50 MPa) Bare weathering steel should not be submerged in water because this steel will

ification not provide corrosion resistance greater than a black carbon steel in the same service.
hot-dip Bare weathering steel should not be exposed to recurrent wetting by salt water,
ttlement spray, or fogs because the salt residue will cause accelerated corrosion.
process.
Weathering steels may be painted or galvanized as readily as carbon steels,
although their appearance may not be uniform as a result of the higher silicon
ters and content. If urethane foam or other fire-retardants are to be used to protect
with an weathering steels, consideration should be given to the fact that they can be very
:JrrOSIOn corrosive when wet with water. If paint is a consideration, consult the foam supplier
for a recommendation of the paint system that is compatible with their foam.

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