EP0717787B1 - Nickel-free phosphatization process - Google Patents

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EP0717787B1
EP0717787B1 EP94925483A EP94925483A EP0717787B1 EP 0717787 B1 EP0717787 B1 EP 0717787B1 EP 94925483 A EP94925483 A EP 94925483A EP 94925483 A EP94925483 A EP 94925483A EP 0717787 B1 EP0717787 B1 EP 0717787B1
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  • the invention relates to methods for phosphating metal surfaces with aqueous, acid phosphating solutions, the zinc, manganese and phosphate ions and hydroxylamine in free or bound form and / or m-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid or contain their water-soluble salts, and their Application as pretreatment of the metal surfaces for a subsequent Painting, especially an electro dip painting.
  • the procedure is applicable for the treatment of surfaces made of steel, galvanized or galvanized alloy Steel, aluminum, aluminized or alloy aluminized Steel, in particular for the treatment of galvanized on one or both sides, preferably electrolytically galvanized steel.
  • the phosphating of metals pursues the goal on the metal surface to produce firmly grown metal phosphate layers that are in themselves improve the corrosion resistance and in connection with paints and other organic coatings to significantly increase the Paint adhesion and resistance to infiltration when exposed to corrosion contribute.
  • Such phosphating processes have long been known.
  • For pretreatment before painting is particularly suitable for low-zinc phosphating processes, where the phosphating solutions are comparatively low levels of zinc ions of e.g. B. 0.5 to 2 g / l.
  • An essential parameter in these low-zinc phosphating baths is the weight ratio of phosphate ions to zinc ions, which is usually is in the range> 8 and can take values up to 30.
  • the high content of nickel ions in the phosphating solutions of the trication processes and of nickel and nickel compounds in the phosphate layers formed however, has disadvantages in that nickel and nickel compounds from the point of view of environmental protection and workplace hygiene as be critically classified.
  • low-zinc phosphating processes have been becoming increasingly common described without sharing from nickel to high-quality phosphate layers similar to that lead nickel-containing processes.
  • nitrite and Nitrates are increasingly raised concerns about possible formation of nitrous gases.
  • DE-A-39 20 296 describes a phosphating process which dispenses with nickel and uses magnesium ions in addition to zinc and manganese ions.
  • the phosphating baths described here contain from 0.2 to 10 g / l nitrate ions other oxidizing agents acting as accelerators, selected from nitrite, chlorate or an organic oxidizing agent.
  • EP-A-60 716 discloses low zinc phosphating baths which are considered essential Cations contain zinc and manganese and that as an optional ingredient May contain nickel.
  • the necessary accelerator is preferred selected from nitrite, m-nitrobenzenesulfonate or hydrogen peroxide.
  • EP-A-228 151 also describes phosphating baths which are essential Cations contain zinc and manganese.
  • the phosphating accelerator is selected from nitrite, nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, m-nitrobenzenesulfonate, m-nitrobenzoate or p-nitrophenol.
  • the nitrate content to 5 to about 15 g / l and an optional nickel content specified between 0.4 and 4 g / l.
  • the exemplary embodiments contain this all nickel and nitrate.
  • the main focus of this application is due to the fact that chlorate-free phosphating processes are provided will.
  • EP-A-544 650 teaches something similar.
  • the phosphating process disclosed in WO-A-86/04931 works without nitrates.
  • the accelerator system is based on a combination of 0.5 - 1 g / l Bromate and 0.2-0.5 g / l m-nitrobenzenesulfonate.
  • the phosphating solutions preferably contain in addition to zinc, at least 2 of these optional metals.
  • EP-A-36689 teaches the use of preferably 0.03-0.2% by weight of nitrobenzenesulfonate in Combination with preferably 0.1-0.5% by weight chlorate in phosphating baths, whose manganese content is 5-33% by weight of the zinc content.
  • DE-A-40 13 483 discloses phosphating processes with which similarly good ones Corrosion protection properties as achieved with the trication process can. These processes do without nickel and use instead Copper in low concentrations, 0.001 to 0.03 g / l.
  • Oxygen and / or other equivalent functions serve in the trivalent stage Oxidizing agent. As such are nitrite, chlorate, bromate, peroxy compounds and organic nitro compounds, such as nitrobenzenesulfonate, specified.
  • German patent application with the file number P 42 10 513.7 modifies this process in that as a modifying agent for the Morphology of the phosphate crystals formed hydroxylamine, its salts or complexes are added in an amount of 0.5 to 5 g / l hydroxylamine.
  • EP-A-321 059 teaches zinc phosphating baths which contain 0.1 to 2.0 g / l zinc and an accelerator also 0.01 to 20 g / l tungsten in the form of a soluble tungsten compound, preferably alkali metal or ammonium tungstate or silicotungstate, alkaline earth metal silicotungstate or boro- or silicotungstic acid.
  • the accelerator is selected from nitrite, m-nitrobenzenesulfonate or hydrogen peroxide.
  • nickel in quantities of 0.1 - 4 g / l and nitrate in quantities 0.1 - 15 g / l.
  • DE-C-27 39 006 describes a phosphating process for surfaces Zinc or zinc alloys that are free of nitrate and ammonium ions.
  • an essential content of zinc in amounts between 0.1 and 5 g / l are 1 to 10 parts by weight of nickel and / or cobalt per part by weight of zinc required.
  • Hydrogen peroxide is used as an accelerator. From the From the point of view of workplace hygiene and environmental protection, cobalt is not one Alternative to nickel.
  • the object of the invention is to provide phosphating baths positions that are free from environmental and workplace hygiene Reasonably questionable nickel or the similarly questionable cobalt, no Contain nitrite and at the same time a greatly reduced nitrate content have and are preferably free of nitrate. Furthermore, the Phosphating baths should be free of copper, the dosage of which according to DE-A-40 13 483 effective concentration range of 1 - 30 ppm is problematic.
  • phosphating baths are free of nickel, copper, nitrite and oxo anions Halogens mean that these elements or ions not deliberately added to the phosphating baths. However, it is in the Practice does not rule out that such components are beyond what is to be treated Material, the preparation water or the ambient air in traces in the Phosphating baths are entered. In particular, it cannot be ruled out that in the phosphating of coated with zinc-nickel alloys Steel nickel ions are introduced into the phosphating solution. However, the expectation is placed on the phosphating baths according to the invention that that under technical conditions the nickel concentration in the Baths is below 0.01 g / l, in particular below 0.0001 g / l.
  • baths Preferably no nitrate is added to the baths.
  • the baths contain the nitrate content of the locally available drinking water (according to Drinking water regulation in Germany maximum 50 mg / l) or by evaporation have higher nitrate levels due to The invention
  • baths should have a maximum nitrate content of 0.5 g / l and preferably contain less than 0.1 g / l nitrate.
  • Hydroxylamine can be used as a free base, as a hydroxylamine complex or in the form of Hydroxylammonium salts are used. If you add free hydroxylamine Phosphating bath or a phosphating bath concentrate too, it is due of the acidic character of these solutions largely as a hydroxylammonium cation available.
  • Sulfates and the phosphates are particularly suitable. In the case of the phosphates the acidic salts are preferred because of their better solubility.
  • Hydroxylamine or its compounds in the phosphating bath in such Amounts added that the calculated concentration of free hydroxylamine is between 0.1 and 5 g / l, in particular between 0.4 and 2 g / l. It has proven to be beneficial to choose the hydroxylamine concentration so that the ratio of the sum of the concentrations of zinc and manganese for the concentration of the hydroxylamine, in each case in g / l, 1.0 to 6.0, preferably Is 2.0 to 4.0.
  • the inventive Phosphating baths containing hydroxylamine or hydroxylamine compounds the presence of soluble compounds of hexavalent tungsten Advantages in terms of corrosion resistance and paint adhesion, although with the Phosphating method according to the invention, in contrast to the teaching of EP-A-321 059, without the accelerators nitrite or hydrogen peroxide can be.
  • Phosphating solutions are used that additionally 20 to 800 mg / l, preferably 50 to 600 mg / l tungsten in the form of water-soluble tungstates, Silicotungstates and / or borotungstates contain.
  • the mentioned anions in the form of their acids and / or their ammonium, Alkali metal and / or alkaline earth metal salts are used.
  • m-Nitrobenzenesulfonate can be used as a free acid or in the form of water-soluble Salts are used.
  • Such salts become "water-soluble” referred to, which dissolve in the phosphating baths so far that the required concentrations of 0.2 to 2 g / l m-nitrobenzenesulfonate can be achieved.
  • the alkali metal salts are particularly suitable for this the sodium salts.
  • the phosphating baths preferably contain 0.4 to 1 g / l m-nitrobenzenesulfonate.
  • a ratio of 1:10 to 10: 1 between the more reductive Hydroxylamine and the more oxidative m-nitrobenzenesulfonate can lead to special advantages with regard to layer formation, in particular regarding the shape of the crystals formed.
  • the phosphating baths contain either hydroxylamine or m-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
  • the weight ratio of phosphate ions to zinc ions in the phosphating baths can fluctuate within wide limits, provided it is in the range between 3.7 and 30 lies. A weight ratio between 10 and 20 is particularly preferred.
  • Those skilled in the art are further parameters for controlling phosphating baths the free acid and total acid contents are known. The one in this Font used determination method of this parameter is in the example part specified. Free acid values between 0.3 and 1.5 points for partial phosphating, with band phosphating up to 2.5 points and the total acidity between about 15 and about 25 points are in the usual technical range Range and are suitable in the context of this invention.
  • the manganese content of the phosphating bath should be between 0.3 and 4 g / l, since the lower the manganese content, the positive influence on the corrosion behavior the phosphate layers no longer exist and at higher ones Manganese content no further positive effect occurs. Keep between 0.3 and 2 g / l and in particular between 0.5 and 1.5 g / l are preferred.
  • the zinc content is set in phosphating baths, which only act as accelerators Contain hydroxylamine, according to EP-A-315 059 preferably to values between 0.45 and 1.1 g / l, for phosphating baths, which only accelerate m-nitrobenzenesulfonate contain, preferably to values between 0.6 and 1.4 g / l a.
  • the current zinc content of the worker Bath increases up to 2 g / l. It is important to ensure that the manganese content is at least 50% of the zinc content, otherwise it is insufficient Corrosion protection properties result.
  • the Zinc and manganese ions are introduced into the phosphating baths basically irrelevant. In order to meet the conditions according to the invention, however, are the nitrites, nitrates, and salts with oxo anions of halogens these cations cannot be used. It is particularly useful as Zinc and / or manganese source to use the oxides and / or carbonates. In addition to the divalent cations mentioned, they contain phosphating baths usually sodium, potassium and / or ammonium ions to adjust the parameters free acid and total acid are used. Ammonium ions can also be formed by degradation of the hydroxylamine.
  • iron goes in the form of iron (II) ions in solution. Since the phosphating baths according to the invention do not contain substances that are strong compared to iron (II) have an oxidizing effect, the divalent iron mainly goes off in succession Air oxidation into the trivalent state, so that it is called ferric phosphate can fail. Therefore, in the phosphating baths according to the invention Build up iron (II) levels that are well above the levels which contain baths containing oxidizing agents. With that in mind Iron (II) concentrations up to 50 ppm normal, with short-term in the production process Values up to 500 ppm can also occur. For the invention Phosphating processes are such iron (II) concentrations not harmful.
  • the phosphating baths can be used in hard water also the hardness cations Mg (II) and Ca (II) in a total concentration up to 7 mmol / l.
  • the method according to the invention is suitable for phosphating surfaces made of steel, galvanized or alloy galvanized steel, aluminum, aluminized or alloy aluminized steel.
  • Baths containing hydroxylamine are especially designed for the treatment of galvanized on one or both sides, preferably electrolytically galvanized steel.
  • the materials mentioned can - as is increasingly common in automotive engineering will also exist side by side.
  • the procedure is for the application suitable in immersion, spray or spray / immersion processes. It can be used in particular in the automotive industry, where treatment times between 1 and 8 minutes are common. Use in tape phosphating in the steel mill, with treatment times between 5 and 12 seconds, is also possible.
  • Suitable bath temperatures are also common in the prior art between 30 and 70 ° C, the temperature range between 40 and 60 ° C is preferred.
  • the phosphating process according to the invention is used to produce a sliding layer for forming and in particular for treating the metal surfaces mentioned before painting, for example before a cathodic one Electro-dip coating thought as it is common in automotive engineering.
  • the phosphating process is part of the technically usual pretreatment chain to see. In this chain, phosphating is common the steps cleaning / degreasing, rinsing and activating upstream, the activation usually with titanium phosphate-containing Activating agents are carried out.
  • the phosphating according to the invention can if necessary after an intermediate rinse, a passivating after-treatment consequences. Chromic acid-containing ones are used for such a passivating aftertreatment Treatment baths widely used.
  • the mass per unit area (“layer weight”) was determined by dissolving in 5% chromic acid solution in accordance with DIN 50942, Table 6. Corrosion tests were carried out according to the VDA alternating climate test 621-415 with KTL primer (KTL-light gray from BASF, FT 85- 7042); partly also with a complete paint structure (top coat: alpine white, VW).
  • KTL primer KTL-light gray from BASF, FT 85- 7042
  • top coat alpine white, VW.
  • Layer weights were determined by dissolving in 5% chromic acid solution. Corrosion tests were carried out according to the VDA alternating climate test 621-415 both with KTL primer (ED 12 MB from PPG) and with a complete paint system (KTL as above, filler: 1-component high-solid PU filler gray, top coat: DB 744 metallic basecoat and clearcoat). The paint infiltration (mm) was evaluated after every 10 week test cycles. In addition, a shot put test was carried out according to the Mercedes-Benz standard analogous to DIN 53 230 (6 bar corresponding to 250 km / h), evaluation at substrate temperature -20 ° C. The damage area was assessed in mm 2 (Mercedes-Benz standard: max.

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PCT No. PCT/EP94/02848 Sec. 371 Date Mar. 6, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Mar. 6, 1996 PCT Filed Aug. 29, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/07370 PCT Pub. Date Mar. 16, 1995A process for phosphating surfaces of steel, galvanized or alloy-galvanized steel, aluminum, aluminized or alloy-aluminized steel. The process is particularly useful for treating metal surfaces which are to be cathodic electrocoated. The process uses a nickel, cobalt, copper, nitrite and oxo-anion of halogen free phosphating solution containing 0.3 to 2.0 g/l Zn(II), 0.3 to 4 g/l Mn(II), 5 to 40 g/l phosphate ions and at least one of 0.5 to 5 g/l hydroxylamine and 0.2 to 2 g/l m-nitrobenzene sulfonate wherein the ratio by weight of Zn(II) to Mn(II) is not greater than 2.

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Die Erfindung betrifft Verfahren zur Phosphatierung von Metalloberflächen mit wäßrigen, sauren Phosphatierlösungen, die Zink-, Mangan- und Phosphationen sowie Hydroxylamin in freier oder gebundener Form und/oder m-Nitrobenzolsulfonsäure oder deren wasserlösliche Salze enthalten, sowie deren Anwendung als Vorbehandlung der Metalloberflächen für eine anschließende Lackierung, insbesondere eine Elektrotauchlackierung. Das Verfahren ist anwendbar zur Behandlung von Oberflächen aus Stahl, verzinktem oder legierungsverzinktem Stahl, Aluminium, aluminiertem oder legierungsaluminiertem Stahl, insbesondere zur Behandlung von ein- oder beidseitig verzinktem, vorzugsweise elektrolytisch verzinktem Stahl.The invention relates to methods for phosphating metal surfaces with aqueous, acid phosphating solutions, the zinc, manganese and phosphate ions and hydroxylamine in free or bound form and / or m-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid or contain their water-soluble salts, and their Application as pretreatment of the metal surfaces for a subsequent Painting, especially an electro dip painting. The procedure is applicable for the treatment of surfaces made of steel, galvanized or galvanized alloy Steel, aluminum, aluminized or alloy aluminized Steel, in particular for the treatment of galvanized on one or both sides, preferably electrolytically galvanized steel.

Die Phosphatierung von Metallen verfolgt das Ziel, auf der Metalloberfläche festverwachsene Metallphosphatschichten zu erzeugen, die für sich bereits die Korrosionsbeständigkeit verbessern und in Verbindung mit Lacken und anderen organischen Beschichtungen zu einer wesentlichen Erhöhung der Lackhaftung und der Resistenz gegen Unterwanderung bei Korrosionsbeanspruchung beitragen. Solche Phosphatierverfahren sind seit langem bekannt. Für die Vorbehandlung vor der Lackierung eignen sich insbesondere die Niedrig-Zink-Phosphatierverfahren, bei denen die Phosphatierlösungen vergleichsweise geringe Gehalte an Zinkionen von z. B. 0,5 bis 2 g/l aufweisen. Ein wesentlicher Parameter in diesen Niedrig-Zink-Phosphatierbädern ist das Gewichtsverhältnis Phosphationen zu Zinkionen, das üblicherweise im Bereich > 8 liegt und Werte bis zu 30 annehmen kann.The phosphating of metals pursues the goal on the metal surface to produce firmly grown metal phosphate layers that are in themselves improve the corrosion resistance and in connection with paints and other organic coatings to significantly increase the Paint adhesion and resistance to infiltration when exposed to corrosion contribute. Such phosphating processes have long been known. For pretreatment before painting is particularly suitable for low-zinc phosphating processes, where the phosphating solutions are comparatively low levels of zinc ions of e.g. B. 0.5 to 2 g / l. An essential parameter in these low-zinc phosphating baths is the weight ratio of phosphate ions to zinc ions, which is usually is in the range> 8 and can take values up to 30.

Es hat sich gezeigt, daß durch die Mitverwendung anderer mehrwertiger Kationen in den Zink-Phosphatierbädern Phosphatschichten mit deutlich verbesserten Korrosionsschutz- und Lackhaftungseigenschaften ausgebildet werden können. Beispielsweise finden Niedrig-Zink-Verfahren mit Zusatz von z. B. 0,5 bis 1,5 g/l Manganionen und z. B. 0,3 bis 2,0 g/l Nickelionen als sogenannte Trikation-Verfahren zur Vorbereitung von Metalloberflächen für die Lackierung, beispielsweise für die kathodische Elektrotauchlackierung von Autokarosserien, weite Anwendung.It has been shown that by using other polyvalent cations in the zinc phosphating baths phosphate layers with significantly improved Corrosion protection and paint adhesion properties are formed can. For example, find low-zinc processes with the addition of z. B. 0.5 to 1.5 g / l of manganese ions and z. B. 0.3 to 2.0 g / l of nickel ions as so-called trication process for the preparation of metal surfaces for painting, for example for cathodic electro-painting of car bodies, wide application.

Der hohe Gehalt an Nickelionen in den Phosphatierlösungen der Trikation-Verfahren und von Nickel und Nickelverbindungen in den gebildeten Phosphatschichten bringt jedoch insofern Nachteile, als Nickel und Nickelverbindungen aus der Sicht des Umweltschutzes und der Arbeitsplatzhygiene als kritisch eingestuft werden. In letzter Zeit werden daher zunehmend Niedrig-Zink-Phosphatierverfahren beschrieben, die ohne eine Mitverwendung von Nickel zu qualitativ ähnlich hochwertigen Phosphatschichten wie die nickelhaltigen Verfahren führen. Auch gegen die Beschleuniger Nitrit und Nitrat werden wegen möglicher Bildung Nitroser Gase zunehmend Bedenken geäußert. Darüber hinaus hat sich gezeigt, daß die Phosphatierung von verzinktem Stahl mit nickelfreien Phosphatierbädern zu unzureichendem Korrosionsschutz und unzureichender Lackhaftung führt, wenn die Phosphatierbäder größere Mengen (> 0,5 g/l) Nitrat enthalten.The high content of nickel ions in the phosphating solutions of the trication processes and of nickel and nickel compounds in the phosphate layers formed however, has disadvantages in that nickel and nickel compounds from the point of view of environmental protection and workplace hygiene as be critically classified. Recently, low-zinc phosphating processes have been becoming increasingly common described without sharing from nickel to high-quality phosphate layers similar to that lead nickel-containing processes. Also against the accelerators nitrite and Nitrates are increasingly raised concerns about possible formation of nitrous gases. In addition, it has been shown that the phosphating of galvanized Steel with nickel-free phosphating baths for insufficient corrosion protection and insufficient paint adhesion results when the phosphating baths contain larger quantities (> 0.5 g / l) nitrate.

Beispielsweise beschreibt die DE-A-39 20 296 ein Phosphatierverfahren, das auf Nickel verzichtet und neben Zink und Manganionen Magnesiumionen verwendet. Die hier beschriebenen Phosphatierbäder enthalten außer 0,2 bis 10 g/l Nitrationen weitere als Beschleuniger wirkende Oxidationsmittel, ausgewählt aus Nitrit, Chlorat oder einem organischen Oxidationsmittel.For example, DE-A-39 20 296 describes a phosphating process which dispenses with nickel and uses magnesium ions in addition to zinc and manganese ions. The phosphating baths described here contain from 0.2 to 10 g / l nitrate ions other oxidizing agents acting as accelerators, selected from nitrite, chlorate or an organic oxidizing agent.

EP-A-60 716 offenbart Niedrig-Zink-Phosphatierbäder, die als essentielle Kationen Zink und Mangan enthalten und die als fakultativen Bestandteil Nickel beinhalten können. Der notwendige Beschleuniger wird vorzugsweise ausgewählt aus Nitrit, m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat oder Wasserstoffperoxid. In einem abhängigen Patentanspruch wird die Verwendung von 1 bis 10 g/l Nitrat angegeben; alle Erfindungsbeispiele enthalten 4 g/l Nitrat.EP-A-60 716 discloses low zinc phosphating baths which are considered essential Cations contain zinc and manganese and that as an optional ingredient May contain nickel. The necessary accelerator is preferred selected from nitrite, m-nitrobenzenesulfonate or hydrogen peroxide. In a dependent claim, the use of 1 to 10 g / l nitrate specified; all examples of the invention contain 4 g / l of nitrate.

Auch in der EP-A-228 151 werden Phosphatierbäder beschrieben, die als essentielle Kationen Zink und Mangan enthalten. Der Phosphatierbeschleuniger wird ausgewählt aus Nitrit, Nitrat, Wasserstoffperoxid, m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat, m-Nitrobenzoat oder p-Nitrophenol. In abhängigen Ansprüchen wird der Nitratgehalt auf 5 bis etwa 15 g/l sowie ein fakultativer Nickelgehalt zwischen 0,4 und 4 g/l spezifiziert. Die Ausführungsbeispiele hierzu enthalten alle sowohl Nickel als auch Nitrat. Das Schwergewicht dieser Anmeldung liegt darauf, daß chloratfreie Phosphatierverfahren zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Ähnliches lehrt die EP-A-544 650.EP-A-228 151 also describes phosphating baths which are essential Cations contain zinc and manganese. The phosphating accelerator is selected from nitrite, nitrate, hydrogen peroxide, m-nitrobenzenesulfonate, m-nitrobenzoate or p-nitrophenol. In dependent claims the nitrate content to 5 to about 15 g / l and an optional nickel content specified between 0.4 and 4 g / l. The exemplary embodiments contain this all nickel and nitrate. The main focus of this application is due to the fact that chlorate-free phosphating processes are provided will. EP-A-544 650 teaches something similar.

Nitratfrei arbeitet das in WO-A-86/04931 offengelegte Phosphatierverfahren. Hier beruht das Beschleunigersystem auf einer Kombination von 0,5 - 1 g/l Bromat und 0,2 - 0,5 g/l m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat. Als essentielles mehrwertiges Kation wird lediglich Zink, als weitere fakultative Kationen Nickel, Mangan oder Kobalt angegeben. Vorzugsweise enthalten die Phosphatierlösungen neben Zink mindestens 2 dieser fakultativen Metalle. EP-A-36689 lehrt die Verwendung von vorzugsweise 0,03 - 0,2 Gew.-% Nitrobenzolsulfonat in Kombination mit vorzugsweise 0,1 - 0,5 Gew.-% Chlorat in Phosphatierbädern, deren Mangangehalt 5-33 Gew.-% des Zinkgehalts beträgt.The phosphating process disclosed in WO-A-86/04931 works without nitrates. Here the accelerator system is based on a combination of 0.5 - 1 g / l Bromate and 0.2-0.5 g / l m-nitrobenzenesulfonate. As an essential multi-value Cation becomes only zinc, as further optional cations nickel, Manganese or cobalt specified. The phosphating solutions preferably contain in addition to zinc, at least 2 of these optional metals. EP-A-36689 teaches the use of preferably 0.03-0.2% by weight of nitrobenzenesulfonate in Combination with preferably 0.1-0.5% by weight chlorate in phosphating baths, whose manganese content is 5-33% by weight of the zinc content.

WO-A-90/12901 offenbart ein chlorat- und nitritfreies Verfahren zur Herstellung von nickel- und manganhaltigen Zinkphosphatschichten auf Stahl, Zink und/oder deren Legierungen durch Spritzen, Spritztauchen und/oder Tauchen mit einer wäßrigen Lösung enthaltend

  • 0,3 bis 1,5 g/l Zink(II),
  • 0,01 bis 2,0 g/l Mangan(II),
  • 0,01 bis 0,8 g/l Eisen (II),
  • 0,3 bis 2,0 g/l Nickel(II),
  • 10,0 bis 20,0 g/l Phosphat-Ionen,
  • 2,0 bis 10,0 g/l Nitrat-Ionen und
  • 0,1 bis 2,0 g/l eines organischen Oxidationsmittels (beispielsweise m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat),
  •    wobei die wäßrige Lösung einen Gehalt an freier Säure von 0,5 bis 1,8 Punkten und einen Gesamtsäuregehalt von 15 bis 35 Punkten aufweist und Na+ in der zur Einstellung der freien Säure notwendigen Menge vorhanden ist.WO-A-90/12901 discloses a chlorate- and nitrite-free process for the production of nickel and manganese-containing zinc phosphate layers on steel, zinc and / or their alloys by spraying, splash-dipping and / or containing with an aqueous solution
  • 0.3 to 1.5 g / l zinc (II),
  • 0.01 to 2.0 g / l manganese (II),
  • 0.01 to 0.8 g / l iron (II),
  • 0.3 to 2.0 g / l nickel (II),
  • 10.0 to 20.0 g / l phosphate ions,
  • 2.0 to 10.0 g / l nitrate ions and
  • 0.1 to 2.0 g / l of an organic oxidizing agent (for example m-nitrobenzenesulfonate),
  • wherein the aqueous solution has a free acid content of 0.5 to 1.8 points and a total acid content of 15 to 35 points and Na + is present in the amount necessary to adjust the free acid.

    DE-A-40 13 483 macht Phosphatierverfahren bekannt, mit denen ähnlich gute Korrosionsschutzeigenschaften wie mit den Trikation-Verfahren erzielt werden können. Diese Verfahren verzichten auf Nickel und verwenden statt dessen Kupfer in niedrigen Konzentrationen, 0,001 bis 0,03 g/l. Zur Oxidation des bei der Beizreaktion von Stahloberflächen gebildeten zweiwertigen Eisens in die dreiwertige Stufe dienen Sauerstoff und/oder andere gleichwirkende Oxidationsmittel. Als solche werden Nitrit, Chlorat, Bromat, Peroxi-Verbindungen sowie organische Nitroverbindungen, wie Nitrobenzolsulfonat, angegeben. Die deutsche Patentanmeldung mit dem Aktenzeichen P 42 10 513.7 modifiziert diesen Prozeß dadurch, daß als modifizierendes Agens für die Morphologie der gebildeten Phosphatkristalle Hydroxylamin, dessen Salze oder Komplexe in einer Menge von 0,5 bis 5 g/l Hydroxylamin zugegeben werden.DE-A-40 13 483 discloses phosphating processes with which similarly good ones Corrosion protection properties as achieved with the trication process can. These processes do without nickel and use instead Copper in low concentrations, 0.001 to 0.03 g / l. For oxidation of the divalent iron formed in the pickling reaction of steel surfaces Oxygen and / or other equivalent functions serve in the trivalent stage Oxidizing agent. As such are nitrite, chlorate, bromate, peroxy compounds and organic nitro compounds, such as nitrobenzenesulfonate, specified. The German patent application with the file number P 42 10 513.7 modifies this process in that as a modifying agent for the Morphology of the phosphate crystals formed hydroxylamine, its salts or complexes are added in an amount of 0.5 to 5 g / l hydroxylamine.

    Die Verwendung von Hydroxylamin und/oder seinen Verbindungen zum Beeinflussen der Form der Phosphatkristalle ist aus einer Reihe von Offenlegungsschriften bekannt. Die EP-A-315 059 gibt als besonderen Effekt der Verwendung von Hydroxylamin in Phosphatierbädern die Tatsache an, daß auf Stahl auch dann noch die Phosphatkristalle in einer erwünschten säulen- oder knollenartigen Form entstehen, wenn die Zinkkonzentration im Phosphatierbad den für Niedrig-Zink-Verfahren üblichen Bereich übersteigt. Hierdurch wird es möglich, die Phosphatierbäder mit Zinkkonzentrationen bis zu 2 g/l und mit Gewichtsverhältnissen Phosphat zu Zink bis hinab zu 3,7 zu betreiben. Über vorteilhafte Kationenkombinationen dieser Phosphatierbäder werden keine näheren Aussagen gemacht, in den Patentbeispielen wird jedoch in allen Fällen Nickel eingesetzt. Ebenfalls werden in den Patentbeispielen Nitrate und Salpetersäure verwendet, auch wenn in der Beschreibung von der Anwesenheit von Nitrat in größeren Mengen abgeraten wird.The use of hydroxylamine and / or its compounds to influence The shape of the phosphate crystals is from a number of published publications known. EP-A-315 059 gives the as a special effect Use of hydroxylamine in phosphating baths indicates the fact that Steel then still the phosphate crystals in a desired column or tuberous form arise when the zinc concentration in the phosphating bath exceeds the range customary for low-zinc processes. This makes it possible to use phosphate baths with zinc concentrations up to 2 g / l and with weight ratios of phosphate to zinc down to 3.7 to operate. About advantageous cation combinations of these phosphating baths no further statements are made in the patent examples however, nickel is used in all cases. Also in the Patent examples nitrates and nitric acid used, even if in the Description of the presence of nitrate in large quantities is discouraged becomes.

    EP-A-321 059 lehrt Zink-Phosphatierbäder, die neben 0,1 bis 2,0 g/l Zink und einem Beschleuniger außerdem 0,01 bis 20 g/l Wolfram in Form einer löslichen Wolframverbindung, vorzugsweise Alkalimetall- oder Ammoniumwolframat oder -silicowolframat, Erdalkalimetallsilicowolframat oder Boro- oder Silicowolframsäure. Der Beschleuniger ist ausgewählt aus Nitrit, m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat oder Wasserstoffperoxid. Als fakultative Bestandteile werden unter anderem Nickel in Mengen von 0,1 - 4 g/l und Nitrat in Mengen von 0,1 - 15 g/l angegeben. EP-A-321 059 teaches zinc phosphating baths which contain 0.1 to 2.0 g / l zinc and an accelerator also 0.01 to 20 g / l tungsten in the form of a soluble tungsten compound, preferably alkali metal or ammonium tungstate or silicotungstate, alkaline earth metal silicotungstate or boro- or silicotungstic acid. The accelerator is selected from nitrite, m-nitrobenzenesulfonate or hydrogen peroxide. As optional components Among other things, nickel in quantities of 0.1 - 4 g / l and nitrate in quantities 0.1 - 15 g / l.

    DE-C-27 39 006 beschreibt ein Phosphatierverfahren für Oberflächen aus Zink oder Zinklegierungen, das frei von Nitrat und Ammoniumionen ist. Neben einem essentiellen Gehalt an Zink in Mengen zwischen 0,1 und 5 g/l sind 1 bis 10 Gewichtsteile Nickel und/oder Kobalt pro Gewichtsteil Zink erforderlich. Als Beschleuniger wird Wasserstoffperoxid verwendet. Aus der Sicht der Arbeitsplatzhygiene und des Umweltschutzes stellt Kobalt keine Alternative zu Nickel dar.DE-C-27 39 006 describes a phosphating process for surfaces Zinc or zinc alloys that are free of nitrate and ammonium ions. Next an essential content of zinc in amounts between 0.1 and 5 g / l are 1 to 10 parts by weight of nickel and / or cobalt per part by weight of zinc required. Hydrogen peroxide is used as an accelerator. From the From the point of view of workplace hygiene and environmental protection, cobalt is not one Alternative to nickel.

    Die Erfindung stellt sich die Aufgabe, Phosphatierbäder zur Verfügung zu stellen, die frei sind von dem aus Umwelt- und arbeitsplatzhygienischen Gründen bedenklichen Nickel oder dem ähnlich bedenklichen Kobalt, kein Nitrit enthalten und gleichzeitig einen stark verminderten Nitratgehalt aufweisen und vorzugsweise frei sind von Nitrat. Desweiteren sollen die Phosphatierbäder frei von Kupfer sein, dessen Dosierung im laut DE-A-40 13 483 wirksamen Konzentrationsbereich von 1 - 30 ppm problematisch ist.The object of the invention is to provide phosphating baths positions that are free from environmental and workplace hygiene Reasonably questionable nickel or the similarly questionable cobalt, no Contain nitrite and at the same time a greatly reduced nitrate content have and are preferably free of nitrate. Furthermore, the Phosphating baths should be free of copper, the dosage of which according to DE-A-40 13 483 effective concentration range of 1 - 30 ppm is problematic.

    Diese Aufgabe wird gelöst durch ein Verfahren zur Phosphatierung von Metalloberflächen mit wäßrigen, sauren Phosphatierlösungen, die Zink-, Mangan- und Phosphationen und als Beschleuniger Hydroxylamin oder eine Hydroxylaminverbindung und/oder m-Nitrobenzosulfonsäure oder deren wassserlösliche Salze enthalten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß man die Metalloberflächen mit einer Phosphatierlösung in Berührung bringt, die frei von Nickel, Kobalt, Kupfer, Nitrit und Oxo-Anionen von Halogenen in dem Sinne ist, daß diese Elemente beziehungsweise Ionen dem Bad nicht bewußt zugesetzt werden und die Nickelkonzentration unter 0,01 g/l liegt und die

  • 0,3 bis 2 g/l Zn(II)
  • 0,3 bis 4 g/l Mn(II)
  • 5 bis 40 g/l Phosphationen
  • 0,1 bis 5 g/l Hydroxylamin in freier oder gebundener Form und/oder
  • 0,2 bis 2 g/l m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat
  • und höchstens 0,5 g/l Nitrationen
  • enthält, wobei der Mn-Gehalt mindestens 50 % des Zn-Gehalts beträgt.This object is achieved by a process for phosphating metal surfaces with aqueous, acidic phosphating solutions which contain zinc, manganese and phosphate ions and, as an accelerator, hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine compound and / or m-nitrobenzosulfonic acid or its water-soluble salts, characterized in that the Metal surfaces in contact with a phosphating solution that is free of nickel, cobalt, copper, nitrite and oxo anions of halogens in the sense that these elements or ions are not deliberately added to the bath and the nickel concentration below 0.01 g / l lies and the
  • 0.3 to 2 g / l Zn (II)
  • 0.3 to 4 g / l Mn (II)
  • 5 to 40 g / l phosphate ions
  • 0.1 to 5 g / l hydroxylamine in free or bound form and / or
  • 0.2 to 2 g / l m-nitrobenzenesulfonate
  • and at most 0.5 g / l nitrate ions
  • contains, wherein the Mn content is at least 50% of the Zn content.

    Daß die Phosphatierbäder frei von Nickel, Kupfer, Nitrit und Oxo-Anionen von Halogenen sein sollen, bedeutet dabei, daß diese Elemente bzw. Ionen den Phosphatierbädern nicht bewußt zugesetzt werden. Es ist jedoch in der Praxis nicht auszuschließen, daß solche Bestandteile über das zu behandelnde Material, das Ansatzwasser oder die Umgebungsluft in Spuren in die Phosphatierbäder eingetragen werden. Insbesondere ist es nicht auszuschließen, daß bei der Phosphatierung von mit Zink-Nickel-Legierungen beschichtetem Stahl Nickelionen in die Phosphatierlösung eingetragen werden. Jedoch wird an die erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierbäder die Erwartung gestellt, daß unter technischen Bedingungen die Nickelkonzentration in den Bädern unter 0,01 g/l, insbesondere unter 0,0001 g/l liegt. Vorzugsweise wird den Bädern kein Nitrat zugesetzt. Es ist jedoch nicht auszuschließen, daß die Bäder den Nitratgehalt des lokal verfügbaren Trinkwassers (gemäß Trinkwasserverordnung in Deutschland maximal 50 mg/l) oder durch Verdunstung bedingte höhere Nitratgehalte aufweisen. Die erfindungsgemäßen Bäder sollen jedoch einen maximalen Nitratgehalt von 0,5 g/l aufweisen und enthalten vorzugsweise weniger als 0,1 g/l Nitrat.That the phosphating baths are free of nickel, copper, nitrite and oxo anions Halogens mean that these elements or ions not deliberately added to the phosphating baths. However, it is in the Practice does not rule out that such components are beyond what is to be treated Material, the preparation water or the ambient air in traces in the Phosphating baths are entered. In particular, it cannot be ruled out that in the phosphating of coated with zinc-nickel alloys Steel nickel ions are introduced into the phosphating solution. However, the expectation is placed on the phosphating baths according to the invention that that under technical conditions the nickel concentration in the Baths is below 0.01 g / l, in particular below 0.0001 g / l. Preferably no nitrate is added to the baths. However, it cannot be ruled out that the baths contain the nitrate content of the locally available drinking water (according to Drinking water regulation in Germany maximum 50 mg / l) or by evaporation have higher nitrate levels due to The invention However, baths should have a maximum nitrate content of 0.5 g / l and preferably contain less than 0.1 g / l nitrate.

    Hydroxylamin kann als freie Base, als Hydroxylaminkomplex oder in Form von Hydroxylammoniumsalzen eingesetzt werden. Fügt man freies Hydroxylamin dem Phosphatierbad oder einem Phosphatierbad-Konzentrat zu, wird es aufgrund des sauren Charkters dieser Lösungen weitgehend als Hydroxylammonium-Kation vorliegen. Bei einer Verwendung als Hydroxylammonium-Salz sind die Sulfate sowie die Phosphate besonders geeignet. Im Falle der Phosphate sind aufgrund der besseren Löslichkeit die sauren Salze bevorzugt. Hydroxylamin oder seine Verbindungen werden dem Phosphatierbad in solchen Mengen zugesetzt, daß die rechnerische Konzentration des freien Hydroxylamins zwischen 0,1 und 5 g/l, insbesondere zwischen 0,4 und 2 g/l liegt. Es hat sich als günstig erwiesen, die Hydroxylaminkonzentration so zu wählen, daß das Verhältnis der Summe der Konzentrationen von Zink und Mangan zur Konzentration des Hydroxylamins, jeweils in g/l, 1,0 bis 6,0, vorzugsweise 2,0 bis 4,0 beträgt.Hydroxylamine can be used as a free base, as a hydroxylamine complex or in the form of Hydroxylammonium salts are used. If you add free hydroxylamine Phosphating bath or a phosphating bath concentrate too, it is due of the acidic character of these solutions largely as a hydroxylammonium cation available. When used as a hydroxylammonium salt Sulfates and the phosphates are particularly suitable. In the case of the phosphates the acidic salts are preferred because of their better solubility. Hydroxylamine or its compounds in the phosphating bath in such Amounts added that the calculated concentration of free hydroxylamine is between 0.1 and 5 g / l, in particular between 0.4 and 2 g / l. It has proven to be beneficial to choose the hydroxylamine concentration so that the ratio of the sum of the concentrations of zinc and manganese for the concentration of the hydroxylamine, in each case in g / l, 1.0 to 6.0, preferably Is 2.0 to 4.0.

    Ähnlich wie in der EP-A-321 059 beschrieben bringt auch in den erfindungsgemäßen, Hydroxylamin oder Hydroxylaminverbindungen enthaltenden Phosphatierbädern die Gegenwart löslicher Verbindungen des sechswertigen Wolframs Vorteile hinsichtlich Korrosionswiderstand und Lackhaftung, obwohl bei den erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierverfahren, im Gegensatz zur Lehre der EP-A-321 059, auf die Beschleuniger Nitrit oder Wasserstoffperoxid verzichtet werden kann. In den erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierverfahren können Phosphatierlösungen Verwendung finden, die zusätzlich 20 bis 800 mg/l, vorzugsweise 50 bis 600 mg/l Wolfram in Form wasserlöslicher Wolframate, Silicowolframate und/oder Borowolframate enthalten. Dabei können die genannten Anionen in Form ihrer Säuren und/ oder ihrer Ammonium-, Alkalimetall- und/oder Erdalkalimetallsalze eingesetzt werden.Similar to that described in EP-A-321 059, the inventive Phosphating baths containing hydroxylamine or hydroxylamine compounds the presence of soluble compounds of hexavalent tungsten Advantages in terms of corrosion resistance and paint adhesion, although with the Phosphating method according to the invention, in contrast to the teaching of EP-A-321 059, without the accelerators nitrite or hydrogen peroxide can be. In the phosphating process according to the invention Phosphating solutions are used that additionally 20 to 800 mg / l, preferably 50 to 600 mg / l tungsten in the form of water-soluble tungstates, Silicotungstates and / or borotungstates contain. The mentioned anions in the form of their acids and / or their ammonium, Alkali metal and / or alkaline earth metal salts are used.

    m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat kann als freie Säure oder in Form wasserlöslicher Salze eingesetzt werden. Als "wasserlöslich" werden hierbei solche Salze bezeichnet, die sich in den Phosphatierbädern soweit auflösen, daß die erforderlichen Konzentrationen von 0,2 bis 2 g/l m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat erreicht werden. Hierfür kommen besonders die Alkalimetallsalze, vorzugsweise die Natriumsalze, in Betracht. Bevorzugterweise enthalten die Phosphatierbäder 0,4 bis 1 g/l m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat.m-Nitrobenzenesulfonate can be used as a free acid or in the form of water-soluble Salts are used. Such salts become "water-soluble" referred to, which dissolve in the phosphating baths so far that the required concentrations of 0.2 to 2 g / l m-nitrobenzenesulfonate can be achieved. The alkali metal salts are particularly suitable for this the sodium salts. The phosphating baths preferably contain 0.4 to 1 g / l m-nitrobenzenesulfonate.

    Ein Verhältnis von 1 : 10 bis 10 : 1 zwischen dem eher reduktiv wirkenden Hydroxylamin und dem eher oxidativ wirkenden m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat kann zu besonderen Vorteilen hinsichtlich Schichtausbildung führen, insbesondere hinsichtlich der Form der gebildeten Kristalle. Es ist jedoch auch möglich und zur vereinfachten Badsteuerung vorzuziehen, daß die Phosphatierbäder entweder Hydroxylamin oder m-Nitrobenzolsulfonsäure enthalten.A ratio of 1:10 to 10: 1 between the more reductive Hydroxylamine and the more oxidative m-nitrobenzenesulfonate can lead to special advantages with regard to layer formation, in particular regarding the shape of the crystals formed. However, it is also possible and preferred for simplified bath control that the phosphating baths contain either hydroxylamine or m-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.

    Bei Phosphatierbädern, die für unterschiedliche Substrate geeignet sein sollen, ist es üblich, freies und/oder komplexgebundenes Fluorid in Mengen bis zu 2,5 g/l Gesamtfluorid, davon bis zu 800 mg/l freies Fluorid zuzusetzen. Die Anwesenheit solcher Fluoridmengen ist auch für die erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierbäder von Vorteil. Bei Abwesenheit von Fluorid soll der Aluminiumgehalt des Bades 3 mg/l nicht überschreiten. Bei Gegenwart von Fluorid werden infolge der Komplexbildung höhere Al-Gehalte toleriert, sofern die Konzentration des nicht komplexierten Al 3 mg/l nicht übersteigt.For phosphating baths that are suitable for different substrates it is common to use free and / or complex-bound fluoride in quantities up to 2.5 g / l total fluoride, of which up to 800 mg / l free fluoride. The presence of such amounts of fluoride is also for those of the invention Phosphating baths are an advantage. In the absence of fluoride, the The aluminum content of the bath should not exceed 3 mg / l. In the presence of Due to the complex formation, fluoride, higher Al contents are tolerated, provided the concentration of the non-complexed Al does not exceed 3 mg / l.

    Das Gewichtsverhältnis Phosphationen zu Zinkionen in den Phosphatierbädern kann in weiten Grenzen schwanken, sofern es im Bereich zwischen 3,7 und 30 liegt. Ein Gewichtsverhältnis zwischen 10 und 20 ist besonders bevorzugt. Als weitere Parameter zur Steuerung von Phosphatierbädern sind dem Fachmann die Gehalte an freier Säure und an Gesamtsäure bekannt. Die in dieser Schrift verwendete Bestimmungsmethode dieser Parameter ist im Beispielteil angegeben. Werte der freien Säure zwischen 0,3 und 1,5 Punkten bei Teilephosphatierung, bei Bandphosphatierung bis zu 2,5 Punkten und der Gesamtsäure zwischen etwa 15 und etwa 25 Punkten liegen im technisch üblichen Bereich und sind im Rahmen dieser Erfindung geeignet.The weight ratio of phosphate ions to zinc ions in the phosphating baths can fluctuate within wide limits, provided it is in the range between 3.7 and 30 lies. A weight ratio between 10 and 20 is particularly preferred. Those skilled in the art are further parameters for controlling phosphating baths the free acid and total acid contents are known. The one in this Font used determination method of this parameter is in the example part specified. Free acid values between 0.3 and 1.5 points for partial phosphating, with band phosphating up to 2.5 points and the total acidity between about 15 and about 25 points are in the usual technical range Range and are suitable in the context of this invention.

    Der Mangangehalt des Phosphatierbades soll zwischen 0,3 und 4 g/l liegen, da bei geringeren Mangangehalten der positive Einfluß auf das Korrosionsverhalten der Phosphatschichten nicht mehr gegeben ist und bei höheren Mangangehalten kein weiterer positiver Effekt eintritt. Gehalte zwischen 0,3 und 2 g/l und insbesondere zwischen 0,5 und 1,5 g/l sind bevorzugt. Den Zinkgehalt stellt man bei Phosphatierbäder, die als Beschleuniger nur Hydroxylamin enthalten, gemäß EP-A-315 059 vorzugsweise auf Werte zwischen 0,45 und 1,1 g/l, bei Phosphatierbäder, die als Beschleuniger nur m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat enthalten, vorzugsweise auf Werte zwischen 0,6 und 1,4 g/l ein. Infolge des Beizabtrages bei der Phosphatierung zinkhaltiger Oberflächen ist es jedoch möglich, daß der aktuelle Zinkgehalt des arbeitenden Bades auf bis zu 2 g/l ansteigt. Dabei ist darauf zu achten, daß der Mangangehalt mindestens 50 % des Zinkgehaltes beträgt, da anderenfalls unzureichende Korrosionsschutzeigenschaften resultieren. In welcher Form die Zink- und Mangan ionen in die Phosphatierbäder eingebracht werden, ist prinzipiell ohne Belang. Um den erfindungsgemäßen Bedingungen zu genügen, sind jedoch die Nitrite, Nitrate, sowie Salze mit Oxo-Anionen von Halogenen dieser Kationen nicht einsetzbar. Es bietet sich insbesondere an, als Zink- und/oder Manganquelle die Oxide und/ oder die Karbonate zu verwenden. Außer den genannten zweiwertigen Kationen enthalten Phosphatierbäder üblicherweise Natrium-, Kalium- und/oder Ammoniumionen, die zum Einstellen der Parameter freie Säure und Gesamtsäure herangezogen werden. Ammoniumionen können auch durch Abbau des Hydroxylamins gebildet werden.The manganese content of the phosphating bath should be between 0.3 and 4 g / l, since the lower the manganese content, the positive influence on the corrosion behavior the phosphate layers no longer exist and at higher ones Manganese content no further positive effect occurs. Keep between 0.3 and 2 g / l and in particular between 0.5 and 1.5 g / l are preferred. The zinc content is set in phosphating baths, which only act as accelerators Contain hydroxylamine, according to EP-A-315 059 preferably to values between 0.45 and 1.1 g / l, for phosphating baths, which only accelerate m-nitrobenzenesulfonate contain, preferably to values between 0.6 and 1.4 g / l a. As a result of the pickling removal in the phosphating of zinc-containing surfaces However, it is possible that the current zinc content of the worker Bath increases up to 2 g / l. It is important to ensure that the manganese content is at least 50% of the zinc content, otherwise it is insufficient Corrosion protection properties result. In what form the Zinc and manganese ions are introduced into the phosphating baths basically irrelevant. In order to meet the conditions according to the invention, however, are the nitrites, nitrates, and salts with oxo anions of halogens these cations cannot be used. It is particularly useful as Zinc and / or manganese source to use the oxides and / or carbonates. In addition to the divalent cations mentioned, they contain phosphating baths usually sodium, potassium and / or ammonium ions to adjust the parameters free acid and total acid are used. Ammonium ions can also be formed by degradation of the hydroxylamine.

    Bei der Anwendung des Phosphatierverfahrens auf Stahloberflächen geht Eisen in Form von Eisen(II)-Ionen in Lösung. Da die erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierbäder keine Substanzen enthalten, die gegenüber Eisen(II) stark oxidierend wirken, geht das zweiwertige Eisen vornehmlich in Folge von Luftoxidation in den dreiwertigen Zustand über, so daß es als Eisen(III)-Phosphat ausfallen kann. Daher können sich in den erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierbädern Eisen(II)-Gehalte aufbauen, die deutlich über den Gehalten liegen, die Oxidationsmittel-haltige Bäder enthalten. In diesem Sinne sind Eisen(II)-Konzentrationen bis zu 50 ppm normal, wobei kurzfristig im Produktionsablauf auch Werte bis zu 500 ppm auftreten können. Für das erfindungsgemäße Phosphatierverfahren sind solche Eisen(II)-Konzentrationen nicht schädlich. Bei Ansatz in hartem Wasser können die Phosphatierbäder weiterhin die Härtebildner-Kationen Mg(II) und Ca(II) in einer Gesamtkonzentration von bis zu 7 mmol/l enthalten.When using the phosphating process on steel surfaces, iron goes in the form of iron (II) ions in solution. Since the phosphating baths according to the invention do not contain substances that are strong compared to iron (II) have an oxidizing effect, the divalent iron mainly goes off in succession Air oxidation into the trivalent state, so that it is called ferric phosphate can fail. Therefore, in the phosphating baths according to the invention Build up iron (II) levels that are well above the levels which contain baths containing oxidizing agents. With that in mind Iron (II) concentrations up to 50 ppm normal, with short-term in the production process Values up to 500 ppm can also occur. For the invention Phosphating processes are such iron (II) concentrations not harmful. The phosphating baths can be used in hard water also the hardness cations Mg (II) and Ca (II) in a total concentration up to 7 mmol / l.

    Das erfindungsgemäße Verfahren ist geeignet zur Phosphatierung von Oberflächen aus Stahl, verzinktem oder legierungsverzinktem Stahl, Aluminium, aluminiertem oder legierungsaluminiertem Stahl. Hydroxylaminhaltige Bäder sind insbesondere konzipiert zur Behandlung von ein- oder beidseitig verzinktem, vorzugsweise elektrolytisch verzinktem Stahl.The method according to the invention is suitable for phosphating surfaces made of steel, galvanized or alloy galvanized steel, aluminum, aluminized or alloy aluminized steel. Baths containing hydroxylamine are especially designed for the treatment of galvanized on one or both sides, preferably electrolytically galvanized steel.

    Die genannten Materialien können - wie es im Automobilbau zunehmend üblich wird - auch nebeneinander vorliegen. Das Verfahren ist für die Anwendung im Tauch-, Spritz- oder Spritz/Tauchverfahren geeignet. Es kann insbesondere im Automobilbau eingesetzt werden, wo Behandlungszeiten zwischen 1 und 8 Minuten üblich sind. Der Einsatz bei der Bandphosphatierung im Stahlwerk, wobei die Behandlungszeiten zwischen 5 und 12 Sekunden liegen, ist jedoch ebenfalls möglich. Wie bei anderen Phosphatierbädern des Standes der Technik ebenfalls üblich, liegen die geeigneten Badtemperaturen zwischen 30 und 70 °C, wobei der Temperaturbereich zwischen 40 und 60 °C bevorzugt wird.The materials mentioned can - as is increasingly common in automotive engineering will also exist side by side. The procedure is for the application suitable in immersion, spray or spray / immersion processes. It can be used in particular in the automotive industry, where treatment times between 1 and 8 minutes are common. Use in tape phosphating in the steel mill, with treatment times between 5 and 12 seconds, is also possible. As with other phosphating baths of the Suitable bath temperatures are also common in the prior art between 30 and 70 ° C, the temperature range between 40 and 60 ° C is preferred.

    Das erfindungsgemäße Phosphatierverfahren ist zur Erzeugung einer Gleitschicht für Umformungen und insbesondere zur Behandlung der genannten Metalloberflächen vor einer Lackierung, beispielsweise vor einer kathodischen Elektrotauchlackierung gedacht, wie sie im Automobilbau üblich ist. Das Phosphatierverfahren ist als Teilschritt der technisch üblichen Vorbehandlungskette zu sehen. In dieser Kette sind der Phosphatierung üblicherweise die Schritte Reinigen/Entfetten, Zwischenspülen und Aktivieren vorgeschaltet, wobei die Aktivierung üblicherweise mit Titanphosphat-haltigen Aktiviermitteln erfolgt. Der erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierung kann, gegebenenfalls nach einer Zwischenspülung, eine passivierende Nachbehandlung folgen. Für eine solche passivierende Nachbehandlung sind Chromsäure-haltige Behandlungsbäder weit verbreitet. Aus Gründen des Arbeits- und Umweltschutzes sowie aus Entsorgungsgründen besteht jedoch die Tendenz, diese chromhaltigen Passivierbäder durch chromfreie Behandlungsbäder zu ersetzen. Hierfür sind rein anorganische Badlösungen, insbesondere auf der Basis von Zirkonverbindungen, oder auch organisch-reaktive Badlösungen, beispielsweise auf Basis von Polyvinylphenolen, bekannt. Zwischen dieser Nachpassivierung und der sich üblicherweise anschließenden Elektrotauchlackierung wird in der Regel eine Zwischenspülung mit vollentsalztem Wasser durchgeführt. The phosphating process according to the invention is used to produce a sliding layer for forming and in particular for treating the metal surfaces mentioned before painting, for example before a cathodic one Electro-dip coating thought as it is common in automotive engineering. The phosphating process is part of the technically usual pretreatment chain to see. In this chain, phosphating is common the steps cleaning / degreasing, rinsing and activating upstream, the activation usually with titanium phosphate-containing Activating agents are carried out. The phosphating according to the invention can if necessary after an intermediate rinse, a passivating after-treatment consequences. Chromic acid-containing ones are used for such a passivating aftertreatment Treatment baths widely used. For the sake of work and Environmental protection and disposal reasons, however, there is a tendency these chromium-containing passivation baths through chrome-free treatment baths replace. For this purely inorganic bath solutions, especially on the Basis of zirconium compounds, or also organic reactive bath solutions, for example based on polyvinylphenols. Between this Post passivation and the usually subsequent electro dip painting is usually an intermediate rinse with deionized water carried out.

    Ausführungsbeispiele 1 bis 7 - Vergleichsbeispiele 1 und 2Embodiments 1 to 7 - Comparative Examples 1 and 2

    Die erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierverfahren unter Verwendung von Hydroxylaminverbindungen sowie Vergleichsverfahren wurden an Stahlblechen (St 1405) und an beidseitig elektrolytisch verzinkten Stahlblechen (ZE), wie sie im Automobilbau Verwendung finden, überprüft. Dabei wurde folgender in der Karosseriefertigung gebräuchlicher Verfahrensgang (im Tauch- bzw. Spritzverfahren) ausgeführt:

  • 1. Für Tauchverfahren: Reinigen mit einem alkalischen Reiniger (RidolineR C 1250 I, Henkel KGaA), Ansatz 2 % in Stadtwasser, 55 °C, 4 Minuten. Für Spritzverfahren: Reinigen mit einem alkalischen Reiniger (RidolineR C1206, Henkel KGaA), Ansatz 0,5 % in Stadtwasser, 55 °C, 2 Minuten.
  • 2. Spülen mit Stadtwasser im Spritzen oder Tauchen, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.
  • 3. Aktivieren mit einem Titanphosphat-haltigen Aktiviermittel im Tauchen (FixodineR 9112, Henkel KGaA), Ansatz 0,3 % in vollentsalztem Wasser, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.
  • 4. Phosphatieren mit Phosphatierbädern gemäß Tabelle 1. Außer den in Tabelle 1 genannten Kationen enthielten die Phosphatierbäder lediglich Natriumionen zum Einstellen der freien Säure. Die Bäder enthielten kein Nitrit und keine Oxo-Anionen von Halogenen.
    Unter der Punktzahl der freien Säure wird der Verbrauch in ml an 0,1-normaler Natronlauge verstanden, um 10 ml Badlösung bis zu einem pH-Wert von 3,6 zu titrieren. Analog gibt die Punktzahl der Gesamtsäure den Verbrauch in ml bis zu einem pH-Wert von 8,2 an.
  • 5. Spülen mit Stadtwasser im Spritzen oder Tauchen, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.
  • 6. Nachpassivieren mit einem chromathaltigen Nachpassiviermittel im Spritzen oder Tauchen (DeoxylyteR 41, Henkel KGaA,) Ansatz 0,14 % in vollentsalztem Wasser, 40 °C, 1 Minute
  • 7. Spülen mit vollentsalztem Wasser im Spritzen oder Tauchen.
  • 8. Trockenblasen mit Preßluft
  • The phosphating processes according to the invention using hydroxylamine compounds and comparative processes were checked on steel sheets (St 1405) and on both sides electrolytically galvanized steel sheets (ZE), as are used in automobile construction. The following process procedure used in body production (in the immersion or spraying process) was carried out:
  • 1. For immersion processes: cleaning with an alkaline cleaner (Ridoline R C 1250 I, Henkel KGaA), preparation 2% in city water, 55 ° C, 4 minutes. For spray processes: cleaning with an alkaline cleaner (Ridoline R C1206, Henkel KGaA), approach 0.5% in city water, 55 ° C, 2 minutes.
  • 2. Rinse with city water by spraying or dipping, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 3. Activation with an activating agent containing titanium phosphate in immersion (Fixodine R 9112, Henkel KGaA), approach 0.3% in deionized water, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 4. Phosphating with phosphating baths according to Table 1. In addition to the cations listed in Table 1, the phosphating baths only contained sodium ions to adjust the free acid. The baths contained no nitrite and no oxo anions from halogens.
    The free acid score is understood to mean the consumption in ml of 0.1 normal sodium hydroxide solution in order to titrate 10 ml of bath solution up to a pH of 3.6. Similarly, the total acid score indicates consumption in ml up to a pH of 8.2.
  • 5. Rinse with city water by spraying or dipping, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 6. Post-passivation with a chromate-containing post-passivating agent in spraying or dipping (Deoxylyte R 41, Henkel KGaA,) approach 0.14% in deionized water, 40 ° C, 1 minute
  • 7. Rinse with deionized water by spraying or dipping.
  • 8. Blow dry with compressed air
  • Die flächenbezogene Masse ("Schichtgewicht") wurde durch Ablösen in 5 %-iger Chromsäurelösung bestimmt gemäß DIN 50942, Tabelle 6. Korrosionprüfungen erfolgten nach dem VDA-Wechselklimatest 621-415 mit KTL-Grundierung (KTL-hellgrau der Firma BASF, FT 85-7042); teilweise auch mit einem kompletten Lackaufbau (Decklack: alpinweiß, VW). Bewertet wurden nach jeweils 10 einwöchigen Prüfzyklen die Lackunterwanderung (mm) gemäß DIN 53167 und die Steinschlag-Kennwerte nach VW-Prüfvorschrift (K-Werte: bester Wert K = 1, schlechtester Wert K = 10). Die Ergebnisse sind in Tabelle 2 enthalten.

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    The mass per unit area ("layer weight") was determined by dissolving in 5% chromic acid solution in accordance with DIN 50942, Table 6. Corrosion tests were carried out according to the VDA alternating climate test 621-415 with KTL primer (KTL-light gray from BASF, FT 85- 7042); partly also with a complete paint structure (top coat: alpine white, VW). The paint infiltration (mm) according to DIN 53167 and the stone chip characteristic values according to the VW test specification (K values: best value K = 1, worst value K = 10) were evaluated after every 10 week test cycles. The results are shown in Table 2.
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    Beispiel 8, Vergleichsbeispiele 3 und 4Example 8, Comparative Examples 3 and 4 Vefahrensgang (Tauchverfahren)Procedure (diving procedure)

  • 1. Reinigen mit einem alkalischen Reiniger (RidolineR C 1250 I, Henkel KGaA), Ansatz 2 % in Stadtwasser, 55 °C, 4 Minuten.1.Clean with an alkaline cleaner (Ridoline R C 1250 I, Henkel KGaA), mix 2% in city water, 55 ° C, 4 minutes.
  • 2. Spülen mit Stadtwasser, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.2. Rinse with city water, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 3. Aktivieren mit einem Titanphosphat-haltigen flüssigen Aktiviermittel (FixodineR L, Henkel KGaA), Ansatz 1 % in vollentsalztem Wasser, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.3. Activation with a titanium phosphate-containing liquid activating agent (Fixodine R L, Henkel KGaA), batch 1% in deionized water, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 4. Phosphatieren mit Phosphatierbädern gemäß Tabelle 3, 53 °C, 3 Minuten. Außer den in Tabelle 3 genannten Kationen enthielten die Phosphatierbäder lediglich Natriumionen zum Einstellen der freien Säure. Das Bad des Beispiels 8 enthielt kein Nitrit oder Nitrat und keine Oxo-Anionen von Halogenen.4. Phosphating with phosphating baths according to Table 3, 53 ° C, 3 minutes. In addition to the cations listed in Table 3, the phosphating baths contained only sodium ions to adjust the free acid. The bathroom of Example 8 contained no nitrite or nitrate and no oxo anions of halogens.
  • 5. Spülen mit Stadtwasser, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.5. Rinse with city water, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 6. Nachpassivieren mit einem chromfreien Nachpassiviermittel auf Basis Zirkonfluorid (DeoxylyteR 54 NC, Henkel KGaA,) Ansatz 0,25 % in vollentsalztem Wasser, 40 °C, 1 Minute6. Post-passivation with a chrome-free post-passivating agent based on zirconium fluoride (Deoxylyte R 54 NC, Henkel KGaA,) Approach 0.25% in deionized water, 40 ° C, 1 minute
  • 7. Spülen mit vollentsalztem Wasser7. Rinse with deionized water
  • 8. Trockenblasen mit Preßluft8. Blow dry with compressed air
  • (Materialien und Definition von freier Säure und Gesamtsäure wie Beispiele 1 bis 7).(Materials and definition of free acid and total acid as examples 1 to 7).

    Schichtgewichte wurden durch Ablösen in 5 %-iger Chromsäurelösung bestimmt. Korrosionprüfungen erfolgten nach dem VDA-Wechselklimatest 621-415 sowohl nur mit KTL-Grundierung (ED 12 MB der Firma PPG) als auch mit einem kompletten Lackaufbau (KTL wie vorstehend, Füller: 1-Komponenten Highsolid PU-Füller grau, Decklack: DB 744 metallic Basecoat und Clearcoat). Bewertet wurde nach jeweils 10 einwöchigen Prüfzyklen die Lackunterwanderung (mm). Weiterhin erfolgte eine Kugelstoßprüfung nach Mercedes-Benz Norm analog DIN 53 230 (6 bar entsprechend 250 km/h), Auswertung bei Substrattemperatur -20 °C. Bewertet wurde die Schadensfläche in mm2 (Mercedes-Benz Norm: max. 5) und der Rostgrad (bester Wert = 0, schlechtester Wert = 5, Mercedes-Benz Norm: max. 2). Die Ergebnisse sind in Tabelle 4 enthalten. Phosphatierbäder Parameter Beispiel 8 Vergleich 3 Vergleich 4 Zn(II) (g/l) 1,0 1,0 1,0 Mn(II) (g/l) 0,8 1,0 0,8 Ni(II) (g/l) - 0,9 0,8 PO4 3- (g/l) 14,5 14,6 13,5 Gesamt-F- (g/l) 0,8 0,8 0,8 Freie Säure (Punkte) 1,0 1,0 1,0 Gesamtsäure (Punkte) 22 23 24,0 Hydroxylammoniumsulfat (g/l) 2 - 2 Nitrit (mg/l) - 100 - Nitrat (g/l) - 2 2

    Figure 00180001
    Layer weights were determined by dissolving in 5% chromic acid solution. Corrosion tests were carried out according to the VDA alternating climate test 621-415 both with KTL primer (ED 12 MB from PPG) and with a complete paint system (KTL as above, filler: 1-component high-solid PU filler gray, top coat: DB 744 metallic basecoat and clearcoat). The paint infiltration (mm) was evaluated after every 10 week test cycles. In addition, a shot put test was carried out according to the Mercedes-Benz standard analogous to DIN 53 230 (6 bar corresponding to 250 km / h), evaluation at substrate temperature -20 ° C. The damage area was assessed in mm 2 (Mercedes-Benz standard: max. 5) and the degree of rust (best value = 0, worst value = 5, Mercedes-Benz standard: max. 2). The results are shown in Table 4. Phosphating baths parameter Example 8 Comparison 3 Comparison 4 Zn (II) (g / l) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Mn (II) (g / l) 0.8 1.0 0.8 Ni (II) (g / l) - 0.9 0.8 PO 4 3- (g / l) 14.5 14.6 13.5 Total F - (g / l) 0.8 0.8 0.8 Free acidity (points) 1.0 1.0 1.0 Total acidity (points) 22 23 24.0 Hydroxylammonium sulfate (g / l) 2nd - 2nd Nitrite (mg / l) - 100 - Nitrate (g / l) - 2nd 2nd
    Figure 00180001

    Ausführungsbeispiele 9 bis 12 - Vergleichsbeispiele 5 bis 7Embodiments 9 to 12 - Comparative Examples 5 to 7

    Die erfindungsgemäßen Phosphatierverfahren unter Verwendung von m-Nitrobenzolsulfonat sowie Vergleichsverfahren wurden an Stahlblechen und an beidseitig elektrolytisch verzinkten Stahlblechen (ZE), wie sie im Automobilbau Verwendung finden, überprüft. Dabei wurde folgender in der Karosseriefertigung gebräuchlicher Verfahrensgang im Tauchverfahren ausgeführt:

  • 1. Reinigen mit einem alkalischen Reiniger (RidolineR 1558, Henkel KGaA), Ansatz 2 % in Stadtwasser, 55 °C, 5 Minuten.
  • 2. Spülen mit Stadtwasser, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.
  • 3. Aktivieren mit einem flüssigen Titanphosphat-haltigen Aktiviermittel im Tauchen (FixodineR L, Henkel KGaA), Ansatz 0,5 % in vollentsalztem Wasser, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.
  • 4. Phosphatieren mit Phosphatierbädern gemäß Tabelle 5 (Ansatz in vollentsalztem Wasser, wenn nicht anders vermerkt). Außer den in Tabelle 1 genannten Kationen enthielten die Phosphatierbäder lediglich Natriumionen zum Einstellen der freien Säure. Die Bäder enthielten kein Nitrit und keine Oxo-Anionen von Halogenen.
    Unter der Punktzahl der freien Säure wird der Verbrauch in ml an 0,1-normaler Natronlauge verstanden, um 10 ml Badlösung bis zu einem pH-Wert von 3,6 zu titrieren. Analog gibt die Punktzahl der Gesamtsäure den Verbrauch in ml bis zu einem pH-Wert von 8,5 an.
  • 5. Spülen mit Stadtwasser, Raumtemperatur, 1 Minute.
  • 6. Nachpassivieren mit einem chromathaltigen Nachpassiviermittel (DeoxylyteR 41, Henkel KGaA,) Ansatz 0,1 % in vollentsalztem Wasser, 40 °C, 1 Minute
  • 7. Spülen mit vollentsalztem Wasser.
  • 8. Trockenblasen mit Preßluft.
  • The phosphating processes according to the invention using m-nitrobenzenesulfonate and comparative processes were checked on steel sheets and on steel sheets electrolytically galvanized on both sides (ZE), as are used in automobile construction. The following procedure, commonly used in body production, was carried out using the immersion method:
  • 1.Clean with an alkaline cleaner (Ridoline R 1558, Henkel KGaA), mix 2% in city water, 55 ° C, 5 minutes.
  • 2. Rinse with city water, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 3. Activation with a liquid titanium phosphate-containing activating agent in diving (Fixodine R L, Henkel KGaA), approach 0.5% in deionized water, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 4. Phosphating with phosphating baths according to Table 5 (batch in demineralized water, unless otherwise noted). In addition to the cations listed in Table 1, the phosphating baths only contained sodium ions to adjust the free acid. The baths contained no nitrite and no oxo anions from halogens.
    The free acid score is understood to mean the consumption in ml of 0.1 normal sodium hydroxide solution in order to titrate 10 ml of bath solution up to a pH of 3.6. Similarly, the total acid score indicates consumption in ml up to a pH of 8.5.
  • 5. Rinse with city water, room temperature, 1 minute.
  • 6. Post-passivation with a chromate-containing post-passivating agent (Deoxylyte R 41, Henkel KGaA,) approach 0.1% in deionized water, 40 ° C, 1 minute
  • 7. Rinse with deionized water.
  • 8. Blow dry with compressed air.
  • Die flächenbezogene Masse ("Schichtgewicht") wurde durch Ablösen in 5 %-iger Chromsäurelösung bestimmt gemäß DIN 50942. Korrosionprüfungen erfolgten nach dem VDA-Wechselklimatest 621-415 mit KTL-Grundierung (KTL-hellgrau der Firma BASF, FT 85-7042). Bewertet wurden nach jeweils 10 einwöchigen Prüfzyklen die Lackunterwanderung (mm) gemäß DIN 53167 und die Steinschlag-Kennwerte nach VW-Prüfvorschrift VW-P3.17.1 (K-Werte: bester Wert K = 1, schlechtester Wert K = 10). Die Ergebnisse sind in Tabelle 5 enthalten.

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    The mass per unit area ("layer weight") was determined by dissolving in 5% chromic acid solution in accordance with DIN 50942. Corrosion tests were carried out according to the VDA alternating climate test 621-415 with KTL primer (KTL-light gray from BASF, FT 85-7042). The paint infiltration (mm) according to DIN 53167 and the stone chip characteristic values according to VW test specification VW-P3.17.1 (K values: best value K = 1, worst value K = 10) were evaluated after every 10 week test cycles. The results are shown in Table 5.
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    1. A process for phosphating metal surfaces with aqueous acidic phosphating solutions containing zinc, manganese and phosphate ions and, as accelerator, hydroxylamine or a hydroxylamine compound and/or m-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid or water-soluble salts thereof, characterized in that the metal surfaces are contacted with a phosphating solution which is free from nickel, cobalt, copper, nitrite and oxo-anions of halogens in a sense that these elements or ions are not purposely added to the bath and that the nickel concentration is below 0,01 g/l and which contains 0.3 to 2 g/l of Zn(II), 0.3 to 4 g/l of Mn(II), 5 to 40 g/l of phosphate ions, 0.1 to 5 g/l of hydroxylamine in free or complexed form and/or 0.2 to 2 g/l of m-nitrobenzenesulfonate and at most 0.5 g/l of nitrate ions, the Mn content amounting to at least 50% of the Zn content.
    2. A process as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the phosphating solution contains less than 0.1 g/l of nitrate.
    3. A process as claimed in one or both of claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the phosphating solution additionally contains fluoride in free and/or complexed form in quantities of up to 2.5 g of total fluoride/l, including up to 800 mg of free fluoride/l.
    4. A process as claimed in one or more of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the phosphating solution has a ratio by weight of phosphate ions to zinc ions of 3.7 to 30:1 and preferably 10 to 20:1.
    5. A process as claimed in one or more of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the phosphating solution has an Mn(II) content of 0.3 to 2 g/l and preferably 0.5 to 1.5 g/l.
    6. A process as claimed in one or more of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the phosphating solution contains m-nitrobenzenesulfonate in the form of the free acid or a water-soluble salt, more especially the sodium salt, and the concentration of m-nitrobenzenesulfonate is preferably 0.4 to 1 g/l.
    7. A process as claimed in one or more of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the total acid content is between 15 and 25 points while the free acid content is between 0.3 and 1.5 points in the phosphating of parts and between 0.3 and 2.5 points in coil phosphating.
    8. A process as claimed in one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the phosphating solution contains hydroxylamine in free or complexed form or in the form of its salts, more particularly in the form of its sulfates or phosphates.
    9. A process as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that the phosphating solution has a content of hydroxylamine in free form, in salt form or in complexed form of 0.4 to 2 g/l, expressed as hydroxylamine.
    10. A process as claimed in one or both of claims 8 and 9, characterized in that the ratio of the sum of the zinc and manganese concentrations to the hydroxylamine concentration in g/l is 1.0 to 6.0:1 and preferably 2.0 to 4.0:1.
    11. A process as claimed in one or more of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that the phosphating solution additionally contains 20 to 800 mg/l and preferably 50 to 600 mg/l of tungsten in the form of water-soluble tungstates, silicotungstates and/or borotungstates in the form of their acids and/or their ammonium, alkali metal and/or alkaline earth metal salts.
    12. A process as claimed in one or more of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the phosphating solution contains either hydroxylamine or m-nitrobenzenesulfonic acid.
    13. A process as claimed in one or more of claims 1 to 12 for the treatment of surfaces of steel, galvanized or alloy-galvanized steel, aluminium, aluminized or alloy-aluminized steel.
    14. A process as claimed in claim 13, characterized in that the metal surface is contacted with the phosphating solution by spraying, dipping or spraying/dipping for treatment times of 5 seconds to 8 minutes.
    15. A process as claimed in claim 14, characterized in that the temperature of the phosphating solution is between 30 and 70°C.
    16. A process as claimed in claim 15 for the treatment of metal surfaces before lacquering, more particularly before cathodic electrocoating.
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