Corresponding Mechanical Property Indicators

Yield strength: ≥ 345 MPa

Elongation (in a 50 mm gauge length): ≥ 22%

These properties ensure SPA-H steel has good structural load-bearing capacity and ductility, suitable for outdoor applications like scenic guide signs, building facades, and transportation facilities.

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Impact of Processing on Tensile Strength

Cold working (e.g., flattening, bending) may slightly increase the local tensile strength of the steel but reduce its ductility.

Laser cutting only affects the narrow heat-affected zone (HAZ) at the cut edge, with no significant impact on the tensile strength of the bulk material.

Welding will cause a slight decrease in tensile strength in the weld zone, which can be mitigated by using matching welding materials (e.g., E7018-C1 electrodes).

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Influence of Patina Formation

The formation of the protective patina layer on the surface of SPA-H steel does not change the tensile strength of the substrate, as the patina is only a thin oxide film (thickness usually ≤ 0.2 mm).

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