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Cor-ten steel tube

I'm a steel sculptor working on outdoor pieces. I'm trying to get hold of some Cor-ten steel in tube form, as it forms a protective layer of rust and does not corrode completely, even after years of being outside. Does anyone know where I can get this from?

Rachel Merrington
- Cambridge, England
2003

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Cor-Ten was made by British Steel before they became known as Corus. Try a steel stockholder as a source.

Trevor Crichton
R&D practical scientist
Chesham, Bucks, UK
2003

What is the composition cor-ten a?

LLUMIQUINGA MARCO
- ECUADOR
2005

Along with above satisfied answer I also want exact details for chemical composition of Cor 10 steel.
Please mail the details.

Amit Shelar
- Pune, India
April 17, 2009

April , 2009

Hi, Amit. Cor 10 is a proprietary, not a standards-based composition, so the only source for that info is the manufacturer.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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