Steel that saves lives
Scientists from NUST MISIS, in collaboration with Severstal, have developed a new Russian fire-resistant grade of steel, C390P, for industrial and civil facilities such as trade and business centers, warehouses, transport hubs, and multi-story garages. Structural metal constructions made from this steel can withstand a fire temperature of 600°C for about 30 minutes without losing their load-bearing capacity. This helps slow down the destruction of buildings during fires, providing additional time for people to evacuate. Fire-resistant products made from C390P steel are already being produced at the Severstal Steel Solutions plant. The project was implemented with the support of the Russian government as part of the program to develop high-tech domestic production. The development received a gold medal at the Metal-Expo 2023 exhibition.
