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Corten steel is a class of atmospheric corrosion-resistant steel, can be in the atmospheric environment for several years after the surface of the formation of a stable, dense, solid rust layer, to prevent or delay the material further rust corrosion. In non-heavily polluted and non-marine climate conditions, the normal atmospheric environment of weathering steel has excellent corrosion resistance, the use of corten steel for the skeleton structure of buildings or structures, steel surface can be achieved to free of painting, maintenance-free, without affecting the normal use of its.

Corten steel plate garden landscape features

Weathering steel plate, red rusty corten steel plate, rusty steel curtain wall, can be used as the main technical support for the facade material is that rusty steel plate has superior corrosion resistance compared with general corten steel. Under natural climatic conditions, rusty steel plate has good metal adhesion (i.e. rust red) by adding weathering alloy elements such as chromium, niobium, molybdenum, nickel, titanium, rare earths and other weathering alloy elements to form a layer of steel between the rust layer and the substrate that is about 50-100 microns thick and dense with an oxidized layer.

Corten steel development history

Corten steel research and development and engineering applications began in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s, at first only used in the railroad transportation sector, then in the 1960s used in bridge construction. 1964 in the United States in New Jersey built the world's first weather-resistant steel bridges, and in 1974 built the "New River Gorge bridge" steel bridge became a classic example of the application of weather-resistant steel bridges. The "New River Gorge bridge" was built in 1974 and became a classic example of the application of weather-resistant steel bridges, after which more weather-resistant steel bridges were built and put into use. These bridges have been decades or even half a century, still intact normal use, enough to see the corten steel in the atmospheric corrosion resistance advantages. After the United States, from the last century, weathering steel has been gradually applied, and used in different forms of construction, and even as a decorative material, with its unique "chocolate color" is widely used in outdoor gardening decoration or outdoor projects, such as corten steel flower pots, corten steel fountains, corten steel barbecue grill, corten steel retaining plate, corten steel fireplace, corten steel entrance gate, corten steel art sculpture, corten steel curtain wall, park decoration, green space sculpture and so on.

Principle of corten steel

After adding phosphorus, copper, chromium, nickel and other trace elements to steel, the surface of the steel to form a dense and strong adhesion of the protective film, hindering the rust to the spread and development of the protection of the substrate below the rust layer, in order to slow down its corrosion rate.
Dense oxide film formed between the rust layer and the substrate, about 50μm ~ 100μm thick amorphous spinel-type oxide layer.
The protective film prevents atmospheric oxygen and water from penetrating into the steel substrate, slowing down the corrosion to the deep development of steel materials, greatly improving the resistance of steel materials to atmospheric corrosion.
Corten steel can be thinned, exposed or simplified coating, is a new steel system that can be integrated into the modern metallurgical new technology, new technology.

corten steel gardening products in the garden landscape special performance

corten steel gardening products have outstanding visual expression. The corroded steel plate will change with time. Its color brightness and saturation are higher than general structural materials, so it simply stands out in the background of landscaping. In addition, the rough rusty surface of the steel plate makes the structure larger and higher quality.
corten steel gardening products have a strong physical description. Like other metal materials, the corroded steel plate is relatively simple to change in shape and can maintain good integrity, which is difficult to achieve in wood, stone and concrete.
corten steel garden products also have a unique ability to define space. Due to the great strength and toughness of steel, it is not as constrained in thickness as masonry materials due to its structure. Therefore, it is possible to divide the space very clearly and precisely with a very thin steel plate, making the place clean, bright and vibrant.
Changed the language of time. corten steel plate, red rusty corten steel plate, rusty steel curtain wall all change with time. Its color changes a lot due to the environment and climate. After a long period of time, it changes from a bright reddish brown color to a dull dark blue-gray color. The color and texture of corten steel is full of beauty and can reflect a unique artistic appeal. The sense of history of a place can be traced back to record moments in time, and the vitality of a place can be extended so that limited materials can "coexist" with each other, reflecting the concept of sustainable planning.

Corten Steel Characteristics and Uses

1、Characteristics

(1) It has the characteristics of high-quality steel such as strong, plastic extension, molding, welding and cutting, abrasion, high temperature and fatigue resistance;

(2) Weathering resistance is 2 to 8 times of plain carbon steel, energy saving, environmental health.

2、The main uses of weathering steel include:

1. For steel structures used in railroads, vehicles, bridges, pylons, photovoltaic, high-speed engineering and other long-term exposure to the atmosphere. The application of weathering steel in these fields can significantly improve the service life and durability of the structure and reduce maintenance costs.

2. Used in the manufacture of containers, oil derricks, harbor buildings and so on. The corrosion resistance of weathering steel makes it ideal for these applications.

3. Weathering steel is also widely used in the landscape decoration industry for rusted sculptures, landscape curtain walls, retaining walls, etc. The rust-red appearance of weathering steel gives it a unique artistic aesthetic, making it an important element in modern landscape design.

The main applications of corten steel in the field of horticulture:

1. Landscape sculpture: The plasticity and natural corrosion of corten steel make it an ideal material for making landscape sculptures. Artists can utilize its characteristics to create works full of artistic and historical sense. These sculptures are not only decorative, but also reflect the contemporary concepts of environmental protection and sustainability.

2. Walls and fences: Weather-resistant steel can be used to create walls or fences to enclose garden or patio spaces. Its rust-red appearance contrasts with green plants, adding a distinctive touch of color to the horticultural landscape. At the same time, the corrosion resistance of corten steel ensures the long-term beauty and durability of the wall or fence.

3. Plant space enclosure: Weather-resistant steel can also be used for enclosing plant space, such as terrace-type plant landscape dividing boards, plant planting troughs, plant backdrops and tree pool panel decoration. These applications can be processed into a variety of closed structures, openwork permeable or semi-open visual permeable spaces according to the growth needs of plants and horticultural design styles, in order to create a rich horticultural landscape.

4. Retaining Walls and Landscape Walls: Weather-resistant steel landscape retaining walls are a fast and effective way to deal with elevation differences. Utilizing shaped steel plates as sidewall retainers for planting ponds can create a unique landscape. At the same time, the rust-red appearance of weather-resistant steel and the simple geometric shape make it highlight a unique artistic charm against the green background.

5. Seats and signage: corten steel can also be used to manufacture public facilities such as seats and signage in gardens. Its strong and durable characteristics make these facilities can withstand the test of the natural environment, such as wind and sun, while its unique appearance also adds color to the landscape.

In addition, corten steel is also widely used in high-pressure towers, fire-resistant weathering steel floor bearing plate, thermal power plants, coal yards, cement plants, loading machinery, mining machinery, engineering machinery, metallurgical machinery and other fields.

Advantages of corten steel

Traditional galvanized anti-corrosion process for ordinary steel

High initial investment cost; high cost of anti-corrosion maintenance, the full structural life cycle cost is 2-3 times of the initial cost; causing serious pollution of the environment, the government strictly manages the EIA and access of galvanized enterprises.

Corten steel one-time investment, the cost of each ton compared with ordinary steel increased by 800-1000 yuan RMB, can meet the requirements of atmospheric corrosion resistance in the whole life cycle.

Application of corten steel in outdoor gardening

Corten steel exposed to the natural environment, by and air, rain and other roles, the steel surface will automatically form a corrosion-resistant protective layer, without the need for paint maintenance, the material's life expectancy of more than 80 years, durable.

Corten steel unique brownish-red appearance, with the material's own oxidation of a natural state, become one of the materials of modern landscape modeling art design. Ordinary steel rust, will gradually corrode and aging until broken, and the emergence of weathering steel makes designers have the opportunity to make full use of the rusted form of steel in the creation of modeling art expression, easy to integrate with the surrounding agricultural landscape nature.

The combination of new corten steel and nature creates sculptural works of art that are not only artistic, but are also in tune with contemporary design concepts of environmental protection and sustainability.

Corten steel has many applications in outdoor gardening, thanks to its corrosion and oxidation resistance, long life and unique rust-red color. Below are some of the main applications of weathering steel in outdoor gardening:

1. Walls and fences: Corten steel can be made into walls or fences for enclosing garden or courtyard spaces. This kind of fence not only has decorative effect, but also can resist the erosion of the natural environment such as wind, sun, rain and soaking, to ensure long-term beauty.

2. Landscape sculpture: The plasticity and natural corrosion of weathering steel make it an ideal material for making landscape sculpture. By utilizing the rusty appearance of weathering steel, works full of artistry and history can be created that not only serve as part of the horticultural landscape, but also embody the contemporary concepts of environmental protection and sustainability.

3. Plant space enclosure: Corten steel can also be used to enclose plant space, such as terrace-type plant landscape dividing boards, plant planting troughs, plant backdrops and tree pool panel decoration. These applications can be processed according to the level of trees, shrubs and groundcover plants, into a variety of closed structure, openwork permeable or semi-open visual permeable space, in order to create a rich horticultural landscape.

4. Retaining Wall: In courtyard landscape design, corten steel landscape retaining wall is a fast and effective way to deal with height difference. This kind of retaining wall not only has the function of supporting roadbed fill or hillside soil, preventing fill or soil deformation and instability, but also its simple geometric modeling and rust-red appearance, so that it highlights a different artistic charm against the green background.

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