JP2008285707A - Galvanized steel sheet - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a galvanized steel sheet having excellent press formability. <P>SOLUTION: In the galvanized steel sheet, at least one side of the steel sheet is provided with a galvanized layer. Also, on the surface of the galvanized layer, an oxidizing layer essentially consisting of Zn, and in which S of 1 to 100 mg/m<SP>2</SP>and Zr of 0.1 to 500 mg/m<SP>2</SP>are present, and the average thickness is 10 to 200 nm is formed. For example, regarding a hot dip galvannealed steel sheet in which an oxidizing layer comprising 13 mg/m<SP>2</SP>S and 19 mg/m<SP>2</SP>Zr, and in which the average thickness is 37 nm is formed, friction coefficients on pressing loads of 400 kgf and 1,500 kgf at a sample temperature of 25°C (room temperature) are 0.126 and 0.086, respectively. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a zinc-based plated steel sheet having excellent press formability even in a material having a high forming load such as a zinc-based plated steel sheet having a high-strength steel sheet as a base, which is likely to cause mold galling.

  Zinc-based galvanized steel sheets are widely used in a wide range of fields, mainly for automobile body applications, because they are excellent in corrosion resistance. Zinc-based plated steel sheets for such applications are subjected to press forming and used. However, the zinc-based plated steel sheet has a drawback that the press formability is inferior to that of the cold-rolled steel sheet. This is because the sliding resistance between the press mold and the plated steel sheet is larger than that of the cold-rolled steel sheet. That is, the galvanized steel sheet is less likely to flow into the press mold at a portion where the sliding resistance between the mold and the bead is large, and the steel sheet tends to break.

As an example, it is extended about an galvannealed steel plate. An alloyed hot-dip galvanized steel sheet is formed by galvanizing the steel sheet and then heat-treating to form an Fe-Zn alloy phase by diffusion of Fe in the steel sheet and Zn in the plating layer to cause an alloying reaction. It has been made. This Fe-Zn alloy phase is usually a film composed of a Γ phase, a δ ₁ phase, and a ζ phase. As the Fe concentration decreases, that is, in the order of Γ phase → δ ₁ phase → ζ phase, hardness and melting point Tends to decrease. For this reason, from the viewpoint of slidability, a coating with high hardness, high melting point and high Fe concentration is effective, and alloyed hot-dip galvanized steel sheet, which emphasizes press formability, Manufactured with high average Fe concentration.

  However, a coating film having a high Fe concentration has a problem that a hard and brittle Γ phase is easily formed at the plating-steel plate interface, and a phenomenon of peeling from the interface during processing, that is, so-called powdering is likely to occur. For this reason, as shown in Patent Document 1, in order to achieve both slidability and powdering resistance, there is a method of applying a hard Fe-based alloy as a second layer to the upper layer by a technique such as electroplating. It has been.

  In addition to this, as a method for improving the press formability when using a galvanized steel sheet, a method of applying a high-viscosity lubricating oil is widely used. However, this method tends to cause coating defects due to poor degreasing in the coating process due to the high viscosity of the lubricating oil. Further, there is a problem that the press performance becomes unstable due to oil shortage at the time of pressing. Accordingly, there is a strong demand for improving the press formability of the zinc-based plated steel sheet itself.

  As a method for solving the above problems, Patent Document 2 and Patent Document 3 describe that the surface of a zinc-based plated steel sheet is subjected to electrolytic treatment, dipping treatment, coating oxidation treatment, or heat treatment to oxidize mainly ZnO. A technique for improving weldability and workability by forming a film is disclosed.

  Patent Document 4 discloses that by immersing a plated steel sheet in an aqueous solution containing 5 to 60 g / l of sodium phosphate and having a pH of 2 to 6 on the surface of the zinc-based plated steel sheet, performing electrolytic treatment, or applying the above aqueous solution, P A technique for improving press moldability and chemical conversion treatment by forming an oxide film mainly composed of oxides is disclosed.

  In Patent Document 5, the surface of a zinc-based plated steel sheet is improved in press formability and chemical conversion treatment by generating Ni oxide by electrolytic treatment, dipping treatment, coating treatment, coating oxidation treatment, or heat treatment. Technology is disclosed.

In Patent Document 6, an alloyed hot-dip galvanized steel sheet is brought into contact with an acidic solution to form an oxide mainly composed of Zn on the surface of the steel sheet, suppressing adhesion between the plating layer and the press mold, and slidability. A technique for improving the above is disclosed.
Japanese Patent No. 1-319661 JP-A-53-60332 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2-190483 JP-A-4-88196 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 3-191093 JP2003-306781

  However, Patent Documents 1 to 6 are effective for galvanized steel sheets with relatively low strength, which are often used for automobile outer plates. In a high-strength galvanized steel sheet in which the pressure rises, the effect of improving press formability cannot always be obtained stably.

  In view of such circumstances, the present invention aims to achieve excellent press formability even in a material having a high forming load such as a high-strength zinc-based plated steel sheet and is likely to cause mold galling, and has excellent slidability. Provide steel sheet.

The inventors of the present invention have made extensive studies to solve the above problems. As a result, the following knowledge was obtained.
An oxide layer mainly composed of Zn is formed on the surface of the alloyed hot-dip galvanized steel sheet manufactured by the method of Patent Document 6, and this oxide layer mainly composed of Zn is condensed with the mold during pressing. Wear resistance is suppressed and sliding resistance is reduced. This oxide mainly composed of Zn (hereinafter sometimes referred to as a Zn-based oxide) can improve the press formability by suppressing the direct contact between the mold and the plating layer surface. However, when high strength steel is used as the base steel plate for plating, the forming load is higher than that of soft steel, and galling and cracking are likely to occur. In such a case, the Zn-based oxide described in Patent Document 6 is used. The layer was found to be inefficient.

As a result of intensive studies, the present inventors have found that high press formability can be achieved by containing S and Zr while containing an oxide mainly composed of Zn as an essential component.
The present invention has been made based on the above findings, and the gist thereof is as follows.
[1] A zinc-based plating layer is provided on at least one surface of a steel plate, and S on the surface of the zinc-based plating layer is 1 mg / m ² or more and 100 mg / m ² or less, 0.1 mg / m ² or more and 500 mg / m A zinc-based plated steel sheet characterized in that an oxide containing ² or less of Zr and containing Zn as an essential component is formed with an average thickness of 10 nm to 200 nm.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the zinc-based plated steel plate which has the small slide resistance at the time of press molding, and has the outstanding press formability is obtained.

  In order to obtain stable and excellent press formability, it is important to reduce the sliding resistance of the plating surface with which the mold is in direct contact during press forming. As a method for reducing the sliding resistance of the surface, there is a method in which a hard and high melting point substance that prevents adhesion to the mold is present on the plating surface. In this respect, the presence of a Zn-based oxide layer on the flat portion surface described in Patent Document 6 is effective in improving sliding characteristics because the oxide layer prevents adhesion with the mold. .

  During press forming of a high-strength steel plate, the surface of the plating phase and the mold are brought into contact with each other at a high surface pressure, and are slid at a high surface pressure. Therefore, the Zn-based oxide layer is easily removed partially, so that the plating surface comes into contact with the mold and the adhesion suppressing effect is reduced. Here, if the Zn-based oxide layer contains Zn as an essential component but also contains S and Zr, the effect of suppressing adhesion is unlikely to occur even at a high surface pressure. The reason for this is not clear, but the treatment layer itself composed of S and Zr and Zn and oxygen is easily deformed and is less easily removed than the Zn-based oxide when sliding with the mold. Estimated. It is also possible that S has a function similar to that of an extreme pressure additive.

Here, the content of S and Zr needs to be 1 mg / m ² or more and 100 mg / m ² or less, and 0.1 mg / m ² or more and 500 mg / m ² or less as the adhesion amount, respectively. When the S content is less than 1 mg / m ² or the Zr content is less than 0.1 mg / m ² , the effect of improving the press formability is not sufficient. The content of S and Zr respectively even exceed 100 mg / m ² greater than and 500 mg / m ^2, preferably to become economically disadvantageous because a significant improvement is not observed the processing time is required prolonged effect Absent.

  In the present invention, the average thickness of the oxide containing Zn as an essential component is 10 nm or more and 200 nm or less. If the average thickness is less than 10 nm, the press formability is insufficient, and if it exceeds 200 nm, the film breaks during press working, the sliding resistance increases, and the weldability tends to decrease.

  In the present invention, since the oxide containing Zn as an essential component and S and Zr as essential components are excellent in slidability and chemical conversion treatment, other metal ions or inorganic compounds are used as impurities or intentionally. Even if it contains, the effect of this invention is not impaired. Moreover, it does not become a problem that it contains hydroxide ion, crystal water, or adsorbed water.

  A method of forming a Zn-based oxide containing S and Zr on the surface is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a method of contacting with a sulfuric acid-based acidic solution containing Zr. For example, specifically, hot dip galvanizing is applied to the steel sheet, and after further alloying by heat treatment and temper rolling as necessary, it is brought into contact with a sulfuric acid solution containing Zr, and after contact is completed for 1 to 120 seconds After leaving it to stand, it is washed with water to form a Zn-based oxide layer of 10 nm or more on the surface of the galvanized steel sheet. The acidic solution may contain Zn. The S and Zr concentrations in the acidic solution may be adjusted so that the content in the film is within the range defined by the present invention, an example of which is shown below.

  Zr sulfate is contained in the sulfuric acid solution adjusted to PH in the range of 0.5 to 2.5 in the range of 0.1 to 100 g / l as the Zr ion concentration. Under these conditions, the amount of S in the solution is sufficient.

The acidic solution used preferably has a pH buffering action in the pH range of 2.0 to 6.0. Acidic solutions with such pH buffering properties include acetates such as sodium acetate (CH ₃ COONa), phthalates such as potassium hydrogen phthalate ((KOOC) ₂ C ₆ H ₄ ), sodium citrate (Na Citrates such as ₃ C ₆ H ₅ O ₇ ) and potassium dihydrogen citrate (KH ₂ C ₆ H ₅ O ₇ ), succinates such as sodium succinate (Na ₂ C ₄ H ₄ O ₄ ), and lactic acid Examples include lactate such as sodium (NaCH ₃ CHOHCO ₂ ), tartrate such as sodium tartrate (Na ₂ C ₄ H ₄ O ₆ ), borate, phosphate, etc., and at least one of these, It is preferable to use an aqueous solution containing each component content in the range of 5 to 50 g / l. When the concentration is less than 5 g / l, the pH of the solution rises relatively quickly with the dissolution of zinc, so that an oxide layer sufficient for improving the slidability cannot be formed. On the other hand, if it exceeds 50 g / l, dissolution of zinc is promoted, and not only does it take a long time to form an oxide layer, but the plating layer is also severely damaged, and it may lose its original role as a rust-proof steel sheet. Because it is.

  The temperature of the acidic solution is preferably in the range of 20 to 70 ° C. If it is less than 20 ° C., the production reaction of the oxide layer takes a long time, and the productivity may be lowered. On the other hand, when the temperature is high, the reaction proceeds relatively quickly, but conversely, processing unevenness tends to occur on the surface of the steel sheet, so it is desirable to control the temperature to 70 ° C. or lower.

  There is no particular limitation on the method of bringing the zinc-based plated steel sheet into contact with the acidic solution. The method of immersing the plated steel sheet in the acidic solution, the method of spraying the acidic solution on the plated steel sheet, and applying the acidic solution to the plated steel sheet through the coating roll. It is desirable that the thin film is finally present on the surface of the steel sheet. This is because if the amount of acidic solution present on the steel sheet surface is large, the pH of the solution does not increase even if zinc dissolution occurs, and only zinc dissolution occurs one after another. This is because it not only has a long time but also severely damages the plating layer, and it is considered that the original role as a rust-proof steel sheet is lost. The amount of the solution film can be adjusted by a squeeze roll, a coater, air wiping or the like.

  In addition, the time from the contact with the acidic solution to the washing with water (the holding time until the washing with water) needs to be 1 to 120 seconds. If the time until washing with water is less than 1 second, the acidic solution is washed out before the pH of the solution rises and a film is formed. However, the increase in the amount of the oxide layer with respect to time tends to be small, and it is economically disadvantageous.

  In addition, when the zinc-based plating is formed by hot dip zinc, the main component (Zn or In many cases, a small amount of a component other than the main component (for example, Al with respect to the main component Zn) is added to the molten metal.

  Further, the additive element component to the galvanized steel sheet according to the present invention is not particularly limited, and in addition to the aforementioned Al, for example, Fe, Pb, Sb, Si, Sn, Mg, Mn, Ni, Ti, Even if Li, Cu, or the like is contained or added, the effects of the present invention are not impaired.

However, for example, when an inert oxide layer containing Al is present, as in the case of a hot-dip galvanized steel sheet to which Al is added, the film formation of the present invention may be suppressed. It is desirable to remove or destroy them. Although the method is not particularly limited, a chemical method such as immersing in an alkaline solution and removing the oxide layer before the treatment can be employed. Moreover, as a mechanical method, the method of grinding the surface with a brush etc. before a process, or the method of giving temper rolling and destroying an oxide layer partially can be used.
Furthermore, N, Pb, Cl, Na, Mn, Ca, Mg, Ba, Sr, Si, P, etc. are taken into the oxide layer due to components or impurities contained in the treatment liquid used for oxidation treatment, etc. However, the effect of the present invention is not impaired.

Next, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to examples.
A conventional alloyed hot-dip galvanized film was formed on a cold-rolled steel sheet having a thickness of 0.8 mm, and further temper rolled. Subsequently, as an oxide formation treatment, it was immersed in an acidic aqueous solution of sodium acetate 35 g / l for 3 seconds in a sulfuric acid solution (pH 1.5, 35 ° C.) to which Zr was added at the concentration shown in Table 1, and immediately subjected to roll squeezing. It was allowed to stand at room temperature in the atmosphere for 2 to 60 seconds, washed thoroughly with water, and then dried. Note that Zr (SO ₄ ) ₂ .4H ₂ O was used as the Zr ion source. As a comparative material, a material which was processed in the same manner as described above without adding Zr was produced. Sulfuric acid was used as the S source. Further, as a comparative example containing neither S nor Zr, there was prepared a Zn oxide film formed by sputtering on a tempered plated surface. Furthermore, the steel plate which did not perform said process after performing temper rolling was also used as a comparison.

  For the steel sheets produced as described above, the adhesion amount of S and Zr on the surface of the plating layer and the average thickness of the oxide layer were measured, and the friction coefficient was measured as a method for simply evaluating the press formability. . The measuring method is as follows.

(1) Measurement of adhesion amount of S and Zr on the plating surface Dissolve the plating surface layer with 1M NH ₄ Cl-1M NH ₄ OH solution, and use the obtained solution for ICP emission analysis (high sensitivity and high resolution type). The sample was introduced for quantitative analysis, and the amount of S and Zr adhered to the sample surface was determined.

(2) Measurement of the average thickness of the oxide layer Using a Si wafer on which a thermally oxidized SiO ₂ film with a known film thickness (about 100 nm in this case) is formed as a reference material, an O-Kα The average thickness of the oxide layer in terms of SiO ₂ was determined by measuring X-rays. The analysis area is 30 mmφ.

(3) Slidability evaluation test (Friction coefficient measurement test)
In order to evaluate the press formability, the friction coefficient of each test material was measured as follows.
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a friction coefficient measuring apparatus. As shown in the figure, a friction coefficient measuring sample 1 collected from a test material is fixed to a sample table 2, and the sample table 2 is fixed to the upper surface of a slide table 3 that can move horizontally. On the lower surface of the slide table 3, there is provided a slide table support base 5 having a roller 4 in contact therewith and capable of moving up and down, and by pushing it up, a pressing load N applied to the friction coefficient measuring sample 1 by the bead 6 is applied. A first load cell 7 for measurement is attached to the slide table support 5. A second load cell 8 is attached to one end portion of the slide table 3 in order to measure the sliding resistance force F for moving the slide table 3 in the horizontal direction with the pressing force applied. In addition, the cleaning oil Preton R352L for press made by Sugimura Chemical Co., Ltd. was applied to the surface of the friction coefficient measurement sample 1 as a lubricant, and the test was performed.
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the shape and dimensions of the beads used. The bead 6 slides with its lower surface pressed against the surface of the friction coefficient measurement sample 1. The shape of the bead 6 shown in FIG. 2 is 10 mm wide, 12 mm long in the sliding direction of the sample, the lower part of both ends of the sliding direction is a curved surface with a curvature of 4.5 mmR, and the bottom surface of the bead against which the sample is pressed is 10 mm wide and in the sliding direction It has a 3mm long plane.
For the measurement of the friction coefficient, assuming a severe press environment with high strength alloyed hot dip galvanized steel sheet with high forming load and high galling, press load N is 400kgf at room temperature (25 ° C). Changed to 1500 kgf. The sample drawing speed (the horizontal movement speed of the slide table 3) is 100 cm / min. Under these conditions, the pressing load N and the pulling load F were measured, and the coefficient of friction μ between the test material and the bead was calculated by the formula: μ = F / N.

  The test results obtained from the above are shown in Table 1. In Table 1, condition 1 indicates a pressing load of 400 kgf and a sample temperature of 25 ° C. (room temperature), and condition 2 indicates a pressing load of 1500 kgf and a sample temperature of 25 ° C. (room temperature).

From the test results shown in Table 1, the following matters were clarified.
Nos. 3 and 4 (Comparative Examples 3 and 4) are comparative examples that are treated with a sulfuric acid solution but do not contain Zr. Compared to the coefficient of friction of the comparative examples without treatment (No. 14, Comparative Example 5) and the comparative examples not containing S and Zr (No. 1, 2 (Comparative Examples 1 and 2)) However, it is higher than the example of the present invention. The coefficient of friction is related to the oxide layer thickness, and the thicker the layer, the smaller the coefficient of friction tends to be. And, compared with the present invention example having the same oxide layer thickness and containing S and Zr, the comparative example not containing S and Zr, and the comparative example not containing Zr, the present invention example clearly shows the friction coefficient. Is low. In particular, the friction coefficient is low and stable under condition 2 where the surface pressure is high. From this, it is considered that both S and Zr contribute to stabilizing the friction coefficient low.
From the above results, in the present invention examples (Nos. 5 to 13, Invention Examples 1 to 9), by containing S and Zr, a low friction coefficient is obtained even under severe sliding conditions. From this, according to the present invention, a galvanized steel sheet having high press formability is obtained.

  Since it has excellent slidability, it has excellent press formability and can be applied in a wide range of fields, mainly for automobile body applications. In particular, since it is excellent in slidability under high surface pressure conditions, it is suitable for the use of a member having a high-strength steel plate as a base.

Schematic front view showing friction coefficient measuring device Schematic perspective view showing bead shape and dimensions in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Sample for friction coefficient measurement
2 Sample stage
3 Slide table
4 Roller
5 Slide table support
6 beads
7 First load cell
8 Second load cell
N Push load
F Sliding resistance force

Claims (1)

It has a zinc-based plating layer on at least one side of the steel plate, and the surface of the zinc-based plating layer has S of 1 mg / m ² or more and 100 mg / m ² or less, 0.1 mg / m ² or more and 500 mg / m ² or less. A zinc-based plated steel sheet, characterized in that an oxide containing Zr and containing Zn as an essential component is formed with an average thickness of 10 nm to 200 nm.

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