Nestled in the heart of Addis Ababa, Desta Steel stands as a premier supplier for Ethiopia’s growing infrastructure, proudly offering the distinguished ASTM A242 Type 1 Corten steel. This isn’t your ordinary steel; it’s a material celebrated for its unique ability to form a protective, self-healing rust layer when exposed to the elements. This characteristic makes it an ideal, long-lasting choice for a wide array of demanding architectural and structural projects, combining rugged durability with a strikingly beautiful, warm aesthetic that evolves gracefully over time.
The strength of this material lies in its specific composition, which includes alloys like copper, chromium, and nickel. These elements work in concert to give ASTM A242 Type 1 its renowned atmospheric corrosion resistance, performing significantly better than carbon steel. Mechanically, it boasts a high minimum yield strength, ensuring excellent structural integrity and load-bearing capacity for projects that demand both resilience and longevity, all while maintaining good weldability and formability for versatile fabrication.
Grade : ASTM A242 Type 1 Corten Steel Plates
Standard : ASTM A242 / ASME SA242
Width : 1500mm to 4050mm,
Length : 3000mm to 15000mm
Thickness : 6MM to 200
Type : Weathering Steel / Weather Resistant / Corten Steel / High-Strength Low-alloy Structural Steel
Process : Hot-Rolled (HR)
| Grade ASTM A242 TYPE 1 | C | Mn | Cr | Si | CEV | S | Cu | P |
| Max 0.12 | Max 1 | 0.3-1.25 | Max 0.75 | Max 0.52 | Max 0.03 | 0.25-0.55 | 0.06 – 0.15 |
| Grade | Min. Yield Strength Mpa | Tensile Strength MPa | Impact | ||||||||
| A242 Type1 | Nominal Thickness (mm) | Nominal Thickness (mm) | degree | J | |||||||
| Thick mm | ≤16 | >16 ≤40 | >40 ≤63 | >63 ≤80 | >80 ≤100 | >100 ≤150 | ≤3 | >3 ≤100 | >100 ≤150 | -20 | 27 |
| A242 Type1 | 355 | 345 | …. | …. | …. | …. | 510-680 | 470-630 | …. | ||
We provide products that come with both mill test certificates and third-party test certificates, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
The uses for this remarkable steel are as practical as they are imaginative. It is the go-to choice for constructing durable bridges, sturdy transmission towers, and resilient industrial buildings that must withstand harsh weather. Beyond heavy industry, its distinctive rusted appearance has made it a favorite in modern architecture for building facades, sculptural elements, and landscape design. It also finds purpose in-unique containers and railway cars, proving its value anywhere a combination of unparalleled strength, low maintenance, and a unique, natural finish is desired.
Desta Steel is a leading manufacturer, supplier and exporter of high-quality Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Mild Steel and Galvanized Steel products. Our extensive product range includes Pipes, Tubes, Flanges, Pipe Fittings, Forged Fittings, Sheets and Plates, catering to various industries in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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