Difference between Type 1 & Type 3 bolts

The difference between these two types is due to the material used to manufacture them.

Type 1 is a carbon or alloy-based steel that will rust and corrode over time if exposed to natural elements. The Type 3 material is a weathering steel that has natural atmospheric corrosion resistance properties and will rust over time as a way of protecting the steel from corroding. A449 type 3 fasteners are not readily available in the marketplace due to a lack of raw material availability. 

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