EP0459541A1 - Process for phosphating metal surfaces - Google Patents

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EP0459541A1
EP0459541A1 EP91200532A EP91200532A EP0459541A1 EP 0459541 A1 EP0459541 A1 EP 0459541A1 EP 91200532 A EP91200532 A EP 91200532A EP 91200532 A EP91200532 A EP 91200532A EP 0459541 A1 EP0459541 A1 EP 0459541A1
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    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
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    • C23C22/06—Chemical surface treatment of metallic material by reaction of the surface with a reactive liquid, leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, e.g. conversion coatings, passivation of metals using aqueous solutions using aqueous acidic solutions with pH less than 6
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    • C23C22/186—Orthophosphates containing manganese cations containing also copper cations
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    • C23—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; CHEMICAL SURFACE TREATMENT; DIFFUSION TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL; INHIBITING CORROSION OF METALLIC MATERIAL OR INCRUSTATION IN GENERAL
    • C23C—COATING METALLIC MATERIAL; COATING MATERIAL WITH METALLIC MATERIAL; SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALLIC MATERIAL BY DIFFUSION INTO THE SURFACE, BY CHEMICAL CONVERSION OR SUBSTITUTION; COATING BY VACUUM EVAPORATION, BY SPUTTERING, BY ION IMPLANTATION OR BY CHEMICAL VAPOUR DEPOSITION, IN GENERAL
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  • the invention relates to a method for phosphating metal surfaces with aqueous, acid phosphating solutions containing zinc, manganese and phosphate ions and oxidizing agents, and to its use as a pretreatment of the metal surfaces for subsequent painting, in particular electro-dip painting, and for the phosphating of steel.
  • phosphating of metals pursues the goal of creating firmly adherent metal phosphate layers on the metal surface, which in themselves improve the corrosion resistance and, in conjunction with lacquers and other organic coatings, contribute to a significant increase in adhesion and resistance to infiltration when exposed to corrosion.
  • phosphate layers serve as insulation against the passage of electrical currents and in connection with lubricants to facilitate sliding processes.
  • the low-zinc phosphating processes are particularly suitable, in which the phosphating solutions have comparatively low zinc ion contents of e.g. B. 0.5 to 1.5 g / l.
  • the phosphating solutions have comparatively low zinc ion contents of e.g. B. 0.5 to 1.5 g / l.
  • phosphate layers with a high content of phosphophyllite (Zn2Fe (PO4) 2.4H2O) are produced on steel, which is considerably more corrosion-resistant than the hopite (Zn3 (PO4) 2.4H2O) deposited from zinc-rich phosphating solutions.
  • Zn3 (PO4) 2.4H2O hopite
  • the high content of nickel ions in the phosphating solutions of the trication processes and of Ni and Ni compounds in the phosphate layers formed has disadvantages insofar as nickel and nickel compounds are to be classified as hazardous from the point of view of workplace hygiene and environmental protection.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a process for the phosphating of metals, in particular steel, galvanized steel, alloy-galvanized steel and aluminum and its alloys, which leads to phosphate layers, the quality of which roughly corresponds to the layers of the trication process based on Zn-Mn Ni corresponds without having the disadvantage of the presence of Ni and Ni compounds.
  • the object is achieved by designing the method of the type mentioned at the outset in accordance with the invention in such a way that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which are essentially free of nickel, the 0.3 to 1.7 g / l Zn 0.2 to 4.0 g / l Mn 0.001 to 0.030 g / l Cu 5 to 30 g / l phosphate (calculated as P2O5) contain and in which the concentration of Fe (II) is kept below 0.1 g / l and the pH is adjusted to 3.0 to 3.8 by means of oxygen and / or other oxidizing agents having the same effect.
  • the method according to the invention is applied in particular to steel, galvanized steel, alloy-galvanized steel, aluminum and its alloys.
  • steel includes soft unalloyed steels, high and high-strength steels (e.g. microalloyed, dual-phase and phosphorus alloyed) and low-alloyed steels.
  • the galvanizing layers can e.g. B. generated by electrolysis, hot dipping or vapor deposition.
  • Typical zinc qualities include pure zinc and z.
  • Aluminum and aluminum alloys are understood to mean the casting and kneading materials used in the metal industry, which can contain, for example, Mg, Mn, Cu, Si, Zn, Fe, Cr, Ni, Ti as alloying elements.
  • the basic requirement of the process according to the invention is that the aqueous, acidic phosphating solutions are essentially free of nickel. This means that under technical conditions the Ni concentration in the phosphating baths is less than 0.0002 to 0.01 g / l. However, it is preferably below 0.0001 g / l.
  • the essential content of the invention is also the presence of the three metal cations Zn, Mn and Cu in the amounts indicated.
  • Zn concentrations below 0.3 g / l lead to a significant deterioration in the layer formation, particularly when treating steel.
  • the phosphophyllite content in phosphate layers on steel drops sharply, at the same time the quality of the phosphate layers in connection with painting is reduced.
  • Below 0.2 g / l Mn the addition of this cation has no visible advantages, above a concentration of 4 g / l there are no further improvements in quality observe.
  • the Cu concentration is between 0.001 and 0.030 g / l. Below this range, the favorable effect on layer formation and layer quality is lost, while above 0.030 g / l Cu an annoying Cu cementation becomes increasingly noticeable.
  • Fe dissolves in the form of Fe (II) ions.
  • the phosphating bath must now contain so much oxygen and / or other oxidizing agents that the stationary Fe (II) ion concentration does not exceed a value of 0.1 g / l, i.e. H. that all other Fe is converted into Fe (III) and precipitated as iron phosphate sludge.
  • the pH value of the phosphating solution must be adjusted to a value between 3.0 and 3.8.
  • the higher (lower) pH values apply to lower (higher) bath temperatures and to lower (higher) bath concentrations.
  • additional cations e.g. B. alkali (Na, K, NH4 and others), and / or alkaline earth metal ions (Mg, Ca) or other anions (NO3, Cl, SiF6, SO4, BF4 and others) also used.
  • the quality of the phosphate layers produced with the aid of the method according to the invention can be improved if up to 3 g / l Mg and / or up to 3 g / l Ca are added to the phosphating solution.
  • the preferred concentration range for these cations is 0.4 to 1.3 g / l each.
  • the cations can e.g. B. as phosphate or as a salt with the above mentioned anions are introduced into the phosphating solution.
  • the oxides, hydroxides and carbonates are also suitable as a source of Mg and Ca.
  • the Zn concentration is preferably 0.3 to 1 g / l, while for the spraying / dipping and dipping method the Zn content in the bath is preferably 0.9 to 1.7 g / l is set.
  • the preferred Mn concentration is - regardless of the type of application - between 0.4 and 1.3 g / l.
  • the metal surfaces are brought into contact with a phosphating solution which contains 0.003 and 0.020 g / l Cu. Furthermore, particularly favorable phosphating results are achieved if the weight ratio between Cu and phosphate, calculated as P2O5, is 1: (170 to 30,000) in the phosphating bath and Cu and P2O5 are supplemented in a weight ratio of 1: (5 to 2000).
  • the preferred oxidizing agents include nitrite, chlorate, bromate, peroxy compounds (H2O2, perborate, percarbonate, perphosphate, etc.) and organic nitro compounds, eg. B. nitrobenzenesulfonates. These oxidizing agents can be used alone or in combination - if appropriate also with weaker oxidizing agents such as nitrate. Suitable combinations are e.g. B.
  • oxidizing agents mentioned not only serve to oxidize Fe-II ions, but also accelerate them Phosphate layer formation. Examples of typical concentration ranges for the oxidizing agents mentioned in the phosphating bath are given below.
  • Nitrite 0.04 to 0.5 g / l; Chlorate: 0.5 to 5 g / l; Bromate: 0.3 to 4 g / l; Peroxy compound, calculated as H2O2: 0.005 to 0.1 g / l; Nitrobenzenesulfonate: 0.05 to 1 g / l.
  • a further preferred embodiment of the invention consists in bringing the metal surfaces into contact with phosphating solutions which additionally contain compounds with a modifying action from the group of surfactants, hydroxycarboxylic acid, tartrate, citrate, single fluoride, boron fluoride, silicon fluoride.
  • surfactant e.g. 0.05 to 0.5 g / l
  • Hydroxyarboxylic acids e.g. B. tartaric acid, citric acid or its salts lead in the concentration range of z. B. 0.03 to 0.3 g / l to a significant reduction in the weight of the phosphate layer.
  • Single fluoride favors the phosphating of metals which are more difficult to attack and leads to a shortening of the minimum phosphating time and an increase in the area coverage of the phosphate layer.
  • z. B. F contents of 0.1 to 1 g / l.
  • the controlled addition of single fluoride also enables the formation of crystalline phosphate layers on aluminum and its alloys.
  • BF4 and SiF6 also increase the aggressiveness of the phosphating baths, which is particularly evident when treating hot-dip galvanized surfaces. These additives are used, for example, in amounts of 0.4 to 3 g / l.
  • the phosphating process according to the invention is suitable for use in spraying, spraying / dipping and dipping.
  • the bath temperatures are usually between 40 and 60 ° C.
  • exposure times of e.g. B. 1 to 5 min sufficient to deposit evenly covering phosphate layers.
  • contact times of less than 10 seconds are often sufficient for galvanized steel, so that the method can also be used in high-speed conveyor systems.
  • the surfaces are usually cleaned, rinsed and often treated with activating agents based on titanium phosphate before they are brought into contact with the phosphating solution.
  • the phosphate layers produced with the phosphating process according to the invention are finely crystalline and uniformly opaque.
  • the weight per unit area is usually between 1.5 and 4.5 g / m2 for the treatment of steel, galvanized steel and alloy-galvanized steel and between 0.5 and 2.5 g / m2 for the treatment of aluminum and its alloys.
  • the phosphating solution e.g. B. by incorporation into the phosphate layer, by sludge formation, by mechanical bath losses over the treated metal surface and the sludge discharge, by redox reactions and also by decomposition. For this reason, the phosphating solution must be monitored analytically and supplemented with the missing components.
  • the phosphate layers can, among other things, be used advantageously for corrosion protection, for facilitating non-cutting cold forming and for electrical insulation. However, they are preferably used to prepare metal surfaces for painting, in particular electrocoating, with particularly good results in connection with cathodic electrocoating be achieved. Before painting, it is recommended that the phosphate layers with passivating detergents such. B. based on Cr (VI), Cr (VI) -Cr (III), Cr (III), Cr (III) fluorozirconate, Al (III), Al (III) fluorozirconate. This further increases paint adhesion and infiltration resistance.
  • Sheets made of steel, galvanized steel and aluminum were degreased with an alkaline cleaner, rinsed with water and, if necessary after phosphating with a solution containing titanium phosphate, phosphated with the phosphating solutions 1 to 12 at 50 ° C. In all cases, uniformly covering phosphate layers were produced, which in connection with cathodic electrocoat + automotive paint build-up provided good paint adhesion and good resistance to corrosion penetration.

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In a process for phosphating metal surfaces, phosphating solutions are used which are substantially free of nickel and which contain 0.3 to 1.7 g/l of Zn 0.2 to 4.0 g/l of Mn 0.001 to 0.030, preferably 0.003 to 0.020 g/l of Cu 5 to 30 g/l of phosphate (calculated as P2O5) and in which the concentration of Fe(II) is kept below 0.1 g/l by means of oxygen and/or other equivalent oxidising agents and the pH is adjusted to 3.0 to 3.8. The Cu:P2O5 weight ratio is preferably adjusted to 1:(170 to 30,000) and replenishment of Cu and P2O5 is carried out in a weight ratio of 1:(5 to 2000). When used in the spray process, the phosphating solutions should contain 0.3 to 1.0 g/l of Zn and, when used in the spray/dipping process and the dipping process, 0.9 to 1.7 g/l of Zn. The process is used especially for pretreating metal surfaces for subsequent coating, especially electrodipping coating, and phosphating of steel, galvanised steel, alloy-galvanised steel, aluminium and alloys thereof.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Phosphatierung von Metalloberflächen mit wäßrigen, sauren Phosphatierlösungen, die Zink-, Mangan- und Phosphationen und Oxidationsmittel enthalten, sowie dessen Anwendung als Vorbehandlung der Metalloberflächen für eine anschließende Lackierung, insbesondere eine Elektrotauchlackierung, und auf die Phosphatierung von Stahl, verzinktem Stahl, legierungsverzinktem Stahl, Aluminium und dessen Legierungen.The invention relates to a method for phosphating metal surfaces with aqueous, acid phosphating solutions containing zinc, manganese and phosphate ions and oxidizing agents, and to its use as a pretreatment of the metal surfaces for subsequent painting, in particular electro-dip painting, and for the phosphating of steel. galvanized steel, alloy galvanized steel, aluminum and its alloys.

Die Phosphatierung von Metallen verfolgt das Ziel, auf der Metalloberfläche fest verwachsene Metallphosphatschichten zu erzeugen, die für sich bereits die Korrosionsbeständigkeit verbessern und in Verbindung mit Lacken und anderen organischen Beschichtungen zu einer wesentlichen Erhöhung der Haftung und der Resistenz gegen Unterwanderung bei Korrosionsbeanspruchung beitragen. Außerdem dienen Phosphatschichten als Isolierung gegen den Durchtritt elektrischer Ströme und in Verbindung mit Schmierstoffen zur Erleichterung von Gleitvorgängen.The phosphating of metals pursues the goal of creating firmly adherent metal phosphate layers on the metal surface, which in themselves improve the corrosion resistance and, in conjunction with lacquers and other organic coatings, contribute to a significant increase in adhesion and resistance to infiltration when exposed to corrosion. In addition, phosphate layers serve as insulation against the passage of electrical currents and in connection with lubricants to facilitate sliding processes.

Für die Vorbehandlung vor der Lackierung eignen sich insbesondere die Niedrigzink-Phosphatierverfahren, bei denen die Phosphatierlösungen vergleichsweise geringe Gehalte an Zinkionen von z. B. 0,5 bis 1,5 g/l aufweisen. Unter diesen Bedingungen werden auf Stahl Phosphatschichten mit einem hohem Gehalt an Phosphophyllit (Zn₂Fe(PO₄)₂.4H₂O) erzeugt, der wesentlich korrosionsbeständiger ist als der aus zinkreicheren Phosphatierlösungen abgeschiedene Hopeit (Zn₃(PO₄)₂.4H₂O). Durch Mitverwendung von Nickel- und/oder Manganionen in den Niedrigzink-Phosphatierlösungen läßt sich die Schutzqualität in Verbindung mit Lacken weiter steigern. Niedrigzinkverfahren mit Zusatz von z. B. 0,5 bis 1,5 g/l Manganionen und z. B. 0,3 bis 2,0 g/l Nickelionen finden als sogenannte Trikation-Verfahren zur Vorbereitung von Metalloberflächen für die Lackierung, beispielsweise für die kathodische Elektrotauchlackierung von Autokarosserien, weite Anwendung.For the pretreatment before painting, the low-zinc phosphating processes are particularly suitable, in which the phosphating solutions have comparatively low zinc ion contents of e.g. B. 0.5 to 1.5 g / l. Under these conditions, phosphate layers with a high content of phosphophyllite (Zn₂Fe (PO₄) ₂.4H₂O) are produced on steel, which is considerably more corrosion-resistant than the hopite (Zn₃ (PO₄) ₂.4H₂O) deposited from zinc-rich phosphating solutions. By using nickel and / or manganese ions in the low zinc phosphating solutions further increase the protection quality in connection with paints. Low zinc process with the addition of e.g. B. 0.5 to 1.5 g / l of manganese ions and z. B. 0.3 to 2.0 g / l of nickel ions are widely used as a so-called trication process for preparing metal surfaces for painting, for example for the cathodic electrocoating of car bodies.

Der hohe Gehalt an Nickelionen in den Phosphatierlösungen der Trikation-Verfahren und von Ni und Ni-Verbindungen in den gebildeten Phosphatschichten bringt jedoch insofern Nachteile, als Nickel und Nickelverbindungen aus Sicht der Arbeitsplatzhygiene und des Umweltschutzes als bedenklich einzustufen sind.However, the high content of nickel ions in the phosphating solutions of the trication processes and of Ni and Ni compounds in the phosphate layers formed has disadvantages insofar as nickel and nickel compounds are to be classified as hazardous from the point of view of workplace hygiene and environmental protection.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Verfahren für die Phosphatierung von Metallen, insbesondere von Stahl, verzinktem Stahl, legierungsverzinktem Stahl sowie Aluminium und dessen Legierungen bereitzustellen, das zu Phosphatschichten führt, deren Qualität etwa den Schichten der Trikation-Verfahren auf Basis Zn-Mn-Ni entspricht, ohne jedoch den Nachteil der Anwesenheit von Ni und Ni-Verbindungen aufzuweisen.The object of the invention is to provide a process for the phosphating of metals, in particular steel, galvanized steel, alloy-galvanized steel and aluminum and its alloys, which leads to phosphate layers, the quality of which roughly corresponds to the layers of the trication process based on Zn-Mn Ni corresponds without having the disadvantage of the presence of Ni and Ni compounds.

Die Aufgabe wird gelöst, indem das Verfahren der eingangs genannten Art entsprechend der Erfindung derart ausgestaltet wird, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die im wesentlichen frei von Nickel sind, die
0,3 bis 1,7 g/l Zn
0,2 bis 4,0 g/l Mn
0,001 bis 0,030 g/l Cu
5 bis 30 g/l Phosphat (berechnet als P₂O₅)
enthalten und in denen durch Sauerstoff und/oder andere gleichwirkende Oxidationsmittel die Konzentration an Fe(II) unter 0,1 g/l gehalten und der pH-Wert auf 3,0 bis 3,8 eingestellt wird.The object is achieved by designing the method of the type mentioned at the outset in accordance with the invention in such a way that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which are essentially free of nickel, the
0.3 to 1.7 g / l Zn
0.2 to 4.0 g / l Mn
0.001 to 0.030 g / l Cu
5 to 30 g / l phosphate (calculated as P₂O₅)
contain and in which the concentration of Fe (II) is kept below 0.1 g / l and the pH is adjusted to 3.0 to 3.8 by means of oxygen and / or other oxidizing agents having the same effect.

Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren wird insbesondere auf Stahl, verzinktem Stahl, legierungsverzinktem Stahl, Aluminium und dessen Legierungen angewendet. Unter dem Begriff Stahl sind weiche unlegierte Stähle, höher und hochfeste Stähle (z. B. mikrolegiert, Dual-Phase und phosphorlegiert) und niedriglegierte Stähle zusammengefaßt. Die Verzinkungsschichten können z. B. durch Elektrolyse, Schmelztauchen oder Bedampfen erzeugt werden.The method according to the invention is applied in particular to steel, galvanized steel, alloy-galvanized steel, aluminum and its alloys. The term steel includes soft unalloyed steels, high and high-strength steels (e.g. microalloyed, dual-phase and phosphorus alloyed) and low-alloyed steels. The galvanizing layers can e.g. B. generated by electrolysis, hot dipping or vapor deposition.

Zu den typischen Zinkqualitäten zählen Rein-Zink, sowie z. B. Legierungen mit Fe, Ni, Co, Al, Cr. Unter Aluminium und Aluminiumlegierungen werden die in der Metallindustrie verwendeten Guß- und Knetwerkstoffe verstanden, die als Legierungselemente z B. Mg, Mn, Cu, Si, Zn, Fe, Cr, Ni, Ti enthalten können.Typical zinc qualities include pure zinc and z. B. Alloys with Fe, Ni, Co, Al, Cr. Aluminum and aluminum alloys are understood to mean the casting and kneading materials used in the metal industry, which can contain, for example, Mg, Mn, Cu, Si, Zn, Fe, Cr, Ni, Ti as alloying elements.

Grundforderung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens ist, daß die wäßrigen, sauren Phosphatierlösungen im wesentlichen frei von Nickel sind. Das bedeutet, daß unter technischen Bedingungen die Ni-Konzentration in den Phosphatierbädern weniger als 0,0002 bis 0,01 g/l beträgt. Vorzugsweise liegt sie jedoch unter 0,0001 g/l.The basic requirement of the process according to the invention is that the aqueous, acidic phosphating solutions are essentially free of nickel. This means that under technical conditions the Ni concentration in the phosphating baths is less than 0.0002 to 0.01 g / l. However, it is preferably below 0.0001 g / l.

Wesentlicher Inhalt der Erfindung ist außerdem die Anwesenheit der drei Metallkationen Zn, Mn und Cu in den angegebenen Mengen. Zn-Konzentrationen unter 0,3 g/l führen insbesondere bei der Behandlung von Stahl zu einer deutlichen Verschlechterung der Schichtausbildung. Bei Zn-Gehalten oberhalb von 1,7 g/l fällt der Phosphophyllit-Anteil in Phosphatschichten auf Stahl stark ab, gleichzeitig vermindert sich die Qualität der Phosphatschichten in Verbindung mit einer Lackierung. Unterhalb von 0,2 g/l Mn bringt der Zusatz dieses Kations keine sichtbaren Vorteile, oberhalb einer Konzentration von 4 g/l sind keine weiteren Qualitätsverbesserungen mehr zu beobachten. Die Cu-Konzentration liegt zwischen 0,001 und 0,030 g/l. Unterhalb dieses Bereiches geht der günstige Effekt auf Schichtbildung und Schichtqualität verloren, während sich oberhalb 0,030 g/l Cu zunehmend eine störende Cu-Zementation bemerkbar macht.The essential content of the invention is also the presence of the three metal cations Zn, Mn and Cu in the amounts indicated. Zn concentrations below 0.3 g / l lead to a significant deterioration in the layer formation, particularly when treating steel. At Zn contents above 1.7 g / l, the phosphophyllite content in phosphate layers on steel drops sharply, at the same time the quality of the phosphate layers in connection with painting is reduced. Below 0.2 g / l Mn, the addition of this cation has no visible advantages, above a concentration of 4 g / l there are no further improvements in quality observe. The Cu concentration is between 0.001 and 0.030 g / l. Below this range, the favorable effect on layer formation and layer quality is lost, while above 0.030 g / l Cu an annoying Cu cementation becomes increasingly noticeable.

Bei der Phosphatierung von Stahl geht Fe in Form von Fe(II)-Ionen in Lösung. Das Phosphatierbad muß nun soviel Sauerstoff und/oder andere Oxidationsmittel enthalten, daß die stationäre Fe(II)-Ionenkonzentration einen Wert von 0,1 g/l nicht übersteigt, d. h. daß alles darüber hinaus gehende Fe in Fe(III) überführt und als Eisenphosphat-Schlamm ausgefällt wird.When steel is phosphated, Fe dissolves in the form of Fe (II) ions. The phosphating bath must now contain so much oxygen and / or other oxidizing agents that the stationary Fe (II) ion concentration does not exceed a value of 0.1 g / l, i.e. H. that all other Fe is converted into Fe (III) and precipitated as iron phosphate sludge.

Um eine einwandfreie Phosphatschichtausbildung zu gewährleisten, ist der pH-Wert der Phosphatierlösung auf einen Wert zwischen 3,0 und 3,8 einzustellen. Die höheren (niedrigeren) pH-Werte gelten für niedrigere (höhere) Badtemperatur und für niedrigere (höhere) Badkonzentrationen. Falls erforderlich werden zur Einstellung des Bad-pH weitere Kationen, z. B. Alkali- (Na, K, NH₄ u. a.), und/oder Erdalkaliionen (Mg, Ca) bzw. weitere Anionen (NO₃, Cl, SiF₆, SO₄, BF₄ u. a. ) mitverwendet. Um Korrekturen am pH-Wert der Phosphatierung während des Ansatzes und des Betriebes vorzunehmen, werden je nach Bedarf entweder basische Verbindungen (NaOH, Na₂CO₃, ZnO, ZnCO₃, MnCO₃ u. a. ) oder Säuren (HNO₃, H₃PO₄, H₂SiF₆, HCl u. a.) zugesetzt.In order to ensure a perfect formation of the phosphate layer, the pH value of the phosphating solution must be adjusted to a value between 3.0 and 3.8. The higher (lower) pH values apply to lower (higher) bath temperatures and to lower (higher) bath concentrations. If necessary, additional cations, e.g. B. alkali (Na, K, NH₄ and others), and / or alkaline earth metal ions (Mg, Ca) or other anions (NO₃, Cl, SiF₆, SO₄, BF₄ and others) also used. To make corrections to the pH of the phosphating during the batch and operation, either basic compounds (NaOH, Na₂CO₃, ZnO, ZnCO₃, MnCO₃ and others) or acids (HNO₃, H₃PO₄, H₂SiF₆, HCl and others) are added as required.

Die Qualität der mit Hilfe des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens erzeugten Phosphatschichten kann verbessert werden, wenn der Phosphatierlösung bis zu 3 g/l Mg und/oder bis zu 3 g/l Ca zugesetzt werden. Der bevorzugte Konzentrationsbereich für diese Kationen beträgt je 0,4 bis 1,3 g/l. Die Kationen können z. B. als Phosphat oder als Salz mit den vorstehend genannten Anionen in die Phosphatierlösung eingebracht werden. Außerdem sind die Oxide, Hydroxide und Karbonate als Quelle für Mg und Ca geeignet.The quality of the phosphate layers produced with the aid of the method according to the invention can be improved if up to 3 g / l Mg and / or up to 3 g / l Ca are added to the phosphating solution. The preferred concentration range for these cations is 0.4 to 1.3 g / l each. The cations can e.g. B. as phosphate or as a salt with the above mentioned anions are introduced into the phosphating solution. The oxides, hydroxides and carbonates are also suitable as a source of Mg and Ca.

Bei der Anwendung des erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens im Spritzen beträgt die Zn-Konzentration vorzugsweise 0,3 bis 1 g/l, während für das Spritz/Tauch- und Tauch-Verfahren der Zn-Gehalt im Bad auf vorzugsweise 0,9 bis 1,7 g/l eingestellt wird. Die bevorzugte Mn-Konzentration liegt - unabhängig von der Anwendungsart - zwischen 0,4 und 1,3 g/l.When using the method according to the invention in spraying, the Zn concentration is preferably 0.3 to 1 g / l, while for the spraying / dipping and dipping method the Zn content in the bath is preferably 0.9 to 1.7 g / l is set. The preferred Mn concentration is - regardless of the type of application - between 0.4 and 1.3 g / l.

Entsprechend einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung bringt man die Metalloberflächen mit einer Phosphatierlösung in Berührung, die 0,003 und 0,020 g/l Cu enthält. Ferner werden besonders günstige Phosphatierergebnisse erzielt, wenn im Phosphatierbad das Gewichtsverhältnis zwischen Cu und Phosphat, gerechnet als P₂O₅, 1 : (170 bis 30 000) beträgt und Cu sowie P₂O₅ im Gewichtsverhältnis von 1 : (5 bis 2000) ergänzt werden.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the metal surfaces are brought into contact with a phosphating solution which contains 0.003 and 0.020 g / l Cu. Furthermore, particularly favorable phosphating results are achieved if the weight ratio between Cu and phosphate, calculated as P₂O₅, is 1: (170 to 30,000) in the phosphating bath and Cu and P₂O₅ are supplemented in a weight ratio of 1: (5 to 2000).

Zur Begrenzung der Fe(II)-Konzentration dient der Kontakt der Phosphatierlösung mit Sauerstoff, z. B. Luftsauerstoff, und/oder der Zusatz geeigneter Oxidationsmittel. Zu den bevorzugten Oxidationsmitteln zählen Nitrit, Chlorat, Bromat, Peroxi-Verbindungen (H₂O₂, Perborat, Percarbonat, Perphosphat u. a.) und organische Nitroverbindungen, z. B. Nitrobenzolsulfonate. Diese Oxidationsmittel können allein oder in Kombination - gegebenenfalls auch mit schwächeren Oxidationsmitteln wie Nitrat - eingesetzt werden. Geeignete Kombinationen sind z. B. Nitrit/Nitrat, Nitrit/Chlorat(/Nitrat), Peroxi-Verbindungen/NO₃, Bromat/Nitrat, Chlorat/Nitrobenzolsulfonat (/Nitrat), Bromat/Nitrobenzolsulfonat(/Nitrat). Die genannten Oxidationsmittel dienen jedoch nicht nur zur Oxidation von Fe-II-Ionen, sondern beschleunigen außerdem die Phosphatschichtbildung. Nachstehend werden Beispiele für typische Konzentrationsbereiche der genannten Oxidationsmittel im Phosphatierbad angegeben. Nitrit: 0,04 bis 0,5 g/l; Chlorat: 0,5 bis 5 g/l; Bromat: 0,3 bis 4 g/l; Peroxi-Verbindung, gerechnet als H₂O₂: 0,005 bis 0,1 g/l; Nitrobenzolsulfonat: 0,05 bis 1 g/l.To limit the Fe (II) concentration, the contact of the phosphating solution with oxygen, z. B. atmospheric oxygen, and / or the addition of suitable oxidizing agents. The preferred oxidizing agents include nitrite, chlorate, bromate, peroxy compounds (H₂O₂, perborate, percarbonate, perphosphate, etc.) and organic nitro compounds, eg. B. nitrobenzenesulfonates. These oxidizing agents can be used alone or in combination - if appropriate also with weaker oxidizing agents such as nitrate. Suitable combinations are e.g. B. nitrite / nitrate, nitrite / chlorate (/ nitrate), peroxy compounds / NO₃, bromate / nitrate, chlorate / nitrobenzenesulfonate (/ nitrate), bromate / nitrobenzenesulfonate (/ nitrate). The oxidizing agents mentioned not only serve to oxidize Fe-II ions, but also accelerate them Phosphate layer formation. Examples of typical concentration ranges for the oxidizing agents mentioned in the phosphating bath are given below. Nitrite: 0.04 to 0.5 g / l; Chlorate: 0.5 to 5 g / l; Bromate: 0.3 to 4 g / l; Peroxy compound, calculated as H₂O₂: 0.005 to 0.1 g / l; Nitrobenzenesulfonate: 0.05 to 1 g / l.

Eine weitere bevorzugte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung besteht darin, die Metallobeflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung zu bringen, die zusätzlich modifizierend wirkende Verbindungen aus der Gruppe Tenside, Hydroxicarbonsäure, Tartrat, Citrat, Einfach-Fluorid, Borfluorid, Silicofluorid enthalten. Der Zusatz von Tensid (z. B. 0,05 bis 0,5 g/l) führt zu einer Verbesserung der Phosphatierung von leicht befetteten Metalloberflächen. Hydroxicarbonsäuren, z. B. Weinsäure, Citronensäure bzw. deren Salze, führen im Konzentrationsbereich von z. B. 0,03 bis 0,3 g/l zu einer deutlichen Verminderung des Phosphatschichtgewichtes. Einfach-Fluorid begünstigt die Phosphatierung von schwerer angreifbaren Metallen und führt dabei zu einer Verkürzung der Mindestphosphatierzeit und zu einer Erhöhung der Flächendeckung der Phosphatschicht. Für diesen Zweck eignen sich z. B. F-Gehalte von 0,1 bis 1 g/l. Außerdem wird durch die kontrollierte Zugabe von Einfach-Fluorid auch die Ausbildung kristalliner Phosphatschichten auf Aluminium und dessen Legierungen möglich. BF₄ und SiF₆ erhöhen ebenfalls die Aggressivität der Phosphatierbäder, was sich insbesondere bei der Behandlung von feuerverzinkten Oberflächen deutlich zeigt. Diese Zusätze werden beispielsweise in Mengen von 0,4 bis 3 g/l eingesetzt.A further preferred embodiment of the invention consists in bringing the metal surfaces into contact with phosphating solutions which additionally contain compounds with a modifying action from the group of surfactants, hydroxycarboxylic acid, tartrate, citrate, single fluoride, boron fluoride, silicon fluoride. The addition of surfactant (e.g. 0.05 to 0.5 g / l) leads to an improvement in the phosphating of lightly greased metal surfaces. Hydroxyarboxylic acids, e.g. B. tartaric acid, citric acid or its salts lead in the concentration range of z. B. 0.03 to 0.3 g / l to a significant reduction in the weight of the phosphate layer. Single fluoride favors the phosphating of metals which are more difficult to attack and leads to a shortening of the minimum phosphating time and an increase in the area coverage of the phosphate layer. For this purpose, z. B. F contents of 0.1 to 1 g / l. The controlled addition of single fluoride also enables the formation of crystalline phosphate layers on aluminum and its alloys. BF₄ and SiF₆ also increase the aggressiveness of the phosphating baths, which is particularly evident when treating hot-dip galvanized surfaces. These additives are used, for example, in amounts of 0.4 to 3 g / l.

Das erfindungsgemäße Phosphatierverfahren eignet sich für die Anwendung im Spritzen, Spritz/Tauchen und Tauchen. Die Badtemperaturen liegen üblicherweise zwischen 40 und 60 °C. Bei der Behandlung von Stahl und Aluminium sind Einwirkzeiten von z. B. 1 bis 5 min ausreichend, um gleichmäßig deckende Phosphatschichten abzuscheiden. Für verzinkten Stahl genügen dagegen vielfach schon Kontaktzeiten von weniger als 10 sec, so daß das Verfahren auch in schnell laufenden Bandanlagen verwendet werden kann.The phosphating process according to the invention is suitable for use in spraying, spraying / dipping and dipping. The bath temperatures are usually between 40 and 60 ° C. When treating steel and aluminum, exposure times of e.g. B. 1 to 5 min sufficient to deposit evenly covering phosphate layers. In contrast, contact times of less than 10 seconds are often sufficient for galvanized steel, so that the method can also be used in high-speed conveyor systems.

Die Oberflächen werden üblicherweise gereinigt, gespült und vielfach mit Aktivierungsmitteln auf Basis Titanphosphat behandelt, ehe sie mit der Phosphatierlösung in Berührung gebracht werden.The surfaces are usually cleaned, rinsed and often treated with activating agents based on titanium phosphate before they are brought into contact with the phosphating solution.

Die mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierverfahren erzeugten Phosphatschichten sind feinkristallin und gleichmäßig deckend. Das Flächengewicht liegt üblicherweise bei der Behandlung von Stahl, verzinktem Stahl und legierungsverzinktem Stahl zwischen 1,5 und 4,5 g/m² und bei der Behandlung von Aluminium und dessen Legierungen zwischen 0,5 und 2,5 g/m².The phosphate layers produced with the phosphating process according to the invention are finely crystalline and uniformly opaque. The weight per unit area is usually between 1.5 and 4.5 g / m² for the treatment of steel, galvanized steel and alloy-galvanized steel and between 0.5 and 2.5 g / m² for the treatment of aluminum and its alloys.

Während der Phosphatierung werden Badkomponenten der Phosphatierlösung, z. B. durch Einbau in die Phosphatschicht, durch Schlammbildung, durch mechanische Badverluste über die behandelte Metalloberfläche und den Schlammaustrag, durch Redox-Reaktionen und auch durch Zersetzung, verbraucht. Aus diesem Grunde muß die Phosphatierlösung analytisch überwacht und mit den fehlenden Komponenten ergänzt werden.During the phosphating, bath components of the phosphating solution, e.g. B. by incorporation into the phosphate layer, by sludge formation, by mechanical bath losses over the treated metal surface and the sludge discharge, by redox reactions and also by decomposition. For this reason, the phosphating solution must be monitored analytically and supplemented with the missing components.

Die Phosphatschichten können u. a. mit Vorteil für den Korrosionsschutz, für die Erleichterung der spanlosen Kaltumformung und für die elektrische Isolation verwendet werden. Vorzugsweise dienen sie jedoch zur Vorbereitung von Metalloberflächen für die Lackierung, insbesondere die Elektrotauchlackierung, wobei besonders gute Ergebnisse in Verbindung mit der kathodischen Elektrotauchlackierung erzielt werden. Vor der Lackierung empfiehlt es sich, die Phosphatschichten mit passivierenden Spülmitteln z. B. auf Basis von Cr(VI), Cr(VI)-Cr(III), Cr(III), Cr(III)-fluorozirkonat, Al(III), Al(III)-fluorozirkonat zu behandeln. Hierdurch werden Lackhaftung und Unterwanderungsbeständigkeit weiter gesteigert.The phosphate layers can, among other things, be used advantageously for corrosion protection, for facilitating non-cutting cold forming and for electrical insulation. However, they are preferably used to prepare metal surfaces for painting, in particular electrocoating, with particularly good results in connection with cathodic electrocoating be achieved. Before painting, it is recommended that the phosphate layers with passivating detergents such. B. based on Cr (VI), Cr (VI) -Cr (III), Cr (III), Cr (III) fluorozirconate, Al (III), Al (III) fluorozirconate. This further increases paint adhesion and infiltration resistance.

Die Erfindung wird anhand der folgenden Beispiele beispielsweise und näher erläutert:The invention is illustrated by the following examples, for example and in more detail:

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Bleche aus Stahl, verzinktem Stahl und Aluminium wurden mit einem alkalischen Reiniger entfettet, mit Wasser gespült und gegebenen falls nach aktivierender Vorspülung mit einer Titanphosphat enthaltenden Lösung mit den Phosphatierlösungen 1 bis 12 bei 50 °C phosphatiert. In allen Fällen wurden gleichmäßig deckende Phosphatschichten erzeugt, die in Verbindung mit kathodischem Elektrotauchlack + Automobillackaufbau eine gute Lackhaftung und eine gute Beständigkeit gegen Korrosionsunterwanderung lieferten.

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Sheets made of steel, galvanized steel and aluminum were degreased with an alkaline cleaner, rinsed with water and, if necessary after phosphating with a solution containing titanium phosphate, phosphated with the phosphating solutions 1 to 12 at 50 ° C. In all cases, uniformly covering phosphate layers were produced, which in connection with cathodic electrocoat + automotive paint build-up provided good paint adhesion and good resistance to corrosion penetration.
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Verfahren zur Phosphatierung von Metalloberflächen mit wäßrigen, sauren Phosphatierlösungen, die Zink-, Mangan- und Phosphationen sowie Oxidationsmittel enthalten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die im wesentlichen frei von Nickel sind, die

0,3 bis 1,7 g/l Zn
0,2 bis 4,0 g/l Mn
0,001 bis 0,030 g/l Cu
5 bis 30 g/l Phosphat (berechnet als P₂O₅)

enthalten und in denen durch Sauerstoff und/oder andere gleichwirkende Oxidationsmittel die Konzentration an Fe(II) unter 0,1 g/l gehalten und der pH-Wert auf 3,0 bis 3,8 eingestellt wird.Process for phosphating metal surfaces with aqueous, acidic phosphating solutions containing zinc, manganese and phosphate ions and oxidizing agents, characterized in that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which are essentially free of nickel, which

0.3 to 1.7 g / l Zn
0.2 to 4.0 g / l Mn
0.001 to 0.030 g / l Cu
5 to 30 g / l phosphate (calculated as P₂O₅)

contain and in which the concentration of Fe (II) is kept below 0.1 g / l and the pH is adjusted to 3.0 to 3.8 by means of oxygen and / or other oxidizing agents having the same effect. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die zusätzlich Mg und/oder Ca in Mengen bis zu je 3,0 g/l, vorzugsweise 0,4 bis 1,3 g/l enthalten.Process according to Claim 1, characterized in that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which additionally contain Mg and / or Ca in amounts of up to 3.0 g / l, preferably 0.4 to 1.3 g / l. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man bei Anwendung im Spritzverfahren die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die 0,3 bis 1,0 g/l Zn enthalten.Process according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, when used in the spray process, the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which contain 0.3 to 1.0 g / l Zn. Verfahren nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man bei Anwendung im Spritz/Tauch- und Tauchverfahren die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die 0,9 bis 1,7 g/l Zn enthalten.Process according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that when used in the spraying / dipping and dipping process, the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which contain 0.9 to 1.7 g / l Zn. Verfahren nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die Mn in Mengen von 0,4 bis 1,3 g/l enthalten.Process according to one or more of Claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which contain Mn in quantities of 0.4 to 1.3 g / l. Verfahren nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die 0,003 bis 0,020 g/l Cu enthalten.Process according to one or more of Claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which contain 0.003 to 0.020 g / l Cu. Verfahren nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, in denen das Gewichtsverhältnis von Cu zu P₂O₅ auf 1 : (170 bis 30000) eingestellt ist und Cu und P₂O₅ im Gewichtsverhältnis von 1 : (5 bis 2000) ergänzt werden.Process according to one or more of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions in which the weight ratio of Cu to P₂O₅ is set to 1: (170 to 30000) and Cu and P₂O₅ in a weight ratio of 1 : (5 to 2000) can be added. Verfahren nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die als Oxidationsmittel Nitrit, Chlorat, Bromat, Peroxi-Verbindungen, organische Nitroverbindungen, wie Nitrobenzolsulfonat, enthalten.Process according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which contain nitrite, chlorate, bromate, peroxy compounds, organic nitro compounds, such as nitrobenzenesulfonate, as oxidizing agents. Verfahren nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit Phosphatierlösungen in Berührung bringt, die zusätzlich modifizierend wirkende Verbindungen aus der Gruppe Tenside, Hydroxicarbonsäure, Tartrat, Citrat, Einfach-Fluorid, Borfluorid, Silicofluorid enthalten.Process according to one or more of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the metal surfaces are brought into contact with phosphating solutions which additionally contain modifying compounds from the group of surfactants, hydroxycarboxylic acid, tartrate, citrate, single fluoride, boron fluoride, silicon fluoride. Anwendung des Verfahrens nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 9 als Vorbehandlung von Metalloberflächen für eine anschließende Lackierung, insbesondere eine Elektrotauchlackierung.Application of the method according to one or more of claims 1 to 9 as pretreatment of metal surfaces for a subsequent painting, in particular an electrocoating. Anwendung des Verfahrens nach einem oder mehreren der Ansprüche 1 bis 9 auf die Phosphatierung von Stahl, verzinktem Stahl, legierungsverzinktem Stahl, Aluminium und dessen Legierungen.Application of the method according to one or more of claims 1 to 9 to the phosphating of steel, galvanized steel, alloy-galvanized steel, aluminum and its alloys.
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