Specification
SPECIFICATION
TITLE OF INVENTION
HIGH-STRENGTH COLD-ROLLED STEEL SHEET AND METHOD OF
MANUFACTURING THEREOF
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Field of the Invention
[0001]
The present invention relates to a high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet and a
method of manufacturing thereof.
10 Priority is claimed on Japanese Patent Application No. 201014363, filed
January 26, 2010, Japanese Patent Application No. 2010-88737, filed April 7, 2010, and
Japanese Patent Application No. 2010-135351, filed June 14, 2010, the contents of which
are incorporated herein by reference.
15 Description of Related Art
[0002]
In order to-achieve weight reductior lit-safety, a steel sheetased for structures
of automobile bodies needs to have favorable formability and strength. In particular,
elongation is the most important characteristic for formability. However, generally,
20 when the strength of a steel sheet increases, elongation and hole expansion degrade, and
formability of a high-strength steel sheet (high tensile strength steel sheet) deteriorates.
[0003]
In order to solve such deterioration of formability, Patent Citations 1 and 2
disclose steel sheets having retained austenite left in the steel sheet (TRIP steel sheet).
25 In these steel sheets, since transformation induced plasticity (the TRIP effect) is used,
2
extremely large elongation can be obtained in spite of a high strength.
[0004] .
In the steel sheets disclosed in Patent Citations 1 and 2, the amount of C and the
amount of Si increase so that the strength of the steel sheet increases and C is
5 concentrated in austenite. The concentration of C in austenite stabilizes retained
austenite so that austenite (retained austenite) remains stably at room temperature.
[0005]
In addition, as a technique that utilizes the TRIP effect more effectively, Patent
Citation 3 discloses a technique in which a hydroforming is carried out in atemperature
10 range in which the retained percentage of austenite becomes 60% to 90% at the
maximum stress point. In this technique, the pipe expansion ratio is improved by 150%
compared to at room temperature. In addition, in order to improve the deep drawability
of TRIP steel, Patent Citation 4 discloses a forming technique that heats a die.
[0006]
15 However, in the technique disclosed in Patent Citation 3, the application of the
technique is limited to pipes. In addition, in the technique disclosed in Patent Citation 4,
heating ofa for obtaining a sufficient effect is costly, and therefore the application of
the technique is restrictive,
-[0007]
20 Therefore, in order to effectively develop the TRIP effect through improvement
of a steel sheet instead of improvement of the forming techniques, additional addition of
C to the steel sheet is considered. C added to the steel sheet concentrates in austenite,
but coarse carbides precipitate at the same time. In such a case, the amount of retained
austenite in the steel sheet decreases, elongation deteriorates, and cracks occur from the
25 carbides during hole expansion.
[0008]
In addition, when the amount of C is further increased in order to compensate
for the decrease in amount of retained austenite caused by the precipitation of the
carbides, weldability degrades.
5 [0009]
In a steel sheet that is used for structures of automobile bodies, it is necessary to
secure the balance between strength and formability (elongation and hole expansion)
while increasing the strength. However, as described above, it has been difficult to
secure sufficient formability only by adding C to steel.
10 [0010]
Here, the retained austenite steel (TRIP steel sheet) is a high-strength steel sheet
in which austenite is left in the microstructure of the steel sheet that is to be formed by
controlling the ferrite transformation and the bainite transformation during annealing so
as to increase the concentration of C in austenite. Due to the TRIP effect of the retained
15 austenite, the retained austenite steel has large elongation:
[0011]
The TRIP effect bag a temperature dependency,-and thus the TRIP effect could
be utilized to the maximum extent by forming a steel sheet at a high temperature of
higher than 250°C in the case of the TRIP steel of the conventional techniques.
20 However, in a case in which the forming temperature exceeds 250°C, problems are liable
to occur regarding the heating costs for a die. Therefore, it is desirable to make it
possible to use the TRIP effect to the maximum extent at room temperature and in a
temperature range of 100°C to 250°C.
25 Patent Citation
[0012]
[Patent Citation 1] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application, First Publication
No. 561-217529
[Patent Citation 2] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application, First Publication
5 No. H05-59429
[Patent Citation 3] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application, First Publication
No. 2004-330230 '
[Patent Citation 4] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application, First Publication
No.2007-111765 '
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SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Problems to be Solved by the Invention
[0013]
An object of the present invention is to provide a steel sheet that can suppress
15 cracking during hole expansion and is excellent in terms of the balance between strength
and formability.
Methods for Solving the Problem
[0014]
20 The inventors succeeded in manufacturing a steel sheet that is excellent in terms
of strength, ductility (elongation), and hole expansion by optimizing the chemical
compositions in steel and manufacturing conditions and controlling the size and shape of
carbides during annealing. The purport is as follows.
[0015]
25 (1) A high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to an aspect of the present
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invention includes, by mass%, C: 0.10% to 0.40%, Mn: 0.5% to 4.0%, Si: 0.005% to
2.5%, Al: 0.005% to 2.5%, Cr: 0% to 1.0%, and a balance of iron and inevitable
impurities, in which the amount of P is limited to 0.05% or less, the amount of S is
limited to 0.02% or less, the amount of N is limited to 0.006% or less, and the
5 microstructure includes 2% to 30% of retained austenite by area percentage and
martensite is limited to 20% or less by area percentage in the microstructure, an average
particle size of cementite is 0.01 μm to 1 μm, and 30% to 100% of the cementite has an
aspect ratio of 1 to 3.
[0016]
10 (2) The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) may
further includes, by mass%, one or more kinds of Mo: 0.01% to 0.3%, Ni: 0.01% to 5%,
Cu: 0.01% to 5%, B: 0.0003% to 0.003%, Nb: 0.01% to 0.1%, Ti: 0.01% to 0.2%, V:
0.01% to 1.0%, W: 0.01% to 1.0%, Ca: 0.0001% to 0.05%, Mg: 0.0001% to 0.05%, Zr:
0.0001% to 0.05%, and REM: 0.0001% to 0.05%.
15 [0017]
(3) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
- e toFaal amounto`Si and Al ma 5% to 2.5%.
[0018]
(4) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
20 the average grain size of the retained austenite may be 5 μm or less.
[0019]
(5) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
the microstructure may include, by area percentage, 10% to 70% of ferrite.
[0020]
25 (6) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
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the microstructure may include, by area percentage, 10% to 70% of ferrite and bainite in
total.
[0021]
(7) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
5 the microstructure may include, by area percentage, 10% to 75% of bainite and tempered
martensite in total.
[0022]
(8) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
the average grain size of the ferrite maybe 10 μm or less.
10 [0023]
(9) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
the cementite having an aspect ratio of 1 to 3 may be included in 0.003 particles/μm2 to
0.12 particles /μm2.
[0024]
15 (10) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
in the central portion of the sheet thickness, the random intensity ratio X of a {100 }
<001> orientation of the retained austenite and the average value Y of the random
intensity ratio of a {110} <111> to {110} <001> orientation group of the retained
austenite may satisfy the following equation (1)
20 4<2X+Y<10..•(1).
[0025]
(11) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
in the central portion of the sheet thickness, the ratio of the random intensity ratio of a
{ 110} <111> orientation of the retained austenite to the random intensity ratio of a { 110}
25 <001> orientation of the retained austenite may be 3.0 or less.
[0026]
(12) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
a zinc coating may be further provided on at least one surface.
[0027]
5 (13) In the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above (1) or (2),
a galvannealed coating may be further provided on at least one surface.
[0028]
(14) A method of manufacturing a high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet
according to an aspect of the present invention includes a first process in which a slab
10 having the chemical composition according to the above (1) or (2) is hot-rolled at a
finishing temperature of 820°C or higher so as to produce a hot-rolled steel sheet; a
second process in which, after the first process, the hot-rolled steel sheet is cooled and
coiled in a coiling temperature CT°C of 350°C to 600°C; a third process in which the
hot-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the second process is cold-rolled at a reduction
15 in thickness of 30% to 85% so as to produce a cold-rolled steel sheet; a fourth process in
which, after the third process, the cold-rolled steel sheet is heated and annealed at an
average heating temperature of 750°C to 900°C; a fifth process in which the cold-rolled
steel sheet that has undergone the, fourth process is cooled at an average cooling rate of 3
°C/s to 200 °C/s and held in a temperature range of 300°C to 500°C for 15 seconds to
20 1200 seconds; and a sixth process in which the cold-rolled steel sheet that has undergone
the fifth process is cooled, in which, in the second process, a first average cooling rate
CR1 °C/s from 750°C to 650°C is 15 °C/s to 100 °C/s, a second average cooling rate
CR2 °C/s from 650°C to the coiling temperature CT°C is 50 °C/s or less, a third average
cooling rate CR3 °C/s from after coiling to 150°C is 1 °C/s or less, the coiling
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temperature CT°C and the first average cooling rate CR1 °C/s satisfy the following
equation (2), and, in the fourth process, in a case in which the amounts of Si, Al, and Cr
are represented by [Si], [Al], and [Cr] in terms of mass%, respectively, the average area S
μm2 of pearlite included in the hot-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the second
5 process, the average heating temperature T°C, and the heating time is satisfy the
relationship of the following equation (3).
1500 < CR1 x (650 -CT) < 15000 ...(2)
2200>Txlog(t)/(1+0.3[Si]+0.5[Al]+[Cr]+0.5S)>110...(3)
[0029]
10 (15) In the method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet
according to the above (14), the total of the reduction in thickness of the last two steps in
the first process may be 15% or more.
[0030]
(16) In the method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet
15 according to the above (14), the cold-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the fifth
process and is to undergo the sixth process may be coated with zinc.
[0031]
(17) In the method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet
according to the above (14), the cold-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the fifth
20 process and is to undergo the sixth process may be galvanized and annealed in 400°C to
600°C for alloying.
[0032]
(18) In the method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet
according to the above (14), the average heating rate from 600°C to 680°C in the fourth
process may be 0.1 °C/s to 7 °C/s.
[0033]
(19) In the method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet
according to the above (14), before the first process, the slab may be cooled to 1000°C or
5 lower and reheated to 1000°C or higher.
Effects of the Invention
[0034]
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a high-strength steel
10 sheet that is excellent in terms of strength and formability (elongation and hole expansion
at room temperature and in a warm range) by optimizing the chemical composition,
securing a predetermined amount of retained austenite, and appropriately controlling the
size and shape of cementite.
[0035]
15 In addition, according to the present invention, it is possible to manufacture a
high-strength steel sheet that is excellent in terms of strength and formability by
appropriately controlling the cooling rate of the steel sheet after hot rolling (before and
after coiling) and the annealing conditions after cold rolling.
10036]
20 In addition, in the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above
(4), elongation can be further improved in a warm range.
[0037]
Furthermore, in the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to the above
(10), it is possible to secure high uniform elongation in any directions while in-plane
25 anisotropy is rarely exhibited.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0038]
FIG. I is a graph showing the relationship between the annealing parameter P
5 and the average particle size of cementite.
FIG 2 is a graph showing the relationship between the average grain size of
cementite and the balance between strength and formability (product of tensile strength
TS, uniform elongation uEL, and hole expansion X).
FIG. 3 is a graph showing the relationship between the average grain size of
10 cementite and the balance between strength and formability (product of tensile strength
TS and hole expansion 2,).
FIG. 4 is a view showing the main orientation of austenite phases on ODF in a
cross section for which 42 is 45°.
FIG. 5 is a view showing the relationship between a parameter 2X + Y and the
15 anisotropy index AuEL of uniform elongation.
FIG. 6 is a view showing the flowchart of a method of manufacturing a
high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to an embodiment of the present
invention.
FIG 7 is a view showing the relationship between the coiling temperature CT
20 and the first average cooling rate CRI in the method of manufacturing the high-strength
cold-rolled steel sheet according to the embodiment.
FIG 8 is a view showing the relationship between tensile strength TS and
elongation tEL150 at 150°C in Examples and Comparative Examples.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0039]
The inventors found out that the balance between strength and formability
(ductility and hole expansion) becomes excellent when cementite formed during hot
5 rolling is melted during heating for annealing so as to decrease the particle size of the
cementite in a steel sheet. Hereinafter, the reasons will be described.
[0040]
In TRIP steel, C is concentrated in austenite so as to increase the amount of
retained austenite in a process of annealing. An increase in the amount of C in the
10 austenite and an increase in the amount of austenite improve the tensile properties of the
TRIP steel. However, in a case in which cementite formed during hot rolling remains
after annealing (annealing after cold rolling), some of C added to the steel is present in
the form of carbides. In this case, there are cases in which the amount of the austenite
and the amount of C in the austenite decrease, and the balance between strength and
15 ductility deteriorates. In addition, the carbides act as starting points of cracking during
hole expansion tests, and formability deteriorates.
X0041]
The reasons are not clear, but are considered to be as follows. When the
particle size of the cementite decreases to a critical size or less, deterioration of local
20 elongation originating from the cementite is prevented, and solute C that is obtained by
dissolving the cementite can be concentrated in the austenite. Furthermore, in this case,
the area ratio of retained austenite and the amount of C in the retained austenite increase,
and the stability of the retained austenite increases. As a result, the TRIP effect
improves due to the synergy effect of the prevention of deterioration of local elongation
25 originating from the cementite and improvement in the stability of the retained austenite.
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[0042]
In order to effectively exhibit the synergy effect, the average particle size of the
cementite needs to be 0.01 pm to 1 pm after annealing. In order to more reliably
prevent deterioration of local elongation and further increase the amount of C supplied to
5 the retained austenite from the cementite, the average particle size (average particle
diameter) of the cementite is preferably 0.9 pm or less, more preferably 0.8 pm or less,
and most preferably 0.7 pm or less. When the average particle size of the cementite
exceeds 1 μm, since C does not concentrate sufficiently, the TRIP effect is not optimal in
a temperature range of 100°C to 250°C as well as at room temperature, local elongation
10 deteriorates due to coarse cementite, and elongation abruptly deteriorates due to the
synergistic action. On the other hand, though the average particle size of the cementite
is desirably as small as possible, the average particle size needs to be 0.01 pm or more in
order to suppress the grain growth of ferrite. In addition, as described below, the
average particle size of the cementite is dependent on heating temperature and heating
15 time during annealing. Therefore, from an industrial viewpoint as well as the viewpoint
of microstructure control, the average particle size of the cementite is preferably 0.02 μm
or more, more preferably 0.03 pm or more, and most preferably 0.04 pm or more.
[0043]
Meanwhile, the average particle size of the cementite is obtained by averaging
20 the equivalent circle diameters of the cementite particles when the cementite in the
microstructure of the steel sheet is observed using an optical microscope, an electron
microscope, or the like.
[0044]
The inventors investigated a method for decreasing the average particle size of
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the cementite. The inventors studied the relationship between the average area of
pearlite in a hot-rolled steel sheet and the amount of cementite dissolved depending on
heating temperature and heating time during annealing.
[0045]
5 As a result, it was found that, when the average area S (μm2) of pearlite in the
microstructure of the steel sheet after hot rolling, the average heating temperature T (°C)
during annealing, and the heating time t (s) during annealing satisfy the following
equation (4), the average particle size of the cementite after annealing becomes 0.01 μm
to 1 μm, and concentration of C in the retained austenite phases is accelerated as shown
10 in FIG. 1. Meanwhile, in FIG. 1, in order to eliminate the influence of the amount of
carbon, steel having an amount of C of approximately 0.25% is used, and the cementite is
observed using an optical microscope.
2200>Txlog(t)/(1+0.3[Si]+0.5[Al]+[Cr]+0.5S)>110•••(4)
Herein, [Si], [Al], and [Cr] represent the amount's (mass%) of Si, Al, and Cr in a
15 steel sheet, respectively. In addition, log in the equation (4) indicates a common
logarithm (with a base of 10).
Here, in order to simplify the following description, annealing parameters P and
a are introduced which are represented in the following equations (5) and (6).
P=Txlog(t)/a...(5)
20 a=(1+0.3[Si]+0.5[Al]+[Cr]+0.5S)•••(6)
[0046]
The lower limit of the annealing parameter P is required in order to decrease the
average particle size of the cementite. In order to decrease the average particle size of
the cementite to 1 Irm or less, it is necessary to carry out annealing under conditions of an
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annealing parameter P of more than 110. In addition, the upper limit of the annealing
parameter P is required to reduce the costs necessary for annealing and secure cementite
that pins the ferrite grain. In order to secure cementite having an average particle size
of 0.01 μm or more that can be used for the pinning, it is necessary to carry out annealing
5 under conditions of an annealing parameter P of less than 2200. As such, the annealing
parameter P needs to be more than 110 to less than 2200.
Meanwhile, in order to further decrease the average particle size of the cementite
as described above, the annealing parameter P is preferably more than 130, more
preferably more than 140, and most preferably more than 150. In addition, in order to
10 sufficiently secure the average particle size of the cementite that can be used for pinning
as described above, the annealing parameter P is preferably less than 2100, more
preferably less than 2000, and most preferably less than 1900.
[0047]
When the above equation (4) is satisfied, cementite in pearlite formed during
15 coiling of the steel sheet after hot rolling is spheroidized during heating for annealing,
and, relatively large spherical cementite is formed in the middle of annealing. The
spherica cemenfite can be dissed at anannealing temperature- ofA,, point ow higher,
and, when the equation (4) is satisfied, the average particle size of the cementite
sufficiently decreases so as to be 0.01 μm to I μm.
20 [0048]
Here, the physical meanings of the terms of the annealing parameter P (the
equation (5)) will be described.
T x log (t) in the annealing parameter P is considered to be associated with the
diffusion rates (or diffusion amounts) of carbon and iron. This is because reverse
25 transformation from cementite to austenite proceeds as the atoms diffuse.
[0049]
a in the annealing parameter P increases in a case in which the amounts of Si, Al,
and Cr are large, or the average area S of pearlite that forms during coiling of the
hot-rolled steel sheet is large. In order to satisfy the equation (4) in a case in which a is
5 large, it is necessary to change the annealing conditions so that T x log (t) increases.
[0050]
The reasons why a (the equation (6)) in the equation (5) changes by the amounts
of Si, Al, and Cr and the area ratio of pearlite after coiling of the hot-rolled steel sheet are
as follows.
10 [0051]
Si and Al are elements that suppress precipitation of cementite. Therefore,
when the amounts of Si and Al increase, transformation from austenite to ferrite and
bainite having a small amount of carbides becomes liable to proceed during coiling of the
steel sheet after hot rolling, and carbon concentrates in austenite. After that,
15 transformation from austenite in which carbon concentrates to pearlite occurs. In such
pearlite having a high carbon concentration, since the fraction of cementite is large, and
cementite in pearlite is liable to spheroidize and hard to be dissolved during the
subsequent heating for annealing, coarse cementite is liable to be formed. As such, the
terms including [Si] and [Al] in a are considered to correspond to lowering of the rate of
20 solution of cementite due to formation of coarse cementite and an increase in the solution
time.
[0052]
Cr is an element that forms a solid solution in cementite so as to make it difficult
to dissolve cementite (so as to stabilize cementite). Therefore, when the amount of Cr
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increases, the value of a in the equation (5) increases. As such, the terms including [Cr]
in a is considered to correspond to lowering of the rate of solution of cementite due to
stabilization of cementite.
[0053]
5 It is considered that, when the average area S of pearlite is relatively large after
coiling of the hot-rolled steel sheet, the diffusion distance of atoms necessary for the
reverse transformation becomes large, and therefore the average particle size of annealed
cementite is liable to become large. Therefore, when the average area S of pearlite
increases, a in the equation (5) increases. As such, the term including the average area
10 S of pearlite in a is considered to correspond to an increase in the solution time of
cementite due to an increase in the diffusion distance of atoms.
For example, the average area S of the pearlite is obtained by measuring the area
of a statistically sufficient number of pearlite grains through an image analysis of an
optical micrograph of a cross section of the hot-rolled steel sheet, and averaging the areas
15 thereof.
[0054]
As such, a is a parameter that indicates how easily cementite remains after
annealing, and it is necessary to determine annealing conditions according to a so as to
satisfy the above equation (4).
20 [0055]
As such, when annealing is carried out under annealing conditions that satisfy
the equation (4), the average particle size of the cementite sufficiently decreases, the
cementite is suppressed from acting as a starting point of rupture during hole expansion,
and the total amount of C that concentrates in austenite increases. Therefore, the
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amount of retained austenite in the microstructure increases , and the balance between
strength and ductility improves. For example, the balance between strength and
formability improves in a case in which the average particle size of the cementite present
in steel is 1 pm or less as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. Meanwhile, in FIG. 2, the balance
5 between strength and formability of the steel sheet shown in FIG. 1 is evaluated using the
product of tensile strength TS, uniform elongation uLL, and hole expansion 2. In
addition, in FIG. 3, the balance between strength and formability of the steel sheet shown
in FIG. 1 is evaluated using the product of tensile strength TS and hole expansion 2.
[0056]
10 In addition, as a result of thorough studies, the inventors found that, in a case in
which it is necessary to decrease in-plane anisotropy during forming, it is extremely
important to control the crystal orientation (texture) of austenite phases. In order to
control the texture of austenite phases, it is extremely important to control the texture of
ferrite formed during annealing. Since the retained austenite phases remaining in a
15 sheet product are formed due to reverse transformation from the interfaces of ferrite
phases during annealing, the retained austenite phases are significantly influenced by the
crystal orientation of the ferrite phases.
[0057]
Therefore, in order to decrease in-plane anisotropy, it is important to control the
20 texture of ferrite to be transformed to austenite and make austenite inherit the crystal
orientation during the subsequent reverse transformation. That is, in order to optimize
the texture of ferrite, the coiling temperature during hot rolling is controlled, the
hot-rolled sheet is prevented from having a microstructure of bainite single phase, and
the hot-rolled sheet is cold-rolled at an appropriate reduction in thickness. A desired
25 crystal orientation can be produced through such control. In addition, in order to make
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the austenite phases inherit the texture of the ferrite phases, it is important to sufficiently
recrystallize the cold-rolled microstructure during annealing, increase the temperature to
a two-phase region, and optimize the fraction of austenite in the two-phase region.
Therefore, in order to increase the stability of the retained austenite as much as possible,
5 in a case in which it is necessary to decrease in-plane anisotropy during forming, it is
desirable to control the above conditions appropriately.
[0058]
Hereinafter, the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet (for examples, having a
tensile strength of 500 MPa to 1800 MPa) according to an embodiment of the present
10 invention will be described in detail.
[0059]
Firstly, the basic components of the steel sheet of the embodiment will be
described. Meanwhile, in the following, "%" that indicates the amounts of the chemical
elements refers to mass%.
15 [0060]
C: 0.10% to 0.40%
is an extremely importantetementto increase-the strength-ufTteel and secure
retained austenite. In order to secure a sufficient amount of retained austenite, an
amount of C of 0.10% or more is required. On the other hand, when Cis excessively
20 included in steel, weldability is impaired, and therefore the upper limit of the amount of
C is 0.40%. In addition, in order to secure more retained austenite and increase the
stability of retained austenite, the amount of C is preferably 0.12% or more, more
preferably 0.14% or more, and most preferably 0.16% or more. In order to further
secure weldability, the amount of C is preferably 0.36% or less, more preferably 0.33%
25 or less, and most preferably 0.32% or less.
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[0061]
Mn: 0.5% to 4.0%
Mn is an element that stabilizes austenite and increases hardenability . In order
to secure sufficient hardenability, an amount of Mn of 0.5% or more is required. On the
5 other hand, when Mn is excessively added to steel , ductility is impaired, and therefore
the upper limit of the amount of Mn is 4.0%. The preferable upper limit of the amount
of Mn is 2.0%. In order to further increase the stability of austenite , the amount of Mn
is preferably 1.0% or more, more preferably 1.3% or more, and most preferably 1.5% or
more. In addition, in order to secure more favorable formability, the amount of Mn is
10 preferably 3.0% or less, more preferably 2.6% or less, and most preferably 22% or less.
[0062]
Si: 0.005% to 2.5%
Al: 0.005% to 2.5%
Si and Al are a deoxidizing agent, and steel needs to include each of Si and Al of
15 0.005% or more in order to carry out sufficient deoxidization. In addition, Si and Al
stabilize ferrite during annealing and suppress precipitation of cementite during bainite
transfonnration soas-to increase the concentration-of f in austenite and contribute to
securing of retained austenite. More retained austenite can be secured as the amounts of
Si and Al increase, and therefore the amount of Si and the amount of Al each are
20 preferably 0.30% or more, more preferably 0.50% or more, and most preferably 0.80% or
more. When Si or Al is added excessively to steel, surface properties (for example,
properties for galvaimealing or chemical conversion treatment), coatability, and
weldability deteriorate, and therefore the upper limits of the amount of Si and the amount
of Al each are set to 2.5%. In a case in which surface properties, coatability, and
25 weldability are required when the steel sheet is used as a part, the upper limits of the
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amount of Si and the amount of Al each are preferably 2.0%, more preferably 1.8%, and
most preferably 1.6%.
[0063]
Meanwhile, in a case in which a. large amount of both Si and Al are added to
5 steel, it is desirable to evaluate the sum (Si + Al) of the amount of Si and the amount of
Al. That is, Si + AI is preferably 0.5% or more, more preferably 0.8% or more, still
more preferably 0.9% or more, and most preferably 1.0% or more. In addition, Si + Al
is preferably 2.5% or less, more preferably 2.3% or less, still more preferably 2.1% or
less, and most preferably 2.0% or less.
10 [0064]
Cr: 0% to 1.0%
Cr is an element that increases the strength of the steel sheet. Therefore, in a
case in which Cr is added so as to increase the strength of the steel sheet, the amount of
Cr is preferably 0.01% or more. However, when 1% or more of Cr is included in steel,
15 since sufficient ductility cannot be secured, the amount of Cr needs to be 1 % or less. In
addition, since Cr forms solid solutions in cementite so as to stabilize the cementite,
solution ofcementitcis suppressed-(hindered)-duringmnealin Therefore, the amount
of Cr is preferably 0.6% or less and more preferably 0.3% or less.
[0065]
20 Next, among inevitable impurities, impurities that need to be particularly
reduced will be described. Meanwhile, the lower limits of these impurities (P, S, and N)
may be 0%.
[0066]
P: 0.05% or less
25 P is an impurity and impairs ductility and weldability when excessively included
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in steel. Therefore, the upper limit of the amount of P is 0.05%. In a case in which
more formability is required, the amount of P is preferably 0.03% or less, more
preferably 0.02% or less, and most preferably 0.01% or less.
[0067]
5 S: 0.020% or less
S is an impurity, and, when excessively included in steel, forms MnS elongated
due to hot rolling and deteriorates formability, such as ductility, hole expansion, and the
like. Therefore, the upper limit of the amount of S is 0.02%. Ina case in which more
formability is required, the amount of S is preferably 0.010% or less, more preferably
10 0.008% or less, and most preferably 0.002% or less.
[0068]
N is an impurity, and, when the amount of N exceeds 0.006%, ductility
deteriorates. Therefore, the upper limit of the amount of N is 0.006%. In a case in
which more formability is required, the amount of N is preferably 0.004% or less, more
15 preferably 0.003% or less, and most preferably 0.002% or less.
[0069]
Hereinafter, optional elements willbe described.
[0070]
Furthermore, in addition to the above basic components, one or more kinds of
20 Mo, Ni, Cu, and B may be added as necessary to steel. Me, Ni, Cu, and B are elements
that improve the strength of the steel sheet. In order to obtain the effect, the amount of
Me, the amount of Ni, and the amount of Cu each are preferably 0.01% or more, and the
amount of B is preferably 0.0003% or more. In addition, in a case in which it is
necessary to further secure strength, the lower limits of the amount of Mo, the amount of
25 Ni, and the amount of Cu are more preferably 0.03%, 0.05%, and 0.05%, respectively.
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Similarly, the amount of B is preferably 0.0004% or more, more preferably 0.0005% or
more, and most preferably 0.0006% or more. On the other hand, when these chemical
elements are excessively added to steel, strength increases excessively, and there are
cases in which ductility is degraded. Particularly, when B is excessively added to steel
5 so as to increase hardenability, ferrite transformation and bainite transformation begin
late, and the concentration rate of C in austenite phases decreases. In addition, in a case
in which Mo is excessively added to steel, there are cases in which the texture degrades.
Therefore, in a case in which ductility needs to be secured, it is desirable to control the
amount of Mo, the amount of Ni, the amount of Cu, and the amount of B. Therefore,
10 the upper limit of the amount of Mo is preferably 0.3%, and more preferably 0.25%. In
addition, the upper limit of the amount of Ni is preferably 5%, more preferably 2%, still
more preferably 1%, and most preferably 0.3%. The upper limit of the amount of Cu is
preferably 5%, more preferably 2%, still more preferably 1%, and most preferably 0.3%.
The upper limit of the amount of B is preferably 0.003%, more preferably 0.002%, still
15 more preferably 0.0015%, and most preferably 0.0010%.
[0071]
Alsoyin addition -tothe above basic-components one or-more kinds of Nb, Ti, V,
and W may be added as necessary to steel. Nb, Ti, V, and W are elements that form fine
carbides, -nitrides, or carbonitrides, and improve the strength of the steel sheet.
20 Therefore, in order to further secure strength, the amount of Nb, the amount of Ti, the
amount of V, and the amount of W each are preferably 0.01% or more, and more
preferably 0.03% or more. On the other hand, when these elements are excessively
added to steel, strength increases excessively such that ductility degrades. Therefore,
the upper limits of the amount of Nb, the amount of Ti, the amount of V, and the amount
25 of W are preferably 0.1%, 0.2%, 1.0%, and 1.0%, respectively, and more preferably
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0.08%, 0.17%, 0.17%, and 0.17%, respectively.
[0072]
Furthermore, in addition to the above basic components, 0.0001% to 0.05% of
one or more kinds of Ca, Mg, Zr, and rare earth metals (REM) are preferably included in
5 steel. Ca, Mg, Zr, and REM have an effect of controlling the shapes of sulfides and
oxides so as to improve local ductility and hole expansion. In order to obtain the effect,
the amount of Ca, the amount of Mg, the amount of Zr, and the amount of REM each are
preferably 0.0001% or more, and more preferably 0.0005% or more. On the other hand,
when these elements'are excessively added to steel, formability deteriorates. Therefore,
10 the amount of Ca, the amount of Mg, the amount of Zr, and the amount of REM each are
preferably 0.05% or less, and more preferably 0.04% or less. In addition, in a case in
which plural kinds of these elements are added to steel, the total amount of the elements
is more preferably 0.0005% to 0.05%.
[0073]
15 Next, the microstructure (structure) of the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet
of the embodiment will be described. The microstructure of the high-strength
coed ll l steel-sheet of the-crnbodimentneeds inchrde retained-austenite. Ire
addition, the majority of the remaining microstructure can be classified into ferrite,
bainite, martensite, and tempered martensite. Hereinafter, "%" that indicates the
20 amount of each phase (microstructure) refers to an area percentage (area ratio).
Meanwhile, since carbides, such as cementite, are dispersed in a part of phases, the area
ratio of the carbides, such as cementite, is not evaluated in the area ratio of the
microstructure.
[0074]
25 Retained austenite increases ductility, particularly uniform elongation through
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transformation induced plasticity. Therefore, the microstructure needs to include 2% or
more of retained austenite in terms of area ratio. In addition, since retained austenite is
transformed into martensite through forming, retained austenite also contributes to
improvement in strength. Particularly, in a case in which a relatively large amount of an
5 element, such as C, is added to steel in order to secure retained austenite, the area ratio of
retained austenite is preferably 4% or more, more preferably 6% or more, and most
preferably Mor more.
[0075]
On the other hand, a larger area ratio of retained austenite is more preferable.
10 However, in order to secure more than 30% of retained austenite in terms of area ratio, it
is necessary to increase the amounts of C and Si, and weldability or surface properties are
degraded. Therefore, the upper limit of the area ratio of retained austenite is 30%. In
a case in which weldability and surface properties need to be further secured, the upper
limit of the area ratio of retained austenite is preferably 20%, more preferably 17%, and
15 most preferably 15%.
[0076]
In addition, the size-of retained-austenitestrongly nftuences-the stability of
retained austenite. As a result of repeated studies regarding the stability of retained
austenite in a temperature range of 100°C to 250°C, the inventors found that, when the
20 average grain size of retained austenite is 5 gm or less, retained austenite is uniformly
dispersed in steel, and the TRIP effect of retained austenite can be exhibited more
effectively. That is, when the average grain size of retained austenite is set to 5 gm or
less, elongation in a temperature range of 100°C to 250°C can be drastically improved
even in a case in which elongation is low at room temperature. Therefore, the average
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grain size (average grain diameter) of retained austenite is preferably 5 lun or less, more
preferably 4 μm or less, still more preferably 3.5 μm or less, and most preferably 2.5 μm
or less.
[0077]
5 As such, the average grain size of retained austenite is preferably small, but the
average grain size is dependent on heating temperature and heating time during annealing,
and thus is preferably 1.0 μm or more from an industrial viewpoint.
[0078]
Since martensite is hard, strength can be secured. However, when the area
10 ratio of martensite exceeds 20%, ductility is insufficient, and therefore it is necessary to
control the area ratio of martensite to be 20% or less. In addition, in order to further
secure formability, the area ratio of martensite is preferably controlled to be 15% or less,
more preferably 10% or less, and most preferably 7% or less. On the other hand, when
martensite is reduced, since strength degrades, the area ratio of martensite is preferably
15 3% or more, more preferably 4% or more, and most preferably 5% or more.
[0079]
The re aining microstructure in the above microstructure includes at least one
of ferrite, bainite, and tempered martensite. The area ratio thereof is not particularly
limited, butis desirably in the following range of area ratio in consideration of the
20 balance between elongation and strength.
[0080]
Ferrite is a microstructure that is excellent in terms of ductility, but excessive
ferrite reduces strength. Therefore, in order to obtain an excellent balance between
strength and ductility, the area ratio of ferrite is preferably 10% to 70%. The area ratio
25 of ferrite is controlled according to the target strength level. In a case in which ductility
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is required, the area ratio of ferrite is more preferably 15% or more, still more preferably
20% or more, and most preferably 30% or more. In addition, in a case in which
strength is required, the area ratio of ferrite is more preferably 65% or less, still more
preferably 60% or less, and most preferably 50% or less.
5 [0081]
The average grain size of ferrite is preferably 10 hm or less. As such, when the
average grain diameter of ferrite is 10 pm or less, the strength of a steel sheet can
increase without degrading total elongation and uniform elongation. This is considered
to be because, when ferrite grains are made to be fine, the microstructure becomes
10 uniform, and therefore strains introduced during forming are uniformly dispersed, and
strain concentration decreases so that it becomes hard for the steel sheet to be ruptured.
In addition, in a case in which strength needs to be increased while elongation is
maintained, the average grain size of ferrite is more preferably 8 pm or less, still more
preferably 6 pm or less, and most preferably 5 pm or less. The lower limit of the
15 average grain size of ferrite is not particularly limited. However, the average grain size
of ferrite is preferably 1 pm or more, more preferably 1.5 pm or more, and most
preferably 2 pm or more from an industrial viewpoint in consideration of tempering
conditions.
[0082]
20 In addition, ferrite and bainite are required to concentrate C in retained austenite
and improve ductility through the TRIP effect. In order to obtain excellent ductility, the
total of the area ratios of ferrite and bainite is preferably 10% to 70%. When the total of
the area ratios of ferrite and bainite is changed in a range of 10% to,70%, it is possible to
maintain favorable elongation at room temperature and in a warm range and reliably
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obtain a desired strength. In order to concentrate more C in retained austenite , the total
amount of the area ratios of ferrite and bainite is more preferably 15% or more, still more
preferably 20% or more, and most preferably 30% or more. In addition, in order to
sufficiently secure the amount of retained austenite in the final microstructure , the total
5 amount of the area ratios of ferrite and bainite is more preferably 65% or less, still more
preferably 60% or less, and most preferably 50% or less.
[0083]
In addition, bainite (or bainitic ferrite) and tempered martensite may be the
remainder (balance) of the final microstructure . Therefore, the total area ratio of bainite
10 and tempered martensite is preferably 10% to 75%. Therefore, in a case in which
strength is required , the total area ratio of bainite and tempered martensite is preferably
15% or more, still more preferably 20% or more , and most preferably 30% or less. In
addition, in a case in which ductility is required , the total area ratio of bainite and
tempered martensite is more preferably 65% or less, still more preferably 60% or less,
15 and most preferably 50% or less . Among them, since bainite is a microstructure
necessary to concentrate C in retained austenite (y), the microstructure preferably
mdudes 1Q% or more of baimte. Howeve en the riiicrostructureincludes aTarge
amount of bainite, the amount of ferrite having favorable work-hardening characteristics
decreases, and uniform elongation decreases, and therefore the area ratio of bainite is
20 preferably 75% or less. Particularly, in a case in which it is necessary to secure the
amount of ferrite, the area ratio of bainite is more preferably 35% or less.
[0084]
In addition, in a case in which more ductility is secured by tempering martensite
that is formed in a manufacturing process, the area ratio of tempered martensite in the
25 microstructure is preferably 35% or less, and more preferably 20% or less. Meanwhile,
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the lower limit of the area ratio of tempered martensite is 0%.
[0085]
Thus far, the microstructure of the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet of the
embodiment has been described, but there are cases in which, for example, 0% to 5% of
5 pearlite remains in the microstructure when cementite in the microstructure that will be
described below is appropriately controlled.
[0086]
Furthermore, cementite in the microstructure of the steel sheet of the
embodiment will be described.
10 [0087]
In order to improve the TRIP effect and suppress the grain growth of ferrite, the
average particle size of cementite needs to be 0.01 μm to I μm. As described above,
the upper limit of the average particle size of cementite is preferably 0.9 μm, more
preferably 0.8 Inn, and most preferably 0.7 μm. In addition, the lower limit of the
15 average particle size of cementite is preferably 0.02 μm, more preferably 0.03 Vim, Lind
most preferably 0.04 μm.
[0088]
Meanwhile, in order to sufficiently concentrate C in austenite and prevent the
above cementite from acting as a starting point of cracking during hole expansion, it is
20 necessary to sufficiently spheroidize the cementite in pearlite. Therefore, the cementite
needs to include 30% to 100% of cementite having an aspect ratio (the ratio of the long
axis length to the short axis length of the cementite) of 1 to 3. In a case in which more
hole expansion are required, the number ratio (spheroidization ratio) of cementite
particles having an aspect ratio of 1 to 3 to all the cementite particles is preferably 36%
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or more, more preferably 42% or more, and most preferably 48% or more. In a case in
which it is necessary to reduce the cost for annealing necessary for spheroidization of the
cementite or the manufacturing conditions are limited, the present ratio is preferably 90%
or less, more preferably 83% or less, and most preferably 80% or less.
5 Since such spheroidized cementite (undissolved spheroidized cementite)
remains in austenite during reverse transformation, and some of them suppress the grain
growth of ferrite, the spheroidized cementite is present inside retained austenite grains or
in the grain boundaries of ferrite.
Here, for example, there are cases in which cementite which does not directly
10 form from pearlite (film-shaped cementite fornled at the interfaces of bainitic ferrite or
cementite in bainitic ferrite) causes grain boundary cracking. Therefore, it is desirable
to reduce cementite which does not directly form from pearlite as much as possible.
[0089]
In addition, the amount of cementite spheroidized in the microstructure changes
15 depending on the chemical components and manufacturing conditions, and thus is not
particularly limited. However, in order to enhance the pinning effect that suppresses the
grairrgrowtlruf ferrite, 0.003-or morezrementitepiarticles having arraspectratio of 1 tom
are preferably included per square micrometer. In a case in which the pinning effect
needs to be more enhanced, the number of spheroidized cementite particles included per
20 square micrometer is more preferably 0.005 or more, still more preferably 0.007 or more,
and most preferably 0.01 or more. In addition, in a case in which it is necessary to
further concentrate C in austenite, the number of spheroidized cementite particles
included per square micrometer is preferably 0.12 or less, more preferably 0.1 or less,
still more preferably 0.08 or less, and most preferably 0.06 or less.
25 [0090]
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Furthermore, in a case in which high uniform elongation needs to be secured in
all directions in the sheet surface without causing in-plane anisotropy, it is desirable to
control the crystal orientation distribution (texture) of retained austenite. In this case,
austenite is stable with respect to deformation in a crystal orientation <100>, and
5 therefore crystal orientations including <100> are uniformly dispersed in the sheet
surface.
[0091]
With regard to the orientations of crystals, generally, an orientation
perpendicular to a sheet surface is represented by (hkl) or {hlcl}, and an orientation
10 parallel to a rolling direction is represented by [uvw] or . {hlcl} and are
collective terms for equivalent surfaces, and [hlcl] and (uvw) indicate individual crystal
surfaces. Meanwhile, in the description of crystal orientations, the former expression of
{hlcl} and arc used. It is known that, among crystal orientations developing in
austenite phases, orientations including a <100> orientation in the sheet surface include a
15 {100} <001> orientation for which the orientation of the sheet surface is {100} and a
{110} <111> to {110} <001> orientation group ({110} orientation group) for which the
orientation-of^the-sheet surface istil0}. lathe ease of-the 1100 1 orientation, the
<001> orientation is aligned to a direction parallel to the rolling direction and a direction
parallel to the sheet width direction. Therefore, when retained austenite in the above
20 orientation increases, the stability of austenite with respect to deformation in the rolling
direction and the sheet width direction increases, and uniform elongation in the direction
increases. However, since uniform elongation, for example, in a direction rotated by
45° toward the sheet width direction from the rolling direction (45° direction) does not
improve, when the above orientation alone strongly develops, anisotropy in uniform
25 elongation is exhibited. Meanwhile, in the case of the { 110} orientation group, one
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<100> orientation parallel to the sheet surface is present with respect to each of the
orientations included in the orientation group. For example, in the case of the {110}
<111> orientation, the <100> orientation faces a direction rotated by 55° toward the sheet
width direction from the rolling direction (55° direction). Therefore, when retained
5 austenite in the above orientation increases, uniform elongation in the 55° direction
increases.
[0092]
The above facts show that uniform elongation improves when the intensity ratio
of the above orientation or orientation group increases. In order to sufficiently increase
10 uniform elongation, a parameter 2X + Y shown in the following equation (7) is
preferably more than 4. When the parameter 2X + Y is 4 or less, orientations are not
frequently present as a crystal orientation group, and it is difficult to obtain an effect of
sufficiently stabilizing austenite through the control of crystal orientations. From the
above viewpoint, the parameter 2X + Y is preferably 5 or more. Meanwhile; when the
15 texture of austenite phases develops, and the intensity ratio thereof excessively increases,
there is a tendency in which the intensity ratio of a {110} <111> to {110} <112>
orientation group among the {110} to {110} <001> orientation group increases.
As a result, only the uniform elongation in a 45° direction improves , and anisotropy is
liable to be exhibited. From the above viewpoint, the parameter 2X + Y in the
20 following equation (7) is preferably less than 10, and more preferably 9 or less.
4 < 2X + Y < 10 ... (7)
Here,
X refers to an average value of the random intensity ratios of austenite phases
(retained austenite phases) in the { 100} <001> orientation at a half-thickness position of
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a sheet (the central portion), and
Y refers to an average value of the random intensity ratios of austenite phases
(retained austenite phases) in the {110} <111> to {110} <001> orientation group at a
half-thiclmess position of a sheet (the central portion).
5 [0093]
In addition, from the viewpoint of suppressing the exhibition of anisotropy,
{ 110} <111> / { I10} <001> which is a ratio of the random intensity ratio of the { 110}
<111> orientation to the random intensity ratio of the {110} <001> orientation is
preferably suppressed to be 3.0 or less, and preferably 2.8 or less. The lower limit of
10 the {110} / {110} <001> is not particularly limited, and may be 0.1.
Each average value of the random intensity ratios of the {100} <001>
orientation, the {110} orientation, the {110} <001> orientation and the random
intensity ratio of the {110} to {110} <001> orientation group may be obtained
from orientation distribution functions (hereinafter referred to as ODF) which indicate
15 3-dimensional textures. An ODF is computed by the series expansion method based on
the {200}, {311 }, and {220} pole figures of austenite phase measured through X-ray
zliffraction Me awhile, thexandonr intensity ratio refe to a nzunericvalue obtained by
measuring the X-ray intensities of a standard specimen having no accumulation in a
specific orientation and a test specimen render the same conditions by the X-ray
20 diffractometry or the like, and dividing the obtained X-ray intensity of the test specimen
by the X-ray intensity of the standard specimen.
FIG. 4 shows the ODF of a cross section for which 42 is 45°. In FIG. 4, the
3-dimensional texture is shown by the Bunge notation using orientation distribution
functions. Furthermore, the Euler angle k is set to 45°, and (hkl) [uvw] which is a
25 specific orientation is expressed using an Eider angle ^i, D of the orientation distribution
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functions . For example, as shown by points on the axis with (D = 90° in FIG. 4, the
{110} <111> to {110} <001> orientation group is expressed in a range in which 4i = 35°
to 90°, q) = 90°, and 4)2 = 45° are satisfied. Thereby, the average value of the random
intensity ratios of the { 110} <111> to {110} <001> orientation group can be obtained by
5 averaging the random intensity ratios in a range in which 4)l is in a range of 35° to 90°.
[0094]
Meanwhile, as described above, a crystal orientation is generally expressed
using (hkl) or {hld} for an orientation perpendicular to a sheet surface and [uvw] or
for an orientation parallel to a rolling direction. {hkl } and are collective
10 terms for equivalent surfaces, and (h1d) and [uvw] indicate individual crystal surfaces.
Here, since the subject is a face-centered cubic structure (hereinafter referred to as the
fc.c. structure), for example, (111), (-111), (1-11), (11-1), (-1-11), (-11-1), (1-1-1), and
(-1-1-1) planes are all equivalent, and these planes cannot be differentiated. In such a
case, those orientations are collectively termed to be {111}. However, since ODF is
15 also used to express orientations of a crystal structure having a low symmetry, generally,
the orientations are expressed in a range of 4r of 0° to 360°, (D of 0° to 180°, and 4)2 of 0°
to 360°, and individual orientations are expressed by (hkl) [uvw]. However, here, since
the subject is an f.c.c. structure having a high symmetry, cb and 4)2 are expressed in a
range of 0° to 90°. In addition, the range of 4 changes depending on whether or not
20 symmetry due to deformation is taken into account when computation is carried out, but
4i is expressed by 0° to 90° in consideration of symmetry. That is, a method is selected
in which the average value of the same orientations having 4)i of 0° to 360° is expressed
on an ODF having 4)i of 0° to 90°. In this case, (hld) [uvw] and {hld} have the
same meaning. Therefore, for example, the X-ray random intensity ratio (random
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intensity ratio) of (110) [1-11] of an ODF in a cross section having ^2 of 45°, which is
shown in FIG. 1, is the X-ray random intensity ratio of a {110 } < 111> orientation.
[0095]
The specimen for X-ray diffraction is prepared in the following manner. A
5 steel sheet is polished to a predetermined position in the sheet thickness direction through
a polishing method, such as mechanical polishing or chemical polishing, the surface of
the steel sheet is finished to be a mirror surface through buffing, then , strains are
removed through a polishing method, such as electrolytic polishing or chemical polishing,
and, at the same time, a half-thickness portion (a central portion of the sheet thickness) is
10 adjusted so as to be a measurement surface. In the case of a cold-rolled sheet, the
texture in the sheet thickness (sheet thickness direction) is not considered to change
significantly. However, since the vicinity of the sheet thickness surface is liable to be
influenced by shearing due to rolling or decarburization , and has a higher possibility of a
change in the microstructure of the steel sheet, measurement is carried out at the
15 half-thickness portion. Meanwhile, since it is difficult to carry out measurement w a
surface that is exactly the center of the sheet thickness as the half thickness portion, the
specimenmaybe prepared so t the measurement space is included ii a range o `3%
of the sheet thickness from the target position . Ina case in which central segregation
occurs, the measurement position may be shifted to a portion in which segregation has no
20 influence. In addition, in a case in which measurement by X-ray diffraction is difficult,
a statistically sufficient number of measurements may be carried out by an electron back
scattering pattern (EBSP) method or an electron channeling pattern (ECP) method.
[0096]
It is found that the anisotropy index AuEL of uniform elongation is lowered by,
25 for example, controlling the texture (parameter 2X + Y) of a steel sheet as shown in FIG
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5. The anisotropy index AuEL of uniform elongation refers to the maximum deviation
(difference between the maximum value and the minimum value) of uniform elongation
in a case in which tensile tests are carried out on tensile test specimens (JIS No. 5 tensile
test specimens) having different sampling directions (the tensile direction in the tensile
5 tests) in the sheet surface.
[0097]
Next, an embodiment of a method of manufacturing the high-strength
cold-rolled steel sheet of the present invention will be described. FIG. 6 shows a
flowchart of the method of manufacturing the high-strength steel sheet of the
10 embodiment. The dashed arrows in the flowchart show preferable optional conditions.
In the embodiment, steel prepared and melted by an ordinary method (molten
steel) is cast, an obtained slab is hot-rolled, and pickling, cold rolling, and annealing are
carried out on an obtained hot-rolled steel sheet. Hot rolling can be carried out in an
ordinary continuous hot rolling line, and annealing after cold rolling can be carried out in
15 a continuous annealing line. In addition, skin pass rolling may be carried out on a.
cold-rolled steel sheet.
[0095]
Other than steel melted by an ordinary blast furnace method, steel in which a
large amount of scrap is used, such as electric furnace steel, can be used as the molten
20 steel. Slab maybe manufactured through an ordinary continuous casting process or thin
slab casting.
[0099]
Meanwhile, after casting, the slab can be hot-rolled as it is. However, before
hot rolling, the slab may be, firstly, cooled to 1000°C or lower (preferably 950°C or
25 lower), and then reheated to 1000°C or higher for homogenization. In order to
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sufficiently homogenize the slab and reliably prevent degradation of the strength, the
reheating temperature is preferably 1100°C or higher. In addition, in order to prevent
the grain size of austenite before hot rolling from extremely increasing, the reheating
temperature is preferably 1300°C or lower.
5 If the finishing temperature of hot rolling is too high when the slab is hot-rolled,
the amount of scale formed increases, and the surface quality and corrosion resistance of
the product are adversely influenced. In addition, there are cases in which the grain size
of austenite coarsens so as to lower the fraction of ferrite phases and degrade ductility.
Furthermore, since the grain size of austenite coarsens, the grain sizes of ferrite and
10, pearlite also coarsen. Therefore, the finishing temperature of hot rolling is preferably
1000°C or lower, and more preferably 970°C or lower. In addition, in order to prevent
formation of deformed ferrite and maintain favorable steel sheet shapes, hot rolling needs
to be carried out at a temperature at which the microstructure of an austenite single phase
can be maintained, that is, a finishing temperature of 820°C or higher. Furthermore, in
15 order to reliably avoid rolling in a two-phase region in which ferrite is formed in
austenite, hot rolling is preferably carried out at a finishing temperature of 850°C or
higher.
[0100]
At this time, in order to refine retained austenite in the finally obtained steel
20 sheet, it is effective to refine the microstructure (grain size of austenite) in the steel sheet
during hot rolling. Therefore, the total of the reduction in thickness of the last two steps
in hot rolling is preferably 15% or more. As such, in a case in which the total of the
reduction in thickness of the last two steps is 15% or more, the microstructure (for
example, ferrite or pearlite) of the hot-rolled steel sheet can be sufficiently refined, and
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the microstructure of the steel sheet becomes uniform so that elongation in a temperature
range of 100°C to 250°C can increase. In a case in which retained austenite needs to be
fiuther refined, the total of the reduction in thickness of the last two steps (the last two
passes) is more preferably 20% or more. In addition, in order to maintain favorable
5 steel sheet shapes, and reduce loads on mill rolls, the total of the reduction in thickness of
the last two steps (the last two passes) may be 60% or less.
[0101]
In the embodiment, a fine pearlite is secured in the hottrolled steel sheet by
controlling the coiling temperature and the cooling rate (cooling rate after hot rolling)
10 before and after coiling. That is, as shown in the following equations (8) to (11), a first
average cooling rate CRI (°C/s) from 750°C to 650°C is 15 °C/s to 100 °C/s, a second
average cooling rate CR2(°C/s) from 650°C to the coiling temperature CT(°C) is 50 °C/s
or less, a third average cooling rate CR3(°C/s) from after the coiling to 150°C is 1 °C/s or
less, the coiling temperature CT(°C) and the first average cooling rate CRl(°C/s) satisfy
15 the following equation (11).
15 orientation, a
{110} <111> orientation, a {110} <001> orientation, and a {110} to {110} <011>
orientation group was measured in the following manner. Firstly, the steel sheet was
mechanically polished, buffed, then, furthermore, electrolytic-polished so as to remove
10 strains, and X-ray diffraction was carried out using a specimen that was adjusted so that
the half-thickness portion became the measurement surface. Meanwhile, X-ray
diffraction of a standard specimen having no accumulation in a specific orientation was
also carried out under the same conditions as for the measurement specimen. Next,
orientation distribution functions (ODF) were obtained by a series expansion method
15 based on the pole figures of {200}, {311 }, and {220} of austenite phases which were
obtained through X-ray diffraction. Each average value of the random intensity ratios
of the {100} <001> orientation, the {110} <112> orientation, the {110} <001>
orientation, and the { 110} <112> to {110} <001> orientation group was obtained from
the ODF. 2X + yin the above equation (7) and { 110} <111> / { 110} <001> were
20 computed from the average values of the random intensity ratios.
[0129]
The results are shown in Tables 6 to 9. In Tables 6 to 9, ferrite, retained
austenite, bainite, martensite, tempered martensite, and cementite are abbreviated to F, y,
B, M, M', and 0, respectively.
Steel
Area ratio
of F + B
Area ratio
of
Area ratio
of m
Ar a ratio
f F
Area ratio
of B+ M'
Area ratio
of P
Grain size
of F
Grain size
of
Particle size
of 0
Spheroidized
ratio
Density
of 0
sheet
% % % 'i% % % gm um μm % particles/μm
Al 60 17 9 50 10 0 5.8 2.4 0.3 73.9 0.051
A2 60 17 8 40 20 0 4.8 2.5 0.3 79.3 0.045
A3 55 18 10 38 17 0 15.2 8.0 12 20.0 0.170
B1 62 11 3 40 22 0 3.9 2.5 0.2 79.3 0.050
B2 62 11 6 X30 32 3 5.0 3.5 0.2 57.7 0.057
83 25 1 23 0 54 0 6.5 4.1 0.1 3.0 0.200
Cl 67 10 4 40 27 0 2.9 2.4 0.3 84.2 0.031
C2 66 10 2 17 49 2 5.0 3.5 0.3 57.7 0.033
D 1 53 14 11 40 13 0 3.8 2.5 0.4 79.3 0.042
D2 53 14 5 35 18 0 5.4 2.4 0.3 84.2 0.050
D3 100 0 0 00 25 0 8.3 1.0 90.0 0.700
El 60 12 3 40 20 0 4.1 2.4 0.3 84.2 0.058
E2 61 12 3 140 21 0 7.4 2.4 0.3 84.2 - 0.058
Fl 65 19 5 55 10 0 7.2 2.7 0.5 73.6 0.052
F2 54 18 5 !27 27 0 6.8 2.4 0.5 84.2 0.049
P3 54 1 5 40 34 0 9.4 3.1 0.1 64.4 0.057
F4 74 5 5 40 34 0 2.9 1.8, 1.4 70.0 0.018
GI 67 10 2 43 24 0 3.6 2.4 0.2 84.2 0.043
G2 67 10 2 55 12 0 6.4 2.5 0.3 79.3 0.040
Hl 58 16 7 30 28 0 8.3 2.9 0.1 69.6 0.040
H2 58 16 7 20 38 0 4.4 2.6 0.3 78.2 0.045
143 77 0 7 37 40 0 3.1 2.0 1.2 87.1 0.013
H4 48 15 7 30 18 0 4.5 2.6 1.1 78.2 0.014
Il 50 16 8 X37 13 0 6.3 2.5 0.3 79.3 0.030
12 52 16 7 ' 38 14 0 7.2 2.9 0.4 70.0 0.051
11 46 19 8 35 11 0 6.9 2.7 0.8 75.3 0.038
J2 47 21 7 - 14 0 3.0 2.4 2.0 84.2 0.200
KI 39 24 10 29 10 0 9.2 2.4 0.3 73.9 0.050
0"
The cells having an underline do not satis fy the conditions ccording to the present invention.
Steel
Area ratio
ofF+B
Area ratio
ofy
Area ratio
ofM
Area ratio
ofF
Area ratio
ofB+M'
Area ratio
ofP
Grain size
ofF
Grain size
of7
Particle size
of0
Spheroidized
ratio
Density
of0
sheet
% N N N N N μm not pm % particles/pm
Li 68 10 4 28 40 1 5.4 3.5 0.2 56.4 0.052
L2 68 10 2 55 13 0 3.4 2.2 0.3 81.2 0.037
Ml 53 14 10 40 13 3 9A 3.7 03 54.5 0.047
M2 51 15 6 40 11 0 53 2.7 1.2 75.3 0.170
NI 51 15 12 23 28 3 5.2 3.7 0.3 54.5 0.052
N2 48 15 7 34 14 0 47 2.2 ¢2 89.2 0.067
01 56 13 9 40 16 2 7.0 3.9 0.4 51.3 0.051
02 56 13 5 40 16 0 3.0 24 03 84.2 0.067
PI 63 11 5 46 17 1 11.0 3.6 0.2 55.1 0.094
P2 62 12 3 30 32 0 7.1 2.2 03 79.4 0.056
QI 53 14 11 40 13 2 5.8 3.7 0.5 54.5 0.044
Q2 54 14 5 39 15 0 4.2 2.3 0.5 87.5 0.043
RI 57 17 9 37 20 2 4.0 3.9 0.3 51.3 0.040
R2 57 17 4 29 0 6.8 2.4 14 84.2 0.190
Sl 52 19 11 35 17 4 9.5 4.1 0.4 67.0 0.056
S2 51 20 6 37 14 0 4.2 2.7 0.3 753 0.040
Ti 56 13 9 40 16 2 6.3 3.7 0.4 54.5 0.054
T2 55 13 5 38 17 0 3.8 2.2 0.4 89.6 0.057
UI 71 9 3 58 13 2 7.9- 3.7 03 54.5 0.057
V 1 62 12 6 49 13 3 6.5 4.1 0.4 60.0 0.047
at 47 21 15 32 . 15 0 5.9 2.5 14 79.3 0.180
bl 69 1 2 32 37 0 4.0 2.5 0.1 79.3 0.042
cl 61 12 3 50 11 2 5.4 25 0.3 79.3 0.053
di 56 13 4 45 II 0 6.4 2.5 0.2 79.3 0.030
el 37 5 23 20 17 0 8.9 3.9 0.4 51.3 0.010
fl 58 1 4 37 21 0 5.6 2.5 2.0 79.3 0200
el 53 19 5 20 33 0 52 2.5 0 2 79.3 0.050
The cells having an underline do not satisfy the conditions according to the present invention.
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Steel
2X+Y
{110}/
{I10}<00I>
TS tEL IEL150 E uEL
- - N/mm2 % %
Al 8.0 1.4 1312 17.6 23.0 1.9 15.4 34.7
A2 8.1 2.2 1300 17.7 23.1 1.7 14.4 37.5
A3 5.0 2.1 1380 12.9 13.0 -6.3 9.9 30.0
Bl 8.4 2.2 753 28.4 41.8 5.7 24.3 38.2
B2 7.9 1.8 773 27.7 40.6 5.0 23.3 38.8
B3 8.4 1.3 1523 12.0 12.0 -3.4 10.0 15.0
C1 1.5 1.6 614 34.1 45.0 5.0 29.1 39.2
C2 6.7 2.1 654 32.2 42.5 3.6 26.9 39.8
DI 6.2 2.1 1044 21.3 30.0 1.7 18.7 35.9
D2 9.2 1.4 1029 21.6 31.5 2.7 18.6 36.6
D3 6.9 1.6 1100 14.4 20.7 -6.1 10.9 58.3
El 11.1 1.7 824 26.2 38.1 3.8 22.7 37.4
E2 6.3 2.0 790 27.2 39.8 4.6 23.6 37.5
Fl 8.2 1.5 1013 23.3 33.3 4.2 20.2 34.2
F2 6.2 2.0 990 23.7 34.0 4.2 21.4 33.1
F3 4.9 1.5 1009 15.0 18.1 -11.1 9.0 38.0
F4 10.7 7.4 992 15.7 25.8 -3.9 8.2 32.0
Cl 10.2 1.7 634 33.1 45.1 5.7 29.5 37.4
G2 6.0 2.2 620 33.8 45.9 6.2 28.3 39.9
111 7.0 2.2 1189 19.1 26.6 2.2 16.7 35.3
H2 7.3 1.6 1188 19.1 25.6 1.2 15.5 38.0
H3 7.3 2.2 1200 15.0 15.0 -9.1 9.0 30.0
H4 10.7 2.1 1170 17.4 18.4 -6.6 14.3 28.0
11 6.8 1.9 1239 18.4 25.9 2.8 15.0 37.8
12 63 1.5 _ X199 23 15.4 37.9 -
JI 8.9 1.2 1230 19.3 28.2 4.9 16.8 33.9
J2 6.3 2.0 1210 18.1 20.1 -3.7 15.9 26.0
Ill 4.8 1.2 1433 17.6 23.5 5.7 15.6 31.2
The cells having an underline do not satisfy the conditions according to the present invention.
[0133]
[Table 9]
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Steel
2X+Y
{110}/
{110}<001>
TS tEL tEL150 E uEL
- - N/mn? % % -
L 1 7.8 1.4 601 34.8 51.0 10.8 31.0 37.5
L2 9.1 2.2 599 34.9 49.2 8.9 31.2 37.5
Ml 9.6 1.6 1020 21.8 29.9 0.9 19.1 36.0
M2 5.3 1.2 1080 19.7 21.7 -5.6 16.5 23.0
Ni 7.9 2.2 1088 20.6 28.7 1.5 17.7 36.3
N2 6.6 2.0 1170 19.4 27.0 2.1 15.7 38.1
01 6.1 1.9 941 23.3 33.9 2.8 20.1 36.9
02 7.8 1.1 950 23.1 34.1 3.3 19.3 38.2
P 1 8.4 1.7 739 28.9 45.4 8.9 23.9 39.6
P2 9.1 1.7 780 27.5 41.7 6.2 23.5 38.2
QI 7.4 1.2 1039 21.4 31.1 2.6 17.8 37.9
Q2 8.2 1.2 1001 22.1 32.2 2.8 18.4 38.0
Ri 9.5 1.1 927 25.0 37.7 6.2 22.9 33.0
R2 8.3 1.4 900 23.7 25.7 -6.5 20.9 18.0
S 1 6.7 2.2 1065 22.3 31.9 4.1 19.6 33.5
S2 7.1 1.8 1100 21.7 31.4 4.6 19.8 32.1
Ti 8.2 2.2 951 23.1 34.7 3.8 18.9 38.9
T2 4.8 1.8 960 22.9 34.4 3.9 19.4 37.5
U1 6.5 1.3 515 40.1 65.8 23.2 34.5 39.4
vi 7.5 1.6 779 27.6 41.2 5.7 22.8 39.5
at 8.2 2.0 1220 15.0 20.6 -3.0 12.8 30.0
bl 5.5 1.6 551 31.2 31.2 -10.4 8.7 39.0
cl 8.4 2.7 807 16.7 25.0 -9.7 12.0 34.0
dl 5.3 2,7 942 17.3 26.9 -4.1 13.4 31.0
el 7.1 1.1 1510 8.9 15.4 -0.4 7.0 32.0
fl 9.6 1.7 881 18.8 20.8 -11.9 12.0 26.0
gl 9.0 2.7 1044 17.7 26.4 -1.9 15.2 29.0
The cells having an underline do not satisfy the conditions according to the present invention.
[0134]
The steel sheets of Examples were all excellent in terms of the balance between
strength and formability (elongation and hole expansion). In addition, the steel sheet E2
5 had a small in-plane anisotropy during forming compared to the steel sheet El.
[0135]
For the steel sheet A3, since the annealing conditions (annealing parameter P)
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did not satisfy the above equation (4), the average particle size of cementite exceeded 1
μm, and the spheroidized ratio of cementite was less than 30%. Therefore, sufficient
formability could not be secured. In addition, the total of the reduction in thickness of
the last two steps in hot rolling was small, and the average grain size of retained austenite
5 was large compared to the steel sheets Al and A2.
[0136]
For the steel sheet B3, since the average heating temperature of annealing
(annealing temperature) exceeded 900°C, the area ratio of retained austenite was less
than 2%, the area ratio of martensite exceeded 20%, and the spheroidized ratio of
10 cementite was less than 30%. Therefore, the tensile strength TS excessively increased,
and sufficient formability could not be secured.
[0137]
For the steel sheet D3, since the average heating temperature of annealing was
lower than 750°C, the area ratio of retained austenite was less than 2%. Therefore,
15 sufficient formability could not be secured.
[0138]
For the steel sheet F3, since the holding temperature was lower than 300°C, the
area ratio of retained austenite was less than 2%. Therefore, sufficient formability could
not be secured.
20 [0139].
For the steel sheet F4, since the holding temperature exceeded 500°C, the
average particle size of cementite exceeded 1 μm. Therefore, sufficient formability
could not be secured.
[0140]
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For the steel sheet H3, since the reduction in thickness of cold rolling exceeded
85%, and the holding time exceeded 1200 seconds, the area ratio of retained austenite
was less than 2%, and the average particle size of cementite exceeded 1 μm. Therefore,
sufficient formability could not be secured.
5 [0141]
For the steel sheets H4 and R2, since the average cooling rate in the front
cooling zone was less than 15°C, and the annealing conditions did not satisfy the above
equation (4) in cooling after hot rolling, the average particle size of cementite exceeded 1
μm. Therefore, sufficient formability could not be secured.
10 [0142]
For the steel sheets J2 and M2, since the coiling temperature exceeded 600°C,
and the annealing conditions did not satisfy the above equation (4), the average particle
size of cementite exceeded 1 μm. Therefore, sufficient formability could not be
secured.
15 [0143]
For the steel sheets at to gl which were manufactured using steels a to g, the
chemical components were not appropriate. For the steel sheet al (steel a), the amount
of C exceeded 0.40%, and the average particle size of cementite exceeded 1%. For the
steel sheet bl (steel b), the amount of C was less than 0.10%, and the area ratio of
20 retained austenite was less than 2%. For the steel sheet el (steel c), the amount of P
exceeded 0.05%, and the amount of S exceeded 0.02%. For the steel sheet dl (steel d),
the amount of Si exceeded 2.5%. For the steel sheet el (steel e), the amount of Mn
exceeded 4.0%, and the area ratio of martensite exceeded 20%. For the steel sheet fl
(steel f), the amount of Si was less than 0.005%, the area ratio of austenite was less than
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2%, and the average particle size of cementite exceeded I μm. For the steel sheet gl
(steel g), the amount of Al exceeded 2.5%, and the amount of Mo exceeded 0.3%.
Therefore, for these steel sheets al to gl, the balance between strength and formability
deteriorated.
5 [0144]
Here, the relationship between tensile strength and elongation at 150°C will be
described. FIG 8 is a view showing the relationship between tensile strength TS
(N/mm2) and elongation at 150°C tEL150 (%). Meanwhile, in FIG. 8, the values of
tensile strength TS and elongation at 150°C tEL150 that are shown in Tables 6 to 9 are
10 used.
[0145]
As is clear from FIG. 8, it could be confirmed that, in a case in which the same
tensile strength as for Comparative Examples was obtained, the steel sheets of Examples
had an extremely high elongation at 150°C compared to Comparative Examples.
15 [0146]
In addition, the steel sheets of Examples included in the area above the straight
line of the equation (13) shown in FIG 8.
tEL150=-0.027Ts+56.5 ••• (13)
The straight line indicates the balance between strength and formability, and
20 thus is obtained from the results in FIG. 8.
[0147]
The characteristic index E shown by the above equation (12) in Tables 4 and 5
refers to an index showing the balance between strength and elongation as described
above. When the value of the characteristic index E is positive, the values of the tensile
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strength and elongation at 150°C of the steel sheets are included in the area above the
equation (13) in FIG. 8. When the value of the characteristic index E is negative, the
values of the tensile strength and,elongation at 150°C of the steel sheets are included in
the area below the equation (13) in FIG. 8.
5 [0148]
Meanwhile, the above examples are simply exemplified embodiments of the
present invention, and to the steel sheet according to the present invention and the
method of manufacturing the same, a variety of modifications can be added within the
scope of the claims.
10 [0149]
For example, a variety of treatments can be carried out on the steel sheet
according to the present invention as long as the treatments do not change the size of
cementite. That is, the steel sheet according to the present invention may be any of a
cold-rolled steel sheet as it is cold-rolled, a galvanized steel sheet, a galvannealed steel
15 sheet, and an electroplated steel sheet, and, even in a case in which a variety of
treatments are carried out, the effects of the present invention can be obtained.
[0150]
In addition, the present invention is rarely influenced by casting conditions.
For example, a casting method (continuous casting or ingot casting) or a difference in
20 slab thickness has a small influence, and, even in a case in which a special casting and
hot rolling method, such as thin slab, is used, the effects of the present invention can be
obtained.
Industrial Applicability
25 [0151]
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According to the present invention, it is possible to impart favorable formability
to a subject to be formed when a process, such as forming using a press, is carried out,
and to obtain favorable formability even in a case in which the weight of structure of
automobile body is decreased using a high-strength steel sheet is used.
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What is claimed is:
1. A high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet comprising: by mass%,
C: 0.10% to 0.40%;
5 Mn: 0.5%to 4.0%;
Si: 0.005% to 2.5%;
Al: 0.005% to 2.5%;
Cr: 0% to 1.0%; and
a balance of iron and inevitable impurities, wherein
10 an amount of P is limited to 0.05% or less,
an amount of S is limited to 0.02% or less,
an amount of N is limited to 0.006% or less,
a microstructure thereof includes 2% to 30% of retained austenite by area
percentage,
15 martensite is limited to 20 % or less by area percentage in the microstructure,
an average particle size of cementite in the microstructure is 0.01 μm to 1 μm,
a
30% to 100% of the cementite has an aspect ratio of 1 to 3.
20 2. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1, further comprising, by
mass%, one or more kinds of:
Mo: 0.01% to 0.3%;
Ni: 0.01%to 5%;
Cu: 0.01%to 5%;
25 B: 0.0003% to 0.003%;
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5
Nb: 0.01% to 0.1%;
Ti: 0.0 1% to 0.2%;
V: 0.01% to 1.0%;
W: 0.01% to 1.0%;
Ca: 0.0001% to 0.05%;
Mg: 0.0001% to 0.05%;
Zr: 0.0001% to 0.05%; and
REM: 0.0001% to 0.05%.
10 3. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein a total amount of Si and Al is 0.5% to 2.5%.
4. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein an average grain size of the retained austenite is 5 μm or less.
15
5. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2,
wheeir he micros ruc u e includes by area percen tage0%o to 7 0% of Ter-rite.
6. The-high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2,
20 wherein the microstructure includes, by area percentage, 10% to 70% of ferrite
and bainite in total.
7. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein the microstructure includes, by area percentage, 10% to 75% of bainite
25 and tempered martensite in total.
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8. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein an average grain diameter of the ferrite is 10 μm or less.
5 9. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein 0.003 to 0.12 particles of the cementite having the aspect ratio of 1 to 3
is included in an area of I μni2.
10. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim I or 2,
10 wherein, in a central portion of a sheet thickness thereof, a random intensity
ratio X of a {100} <001> orientation of the retained austenite and the average value Y of
a random intensity ratio of a {110} <111> to {110} <001> orientation group of the
retained austenite satisfies a following equation (14).
4<2X+Y<10 ... (14)
15
11. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2,
wherein, in a central portion of a sheet thickness thereof, the ratio of the random
intensity ratio of a {110} <1l l> orientation of the retained austenite to a random
intens
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y atio of a {110} <001> orientation of the retained austenite is 3.0 or less.
12. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2, further
comprising a zinc coating on at least one surface thereof.
13. The high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to claim 1 or 2, further
25 comprising a galvannealed coating on at least one surface thereof.
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14. A method of manufacturing a high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet, the method
comprising:
a first process in which a slab having the chemical composition according to
5 claim 1 or 2 is hot-rolled at a finishing temperature of 820°C or higher so as to produce a
hot-rolled steel sheet;
a second process in which, after the first process, the hot-rolled steel sheet is
cooled and coiled in a coiling temperature CT°C of 350°C to 600°C;
a third process in which the hot-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the second
10 process is cold-rolled in a reduction in thickness of 30% to 85% so as to produce a
cold-rolled steel sheet;
a fourth process in which, after the third process, the cold-rolled steel sheet is
heated and annealed at an average heating temperature of 750°C to 900°C;
a fifth process in which the cold-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the fourth
15 process is cooled at an average cooling rate of 3 °C/s to 200 °C/s and held in a
temperature range of 300°C to 500°C for 15 seconds to 1200 seconds; and
a sixth process in which the cold-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the fifth
process is cooled, wherein
in the second process, a first average cooling rate CRl °C/s from 750°C to
20 650°C is 15 °C/s to 100 ° C/s, a second average cooling rate CR2 °C/s from 650°C to the
coiling temperature CT°C is 50 °C/s or less, a third average cooling rate CR3 °C/s from
after coiling to 150°C is 1 °C/s or less, and the coiling temperature CT°C and the first
average cooling rate CR1 °C/s satisfy a following equation (15), and
in the fourth process, in a case in which the amounts of Si, Al, and Cr are
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represented by [Si], [At], and [Cr] in terms of mass%, respectively, an average area S
μm2 of pearlite included in the hot-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the second
process,,the average heating temperature T°C, and a heating time is satisfy a relationsl
of a following equation (16).
5 1500 < CRl x (650 -CT) < 15000 ••. (15)
2200>Txlog(t)/(1+0.3[Si]+0.5[Al]+[Cr]+0.5S)>110...(16)
p
15. The method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to
claim 14,
10 wherein a total of the reduction in thickness of last two steps in the first process
is 15% or more.
16. The method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to
claim 14,
15 wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the fifth process and is to
undergo the sixth process is coated with zinc.
17. The method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to
claim 14,
20 wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet that has undergone the fifth process and is to
undergo the sixth process is galvanized and annealed in 400°C to 600°C for alloying.
18. The method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to
claim 14,
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wherein an average hearing rate from 600°C to 680°C in the fourth process is
0.1 °C/s to 7 °C/s.
19. The method of manufacturing the high-strength cold-rolled steel sheet according to
5 claim 14,
wherein, before the first process, the slab is cooled to 1000°C or lower and
reheated to 1000°C or higher.