What are Corten Steel’s Beneficial Characteristics? This article is all about it. CorTen, often known as weathering steel, is a special type of steel developed by the US Steel Corporation that has several unique features that sculptors and architects adore. It’s unique in that it’s carefully engineered to generate a protective layer of rust that protects the steel’s deeper layers from corrosion. The advantages are self-evident. However, there are more benefits to using CorTen steel in your construction projects.
CorTen is a type of carbon steel that has been injected with carbon for added strength. Modern swords, interestingly, are also made of carbon-infused steel. It’s known as “high carbon steel” in the sword industry. It hardens the steel to the point that it can withstand the abuse that would bend or break lesser steel. Carbon steels are also more prone to rusting on the surface. The superficial rust in CorTen, on the other hand, is tuned for beauty and durability.
While CorTen steel isn’t appropriate for every project, the attributes it was designed to have made it a wonderful choice for builders seeking the properties it was supposed to have.
FOR A REASON, IT’S DESCRIBED AS “WEATHERING STEEL.”
