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weathering steel [1 record]

Record 1 2000-12-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Steel
DEF

A low-alloy structural steel which develops a rust layer with improved protective properties, when freely exposed in certain natural atmospheres. [Definition standardized by ISO.]

OBS

weathering steel: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acier
DEF

Acier de construction peu allié qui, lorsqu'il est exposé à certaines atmosphères naturelles, se recouvre, au cours du temps, d'une couche de rouille ayant des propriétés protectrices améliorées. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.]

DEF

Acier utilisé dans la construction, qui résiste à la corrosion en se revêtant d'une très mince couche d'oxyde.

OBS

acier patinable : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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