POSCO becomes 1st Korean firm to earn certification for advanced warship materials

POSCO has set a new milestone in Korea’s defense industry with the development of advanced structural materials for naval vessels. The company said Thursday it successfully developed the nation’s first high-ductility hull structural steel and ballistic-resistant steel for naval use, both of which received classification certification in January from the Korean Register, a domestic ship classification society. Classification societies are organizations that evaluate and certify the safety and quality of materials, design and manufacturing processes used in ships and offshore structures. These institutions set standards and regulations that all such materials must meet. According to the steelmaker, the certification followed a comprehensive process that included material development, weldability verification and evaluation of protective performance for warships. High-ductility steel refers to steel with greater elongation and toughness than conventional grades, allowing it to stretch or deform under impact without fracturing. POSCO’s newly developed material improves elongation by morWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times