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ASTM A588 Corrosion-Resistant Structural Steel Plate
Leeco® Steel stocks and supplies ASTM A588 corrosion-resistant structural steel plate.
A588 Steel Plate Overview:
Corrosion-resistant, high-strength, low-alloy steel plate.
Available in three grades: A, B and K.
Often referred to as Weathering steel.
Has properties similar to COR-TEN® steel.
Ideal for welding, riveting or bolting in construction applications, primarily for bridges and buildings.
Suitable for many applications in bare or unpainted conditions when exposed properly.
Charpy test requirements may be requested.
May be certified to meet multiple specifications and/or standards on Mill Test Report, but guaranteed to be certified to meet ASTM A588 standards.
Available Sizes
Leeco Steel stocks the following standard sizes, but other sizes may be available for special orders.
THICKNESS
WIDTH
LENGTH
A588 all grades
3/16" – 8"
48" – 120"
Up to 480"
Material Properties
The following material properties are ASTM specifications and will be confirmed on the Mill Test Report.
Thickness
Yield Point (ksi)
Tensile Strength (ksi)
Min. 2” Elongation %
4 in. and under
50
70
21
Over 4 in. to 5 in.
46
67
21
Over 5 in. to 8 in.
42
63
21
Chemical Composition
The following composition properties are ASTM specifications for these A588 grades.
A
Carbon
0.19% max
Manganese
0.80-1.25%
Phosphorus
0.030% max
Sulfur
0.030% max
Silicon
0.03-0.65%
Nickel
0.40% max
Chromium
0.40-0.65%
Copper
0.25-0.40%
Vanadium
0.02-0.10%
B
Carbon
0.20% max
Manganese
0.75-1.35%
Phosphorus
0.030% max
Sulfur
0.030% max
Silicon
0.15-0.50%
Nickel
0.50% max
Chromium
0.40-0.70%
Copper
0.20-0.40%
Vanadium
0.01-0.10%
K
Carbon
0.17%
Manganese
0.50-1.20%
Phosphorus
0.030% max
Sulfur
0.030% max
Silicon
0.25-0.50%
Nickel
0.40% max
Chromium
0.40-0.70%
Molybdenum
0.10%
Copper
0.30-0.50%
Columbium
0.005-0.05%