Steel sheet and method for producing same

A steel plate with a tailored chemical composition and manufacturing process enhances tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and lamellar tear resistance, addressing the challenges faced by existing steel plates in chloride environments.

JP2026001847APending Publication Date: 2026-01-08NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION
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2024-06-20
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2026-01-08

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Technical Problem

Existing steel plates used in bridges and similar structures face issues with lamellar tearing due to tensile stress in the plate thickness direction, particularly in chloride-containing environments, and lack sufficient corrosion resistance and lamellar tear resistance.

Method used

A steel plate with a specific chemical composition and manufacturing process, including elements like Sn, Mo, and V, with controlled Ceq, SnEQ, and MV values, and a tempering process at 570 to 700°C to enhance tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and lamellar tear resistance.

Benefits of technology

The solution results in a thick steel plate with high tensile strength, excellent corrosion resistance in chloride environments, and improved lamellar tear resistance, addressing the limitations of previous steel plates.

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Abstract

To provide a steel sheet which has high tensile strength, is a thick steel sheet, has excellent corrosion resistance in a chloride-containing environment, and has improved lamellar tear resistance, and to provide a method for producing the same.SOLUTION: The steel sheet has a chemical composition comprising, by mass%, C:0.04 to 0.15%, Si:0.05 to 1.20%, Mn:0.50 to 2.00%, P:0.015% or less, S:0.0024% or less, Ni:0.1 to 2.0%, Mo:0.01 to 0.60%, V:0.005 to 0.150%, Nb:0.003 to 0.040%, Ti:0.003 to 0.040%, Al:0.010 to 0.080%, Sn:0.020 to 0.400%, N:0.0010 to 0.0070%, O:0.0005 to 0.0040%, Ca:0.0001 to 0.0080%, and a balance of Fe and impurities, A steel sheet, wherein Ceq is 0.32 to 0.47, SnEQ is 0.10 or more, MV is 0.20 to 0.80, a sheet thickness of the steel sheet is 41mm or more and less than 75mm, a tensile strength at a sheet thickness 1 / 4 position of the steel sheet is 570MPa or more, and a Vickers hardness is 350HV0. 01 or less in a Sn segregated portion present in a sheet thickness central portion of a C cross section.SELECTED DRAWING: None
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[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the same. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, the demand for larger and longer-lasting bridges and other structures has led to an increasing demand for steel plates with high tensile strength. Furthermore, bridges and other structures constructed in coastal areas also require excellent corrosion resistance in the severely corrosive chloride environment.

[0003] Generally, in environments where chloride corrosion is a problem, steel materials are painted to prevent corrosion, and regular inspections are conducted to check the progress of corrosion. If corrosion exceeds the control standard, a new coat of paint is applied. However, in the case of bridges and other structures, it is necessary to use gondolas for high-altitude work or to set up scaffolding, and the cost of repainting the work is enormous. Furthermore, because painting has an environmental impact, it is desirable to minimize the use of paint.

[0004] As a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent corrosion resistance in such chloride environments, for example, Patent Document 1 discloses a steel plate containing Sn and having controlled Sn concentrations at the grain boundaries and within the grains, which is used for large structures such as bridges. Also, Patent Document 2 discloses a steel plate for marine structures containing Sn and consisting of ferrite and a hard second phase. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] International Publication No. 2019 / 116520 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-144799 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In cross joints, T-joints, corner joints, and the like, tensile stress is generated in the steel plate in the plate thickness direction due to volumetric shrinkage of the weld metal caused by cooling after welding. This tensile stress in the plate thickness direction causes cracks to form inside the steel plate. This type of crack is called lamellar tearing. Steel plates used for bridges and the like have beams and other components welded to their surfaces, making their lamellar tear resistance problematic. However, the steel plates disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 still have room for improvement in terms of lamellar tear resistance.

[0007] The present invention aims to solve the above problems and to provide a steel plate having high tensile strength, which is a thick steel plate and has excellent corrosion resistance in chloride-containing environments and improved lamellar tear resistance, and a manufacturing method thereof. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and is summarized as follows: a steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the same.

[0009] (1) The chemical composition of the steel sheet is, in mass%, C: 0.04~0.15%, Si: 0.05 to 1.20% Mn: 0.50 to 2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0024% or less, Ni: 0.1 to 2.0% Mo: 0.01 to 0.60%, V: 0.005~0.150%, Nb: 0.003 to 0.040%, Ti: 0.003 to 0.040%, Al: 0.010~0.080%, Sn: 0.020~0.400%, N: 0.0010~0.0070%, O: 0.0005 to 0.0040%, Ca: 0.0001 to 0.0080%, and The balance is Fe and impurities. Ceq represented by the following formula (i) is 0.32 to 0.47, SnEQ represented by the following formula (ii) is 0.10 or more, MV represented by the following formula (iii) is 0.15 to 0.60, The thickness of the steel plate is 41 mm or more and less than 75 mm, The tensile strength of the steel plate at a 1 / 4 position of the plate thickness is 570 MPa or more, In the Sn segregation portion present in the center of the plate thickness in a cross section perpendicular to the rolling direction of the steel plate, Vickers hardness is 350HV0.01 or less. steel plate. Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15 (i) SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4 (ii) MV = Mo + 4 × V (iii) However, each element symbol in the above formula represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the steel sheet, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained.

[0010] (2) The chemical composition of the steel plate is, in mass%, C: 0.04~0.15%, Si: 0.05 to 1.20% Mn: 0.50 to 2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0024% or less, Ni: 0.1 to 2.0% Mo: 0.01 to 0.60%, V: 0.005~0.150%, Nb: 0.003 to 0.040%, Ti: 0.003 to 0.040%, Al: 0.010~0.080%, Sn: 0.020~0.400%, N: 0.0010~0.0070%, O: 0.0005 to 0.0040%, Ca: 0.0001 to 0.0080%, and further containing one or more selected from the group consisting of the following groups A, B, and C: The balance is Fe and impurities. Ceq represented by the following formula (i) is 0.32 to 0.47, SnEQ represented by the following formula (ii) is 0.10 or more, MV represented by the following formula (iii) is 0.15 to 0.60, The thickness of the steel plate is 41 mm or more and less than 75 mm, The tensile strength of the steel plate at a 1 / 4 position of the plate thickness is 570 MPa or more, In the Sn segregation portion present in the center of the plate thickness in a cross section perpendicular to the rolling direction of the steel plate, Vickers hardness is 350HV0.01 or less. steel plate. Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15 (i) SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4 (ii) MV = Mo + 4 × V (iii) However, each element symbol in the above formula represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the steel sheet, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained. [Group A] One or more selected from the group consisting of Cu: 0.80% or less, B: 0.0050% or less, Zr: 0.05% or less, and Ta: 0.05% or less [Group B] One or more selected from the group consisting of Cr: 0.20% or less, W: 0.80% or less, Sb: 0.10% or less, As: 0.05% or less, Bi: 0.05% or less, Se: 0.05% or less, Te: 0.05% or less, Zn: 0.05% or less, Ga: 0.05% or less, Ge: 0.05% or less, Co: 0.50% or less, and Hf: 0.05% or less. [Group C] One or more selected from the group consisting of Mg: 0.010% or less, Sr: 0.010% or less, Ba: 0.010% or less, and REM: 0.010% or less

[0011] (3) The steel sheet according to (2) above, wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from Group A.

[0012] (4) The steel sheet according to (2) above, wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from the B group.

[0013] (5) The steel sheet according to (2) above, wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from the C group.

[0014] (6) A method for producing a steel sheet according to (1) above, a soaking process in which the slab is heated and then soaked; a hot rolling step of hot rolling the slab to form a steel plate; a quenching step of quenching the steel plate; a tempering step of tempering the steel plate after quenching, The chemical composition of the cast piece is, in mass%, C: 0.04~0.15%, Si: 0.05 to 1.20% Mn: 0.50 to 2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0024% or less, Ni: 0.1 to 2.0% Mo: 0.01 to 0.60%, V: 0.005~0.150%, Nb: 0.003 to 0.040%, Ti: 0.003 to 0.040%, Al: 0.010~0.080%, Sn: 0.020~0.400%, N: 0.0010~0.0070%, O: 0.0005 to 0.0040%, Ca: 0.0001 to 0.0080%, and The balance is Fe and impurities. Ceq represented by the following formula (i) is 0.32 to 0.47, SnEQ represented by the following formula (ii) is 0.10 or more, MV represented by the following formula (iii) is 0.15 to 0.60, In the hot rolling step, the rolling is completed in a temperature range of 750°C or higher, In the quenching step, the steel plate is quenched from a temperature range of 750°C or higher without lowering the temperature of the steel plate after the hot rolling step to less than 750°C, In the tempering step, tempering is performed in a temperature range of 570 to 700 ° C. Steel plate manufacturing method. Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15 (i) SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4 (ii) MV = Mo + 4 × V (iii) In the above formula, each element symbol represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the slab, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained.

[0015] (7) A method for producing a steel sheet according to (2) above, a soaking process in which the slab is heated and then soaked; a hot rolling step of hot rolling the slab to form a steel plate; a quenching step of quenching the steel plate; a tempering step of tempering the steel plate after quenching, The chemical composition of the cast piece is, in mass%, C: 0.04~0.15%, Si: 0.05 to 1.20% Mn: 0.50 to 2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0024% or less, Ni: 0.1 to 2.0% Mo: 0.01 to 0.60%, V: 0.005~0.150%, Nb: 0.003 to 0.040%, Ti: 0.003 to 0.040%, Al: 0.010~0.080%, Sn: 0.020~0.400%, N: 0.0010~0.0070%, O: 0.0005 to 0.0040%, Ca: 0.0001 to 0.0080%, and further containing one or more selected from the group consisting of the following groups A, B, and C: The balance is Fe and impurities. Ceq represented by the following formula (i) is 0.32 to 0.47, SnEQ represented by the following formula (ii) is 0.10 or more, MV represented by the following formula (iii) is 0.15 to 0.60, In the hot rolling step, the rolling is completed in a temperature range of 750°C or higher, In the quenching step, the steel plate is quenched from a temperature range of 750°C or higher without lowering the temperature of the steel plate after the hot rolling step to less than 750°C, In the tempering step, tempering is performed in a temperature range of 570 to 700 ° C. Steel plate manufacturing method. Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15 (i) SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4 (ii) MV = Mo + 4 × V (iii) In the above formula, each element symbol represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the slab, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained. [Group A] One or more selected from the group consisting of Cu: 0.80% or less, B: 0.0050% or less, Zr: 0.05% or less, and Ta: 0.05% or less [Group B] One or more selected from the group consisting of Cr: 0.20% or less, W: 0.80% or less, Sb: 0.10% or less, As: 0.05% or less, Bi: 0.05% or less, Se: 0.05% or less, Te: 0.05% or less, Zn: 0.05% or less, Ga: 0.05% or less, Ge: 0.05% or less, Co: 0.50% or less, and Hf: 0.05% or less. [Group C] One or more selected from the group consisting of Mg: 0.010% or less, Sr: 0.010% or less, Ba: 0.010% or less, and REM: 0.010% or less

[0016] (8) The method for producing a steel sheet according to (7) above, wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from Group A.

[0017] (9) The method for producing a steel sheet according to (7) above, wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from the B group.

[0018] (10) The method for producing a steel sheet according to (7) above, wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from the C group. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, a thick steel plate having high tensile strength, excellent corrosion resistance in chloride-containing environments, and improved lamellar tear resistance can be obtained. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a method for preparing a test piece for evaluating lamellar tear resistance. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] The inventors have conducted a detailed study into the effects of chemical composition and metal structure on the tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and lamellar tear resistance of thick steel plates with a thickness of 41 mm or more and less than 75 mm used in structures such as bridges, and have obtained the following findings.

[0022] 1. Tensile strength To increase tensile strength, it is effective to add alloying elements to improve hardenability. Therefore, the value of Ceq, defined as C + Mn / 6 + (Cr + Mo + V) / 5 + (Cu + Ni) / 15, must be set to 0.32 to 0.47.

[0023] 2. Corrosion resistance Steel plate corrosion occurs when iron ions are eluted from water adhering to the steel plate surface and combine with oxygen in the air to form iron oxide, causing rust. The rust then hydrolyzes in the adhering water, generating hydrogen ions, creating an acidic aqueous solution. However, in an environment containing chlorides, the adhering water contains chloride ions, creating a highly acidic aqueous solution. This accelerates the progression of corrosion of the steel plate.

[0024] Therefore, it is necessary to include Sn as an essential additive element and to ensure that the value of SnEQ, defined as SnEQ = Sn + W + Ni / 10 + Mo / 4, is 0.10 or greater. When W, Ni, and Mo are added to steel sheets in addition to Sn, the elution of iron ions is suppressed, slowing down the rate of rust formation. As a result, it has been discovered that excellent corrosion resistance can be achieved even in environments containing chlorides.

[0025] 3. Lamellar tear resistance However, Sn, which is added to improve corrosion resistance, has a small solid-liquid distribution coefficient. Therefore, during slab casting, Sn easily migrates to the liquid phase as the slab solidifies from the surface. As a result, Sn concentrates in the center of the slab, which in turn promotes the concentration of other elements such as Mn, lowering the melting point of the slab center. In particular, in the central segregation zone, which is the final solidification zone, the melting point is significantly reduced due to the concentration of alloying elements, especially in the area where elements such as Sn are segregated (hereinafter referred to as the "Sn-segregated zone"). Therefore, the Sn-segregated zone promotes the formation of casting defects such as porosity and promotes hardening due to its high hardenability. As a result, in a lamellar tear resistance evaluation test, it was found that cracks originated from the Sn-segregated zone.

[0026] Thus, when it is necessary to improve tensile strength and corrosion resistance while adding alloying elements, ensuring lamellar tearing resistance becomes difficult. In particular, thick steel plates contain a large amount of alloying elements to obtain high tensile strength, and Sn is added to obtain corrosion resistance. This promotes the formation of casting defects in Sn segregated areas and hardening due to the concentration of alloying elements. Therefore, ensuring lamellar tearing resistance becomes extremely difficult. Therefore, the present inventors conducted further detailed studies to improve lamellar tearing resistance while maintaining the tensile strength and corrosion resistance of thick plates, and as a result, the following findings were obtained.

[0027] As mentioned above, Sn-segregated areas have high hardenability, so they harden during direct quenching after hot rolling. Therefore, it has been found that tempering in the temperature range of 570 to 700°C is effective in reducing the Vickers hardness of the Sn-segregated areas to 350 HV0.01 or less. However, tempering in the temperature range of 570 to 700°C not only softens the Sn-segregated areas but also reduces the strength of the entire steel sheet. Therefore, to suppress the overall softening of the steel sheet at this tempering temperature, Mo and V, which are temper softening-resistant elements, are added under conditions where the MV value, defined as MV = Mo + 4 × V, is in the range of 0.15 to 0.60. This softens the Sn-segregated areas and improves lamellar tear resistance while maintaining the strength properties of the steel sheet itself. Note that Mo and V also concentrate in the Sn-segregated areas. However, in the Sn-segregated areas, Sn is concentrated several tens of times more than in areas other than the Sn-segregated areas, while Mo and V are concentrated only 1.1 to 1.5 times more. Therefore, the effect of softening resistance caused by the concentration of Mo and V in the Sn-segregated areas is small, and it is thought that the softening effect associated with dislocation recovery due to tempering is greater in the Sn-segregated areas.

[0028] The present invention was made based on the above findings. Each of the requirements of the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0029] (A) Chemical composition The reasons for limiting the content of each element are as follows: In the following description, "%" in the content means "% by mass."

[0030] C: 0.04 to 0.15% C is an element necessary to ensure the strength of steel sheets. However, excessive C content increases the hardness of Sn-segregated areas, reducing lamellar tear resistance and significantly reducing weldability. Furthermore, as the C content increases, the amount of cementite produced, which acts as a cathode and promotes corrosion in a pH-decreasing environment, decreases, resulting in reduced corrosion resistance. Therefore, the C content is set to 0.04 to 0.15%. The C content is preferably 0.05% or more, more preferably 0.06% or more. The C content is preferably 0.13% or less, more preferably 0.12% or less.

[0031] Si: 0.05 to 1.20% Si is added for the purpose of deoxidation. It is also an element necessary for ensuring strength because it has the effect of suppressing temper softening. However, excessive Si content impairs the toughness of the base material and welded joints. Therefore, the Si content is set to 0.05 to 1.20%. The Si content is preferably 0.10% or more, and more preferably 0.20% or more. The Si content is preferably 0.90% or less, and more preferably 0.70% or less.

[0032] Mn: 0.50 to 2.00% Mn is an element that enhances the hardenability and thereby the strength of the steel sheet. However, Mn is an element that easily concentrates in the liquid phase during casting, and if it is added in excess, the Mn concentration in the center segregation region becomes excessive. As a result, the hardenability becomes excessive, and the hardness increases, resulting in a deterioration in lamellar tear resistance. Therefore, the Mn content is set to 0.50 to 2.00%. The Mn content is preferably 0.60% or more, and more preferably 0.70% or more. Furthermore, the Mn content is preferably 1.80% or less, and more preferably 1.70% or less.

[0033] P:0.015% or less P is an element present as an impurity in steel sheets. P reduces acid resistance and reduces corrosion resistance in chloride corrosion environments where the pH of the corrosion interface decreases. Furthermore, P is an element that easily segregates at grain boundaries, and an increase in the amount of grain boundary segregation reduces the lamellar tear resistance and toughness of the steel sheet, so the lower the P content, the better. Therefore, the P content is set to 0.015% or less. The P content is preferably 0.013% or less, and more preferably 0.011% or less.

[0034] S: 0.0024% or less S is an element present as an impurity in steel sheets. S has an extremely small solid-liquid distribution coefficient, and when concentrated in the liquid phase during casting, it forms coarse MnS in the central segregation region, which deteriorates toughness. Furthermore, MnS is stretched during rolling, spreading out in a planar shape in the rolling direction, significantly deteriorating lamellar tear resistance. Therefore, it is preferable to reduce the S content as much as possible. To ensure toughness and lamellar tear resistance, the S content is set to 0.0024% or less. The S content is preferably 0.0020% or less, and more preferably 0.0018% or less.

[0035] Ni: 0.1 to 2.0% Ni improves strength by increasing hardenability and improves the toughness of the matrix structure. Ni also has the effect of improving low-temperature toughness. It is also an element that improves corrosion resistance by suppressing the anodic dissolution of steel in a low-pH environment. However, Ni is an expensive element, and even if it is contained in an amount exceeding 2.0%, not only does the effect saturate but also leads to a significant increase in cost. Therefore, the Ni content is set to 0.1 to 2.0%. The Ni content is preferably 0.2% or more, and more preferably 0.3% or more. Furthermore, the Ni content is preferably 1.7% or less, and more preferably 1.4% or less.

[0036] Mo: 0.01 to 0.60% Mo is an element that has the effect of increasing the strength of steel sheets without reducing lamellar tear resistance. Specifically, Mo improves strength by precipitating Mo carbides during tempering. It also dissolves and forms oxyanion MoO4 2- Mo is an element that adsorbs to rust in the form of Mo and has the effect of inhibiting the permeation of chloride ions through the rust layer. However, if it is contained in excess, not only does the effect saturate, but the strength of the steel sheet becomes excessive, resulting in a deterioration of toughness. Therefore, the Mo content is set to 0.01 to 0.60%. The Mo content is preferably 0.03% or more, and more preferably 0.05% or more. Furthermore, the Mo content is preferably 0.50% or less, and more preferably 0.40% or less.

[0037] V: 0.005 to 0.150% V is an element that improves hardenability and increases the strength of steel sheets. Specifically, V improves strength by precipitating V carbonitrides during tempering. Furthermore, like Mo, V dissolves and exists in the form of oxyanions, inhibiting the permeation of chloride ions through rust layers. However, excessive V content not only saturates the effect, but also increases the alloying cost because V is an expensive alloying element. Therefore, the V content is set to 0.005 to 0.150%. The V content is preferably 0.020% or more, and more preferably 0.030% or more. The V content is preferably 0.130% or less, and more preferably 0.110% or less.

[0038] Nb: 0.003 to 0.040% Nb is an element that improves hardenability and strength. Furthermore, Nb has the effect of widening the unrecrystallized region, so rolling in that temperature range can introduce high-density dislocations. Furthermore, increasing the number of transformation nucleation sites can refine the structure of the steel sheet. As a result, toughness can be improved. However, excessive Nb content increases hardenability by concentrating in the center segregation region during casting, and also forms coarse Nb carbides, deteriorating lamellar tear resistance. Therefore, the Nb content is set to 0.003 to 0.040%. The Nb content is preferably 0.008% or more, more preferably 0.012% or more. The Nb content is preferably 0.035% or less, more preferably 0.030% or less.

[0039] Ti: 0.003 to 0.040% Ti contributes to increasing strength. It also combines with N to form TiN, which acts as pinning particles to inhibit austenite grain growth during reheating and quenching. This refines the austenite grains, which is also effective in improving toughness. However, excessive Ti content leads to the formation of coarse TiN in the central segregation region, deteriorating lamellar tear resistance. Therefore, the Ti content is limited to 0.003 to 0.040%. The Ti content is preferably 0.005% or more, more preferably 0.008% or more. The Ti content is preferably 0.035% or less, more preferably 0.030% or less.

[0040] Al: 0.010 to 0.080% Al is an effective element for deoxidizing steel. However, excessive Al content not only reduces corrosion resistance in low pH environments, thereby reducing corrosion resistance in chloride corrosion environments, but also causes nitrides to coarsen, resulting in a decrease in toughness. Therefore, the Al content is set to 0.010 to 0.080%. The Al content is preferably 0.015% or more, more preferably 0.020% or more. Furthermore, the Al content is preferably 0.070% or less, more preferably 0.060% or less.

[0041] Sn: 0.020 to 0.400% Sn is an element that improves the corrosion resistance of steel. In addition, the inclusion of Sn in steel sheet makes it possible to form a Sn oxide layer on the surface of the steel sheet in advance. The Sn oxide layer significantly suppresses the anodic dissolution reaction and hydrogen evolution reaction of steel in low-pH chloride environments, thereby significantly improving corrosion resistance in chloride corrosive environments.

[0042] However, even if Sn is added in excess, not only does the above effect saturate, but as mentioned above, Sn itself not only segregates during casting but also promotes the segregation of other alloying elements, thereby reducing lamellar tear resistance. Furthermore, the toughness of the base material also decreases. Therefore, the Sn content is set to 0.020 to 0.400%. The Sn content is preferably 0.030% or more, and more preferably 0.080% or more. Furthermore, the Sn content is preferably 0.350% or less, and more preferably 0.300% or less.

[0043] N: 0.0010~0.0070% N forms nitrides with Ti, which inhibits grain coarsening during reheating and quenching, thereby contributing to improved toughness. N also dissolves as ammonia, which dissolves in the Fe 3+ N has the effect of improving the corrosion resistance of steel sheets in chloride corrosion environments by suppressing the decrease in pH due to hydrolysis of N. However, if N is added in excess, not only does this effect saturate, but coarse AlN and TiN are formed, reducing the toughness of the steel sheet. Therefore, the N content is set to 0.0010 to 0.0070%. The N content is preferably 0.0020% or more, and more preferably 0.0025% or more. Furthermore, the N content is preferably 0.0060% or less, and more preferably 0.0050% or less.

[0044] O: 0.0005 to 0.0040% O is added to remove impurities during the refining process, increasing the cleanliness of the steel sheet, and is necessary for ensuring the toughness of the steel sheet. However, O forms oxides such as SnO and SnO2. Therefore, if the O content is excessive, the Sn content in the steel cannot be sufficiently ensured. Furthermore, these oxides act as starting points for corrosion, reducing the corrosion resistance of the steel sheet. Therefore, the O content is set to 0.0005 to 0.0040%. The O content is preferably 0.0007% or more, and more preferably 0.0009% or more. Furthermore, the O content is preferably 0.0030% or less, and more preferably 0.0025% or less.

[0045] Ca: 0.0001 to 0.0080% Ca forms sulfides during the casting process of slabs, suppressing the concentration of S in the center of the plate thickness, thereby preventing a decrease in melting point. As a result, Ca suppresses casting defects such as porosity and inhibits hardening of Sn segregated areas, thereby improving lamellar tear resistance. Ca also exists in the form of oxides in steel, suppressing a decrease in pH at the interface in corrosion reaction areas and suppressing the acceleration of corrosion. However, excessive Ca content causes coarsening of oxides and reduces toughness. Therefore, the Ca content is limited to 0.0001 to 0.0080%. The Ca content is preferably 0.0005% or more, more preferably 0.0009% or more. The Ca content is preferably 0.0070% or less, more preferably 0.0060% or less.

[0046] The steel sheet according to the present invention has the above-mentioned chemical composition, with the balance being Fe and impurities. Here, the impurities refer to components that are mixed in due to various factors in the manufacturing process, including raw materials such as ore and scrap, during the industrial production of steel sheet, and are acceptable within a range that does not adversely affect the present invention.

[0047] Ceq: 0.32~0.47 As described above, in order to improve hardenability and tensile strength, Ceq defined by the following formula (i) is set to 0.32 or more. On the other hand, if Ceq exceeds 0.47, not only toughness and ductility but also weldability deteriorate. Therefore, Ceq is set to 0.32 to 0.47. Ceq is preferably 0.34 or more and 0.45 or less.

[0048] Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15 (i) However, each element symbol in the above formula represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the steel sheet, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained.

[0049] SnEQ: 0.10 or higher By adding W, Ni, and Mo to a steel sheet in addition to Sn, the elution of iron ions is suppressed, thereby improving corrosion resistance in chloride-containing environments. Therefore, SnEQ, defined by the following formula (ii), is set to 0.10 or more. SnEQ is preferably 0.13 or more. There is no particular upper limit for SnEQ, but in the chemical composition of the present invention, the practical upper limit for SnEQ is 1.59. SnEQ is preferably 1.00 or less. Furthermore, since the effect of improving corrosion resistance saturates when SnEQ exceeds 0.40, it is unnecessary to include any more alloying elements for the purpose of corrosion resistance. Therefore, SnEQ is preferably 0.40 or less. However, when SnEQ is added for the purpose of ensuring tensile strength and low-temperature toughness, there is no problem even if SnEQ exceeds 0.40.

[0050] SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4 (ii) However, each element symbol in the above formula represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the steel sheet, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained.

[0051] MV: 0.15~0.60 As mentioned above, the Sn-segregated region has high hardenability, and therefore hardens during reheating and quenching. However, tempering adjusts the hardness of the Sn-segregated region. On the other hand, tempering softens the Sn-segregated region while also reducing the strength of the entire steel sheet. By setting the MV, defined by the following formula (iii), to 0.15 or more, the precipitation strengthening of Mo and V during the tempering process suppresses the softening of the steel sheet itself and ensures strength. On the other hand, if the MV exceeds 0.60, excessive precipitation strengthening prevents the Sn-segregated region from being softened, resulting in a deterioration in lamellar tear resistance. Furthermore, the coarsening of Mo and V carbonitrides deteriorates toughness. Therefore, the MV is set to 0.15 to 0.60. The MV is preferably 0.17 or more and 0.50 or less.

[0052] MV = Mo + 4 × V (iii) However, each element symbol in the above formula represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the steel sheet, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained.

[0053] In order to improve strength, the chemical composition of the steel sheet of the present invention may further contain one or more elements selected from the following Group A (Cu: 0.80% or less, B: 0.005% or less, Zr: 0.05% or less, Ta: 0.05% or less) within the ranges shown below. Note that these elements are not necessarily essential for the steel sheet of the present invention, and therefore the lower limit of their content is 0%. The reasons for limiting each element will be explained below.

[0054] Cu:0.80% or less Cu is an element that enhances the hardenability of steel sheets. It can be added as needed because it inhibits the anodic dissolution of steel in low-pH environments, thereby improving corrosion resistance. However, excessive addition not only saturates the effect, but can also cause embrittlement. Therefore, the Cu content is set to 0.80% or less. The Cu content is preferably 0.50% or less, and more preferably 0.30% or less. To stably obtain the above effects, the Cu content is preferably 0.05% or more, and more preferably 0.10% or more.

[0055] B: 0.0050% or less B is an element that improves hardenability and increases strength, so it can be added as needed. However, if it is added in excess, the strength-enhancing effect saturates and the toughness of both the base metal and the HAZ tends to decrease significantly. Therefore, the B content is set to 0.0050% or less. To stably obtain the above effects, it is preferable that the B content be 0.0003% or more.

[0056] Zr: 0.05% or less Like Ti, Zr is an element that forms oxides and contributes to refining crystal grains and improving strength, so it may be added as needed. However, if Zr is added in excess, the oxides become coarse and mechanical properties deteriorate. Therefore, the Zr content is set to 0.05% or less. The Zr content is preferably set to 0.03% or less. To ensure the above effects, the Zr content is preferably set to 0.001% or more, and more preferably 0.005% or more.

[0057] Ta: 0.05% or less Ta is an element that contributes to improving strength and, although the mechanism is not entirely clear, also contributes to improving corrosion resistance, so it may be added as needed. However, Ta is an expensive element, and adding a large amount increases steelmaking costs. Therefore, the Ta content is set to 0.05% or less. The Ta content is preferably 0.04% or less, more preferably 0.03% or less, and even more preferably 0.02% or less. To more reliably obtain the above effects, the Ta content is preferably 0.001% or more, and more preferably 0.005% or more.

[0058] In order to improve corrosion resistance, the chemical composition of the steel sheet of the present invention may further contain one or more elements selected from the following Group B (Cr: 0.20% or less, W: 0.80% or less, As: 0.05% or less, Bi: 0.05% or less, Se: 0.05% or less, Te: 0.05% or less, Sb: 0.10% or less, Zn: 0.05% or less, Ga: 0.05% or less, Ge: 0.05% or less, Co: 0.50% or less, Hf: 0.05% or less) within the ranges shown below. Note that these elements are not necessarily essential for the steel sheet of the present invention, and therefore the lower limit of their content is 0%. The reasons for limiting each element will be explained below.

[0059] Cr:0.20% or less Cr is generally an element that improves corrosion resistance and has the effect of increasing hardenability and improving strength, so it can be added as needed. However, Cr reduces acid resistance, which reduces the corrosion resistance in chloride-rich environments, which is the problem that the present invention aims to solve. On the other hand, since a content of 0.20% or less does not result in a decrease in acid resistance, the Cr content is set to 0.20% or less. The Cr content is preferably 0.15% or less, and more preferably 0.12% or less. In order to stably obtain the above effects, the Cr content is preferably 0.01% or more, and more preferably 0.02% or more.

[0060] W: 0.80% or less W, like Mo, dissolves and forms oxyanion WO4 2- W exists in the form of , and is an element that has the effect of suppressing the permeation of chloride ions through the rust layer, so it can be added as needed. However, if it is added in excess, not only will the effect saturate, but the cost of the steel sheet will also increase significantly. Therefore, the W content is set to 0.80% or less. The W content is preferably 0.60% or less, and more preferably 0.40% or less. In order to stably obtain the above effect, the W content is preferably 0.01% or more, and more preferably 0.02% or more.

[0061] Sb: 0.10% or less Sb forms sulfides with S and is an element effective in improving corrosion resistance in acid corrosion environments, so it may be contained as needed. However, if Sb is contained in excess, toughness decreases. Therefore, the Sb content is set to 0.10% or less. The Sb content is preferably 0.08% or less, and more preferably 0.05% or less. To more reliably obtain the above effects, the Sb content is preferably 0.005% or more, and more preferably 0.010% or more.

[0062] As: 0.05% or less Although As does not have a significant effect compared to Sb, it is an element that is effective in improving corrosion resistance in an acid corrosion environment, so it may be added as needed. However, if As is contained in excess, toughness decreases. Therefore, the As content is set to 0.05% or less. The As content is preferably 0.04% or less, and more preferably 0.03% or less. To ensure the above effects, the As content is preferably 0.003% or more, more preferably 0.005% or more, and even more preferably 0.010% or more.

[0063] Bi:0.05% or less Although Bi does not have a significant effect compared to Sb, it is an element that is effective in improving corrosion resistance in an acid corrosion environment, so it may be added as needed. However, if Bi is added in excess, toughness decreases. Therefore, the Bi content is set to 0.05% or less. The Bi content is preferably 0.04% or less, and more preferably 0.03% or less. To ensure the above effects, the Bi content is preferably 0.001% or more, more preferably 0.002% or more, and even more preferably 0.005% or more.

[0064] Se: 0.05% or less Although Se does not have a significant effect compared to Sb, it is an element that is effective in improving corrosion resistance in an acid corrosion environment, so it may be contained as needed. However, if Se is contained in excess, toughness decreases. Therefore, the Se content is set to 0.05% or less. The Se content is preferably 0.04% or less, and more preferably 0.03% or less. To ensure the above effects, the Se content is preferably 0.001% or more, more preferably 0.002% or more, and even more preferably 0.005% or more.

[0065] Te: 0.05% or less Although Te does not have a significant effect compared to Sb, it is an element that is effective in improving corrosion resistance in an acid corrosion environment, so it may be added as needed. However, if Te is added in excess, toughness decreases. Therefore, the Te content is set to 0.05% or less. The Te content is preferably 0.04% or less, and more preferably 0.03% or less. To ensure the above effects, the Te content is preferably 0.001% or more, more preferably 0.002% or more, and even more preferably 0.005% or more.

[0066] Zn: 0.05% or less Ga: 0.05% or less Zn and Ga form sulfides with S and are effective elements for improving corrosion resistance in acid corrosion environments, so they may be included as needed. However, excessive Zn and Ga content reduces toughness. Therefore, the Zn and Ga contents are each set to 0.05% or less. The Zn and Ga contents are each preferably set to 0.04% or less, and more preferably set to 0.03% or less. To ensure the above effects, the Zn and Ga contents are each set to 0.005% or more, and more preferably set to 0.010% or more.

[0067] Ge: 0.05% or less Ge forms sulfides with S and is an element effective in improving corrosion resistance in acid corrosion environments, so it may be contained as needed. However, if Ge is contained in excess, toughness decreases. Therefore, the Ge content is set to 0.05% or less. The Ge content is preferably 0.04% or less, and more preferably 0.03% or less. To more reliably obtain the above effects, the Ge content is preferably 0.005% or more, and more preferably 0.010% or more.

[0068] Co:0.50% or less Co is an element that forms oxides and improves corrosion resistance, so it may be added as needed. However, excessive Co content reduces economic efficiency. Therefore, the Co content is set to 0.50% or less. The Co content is preferably 0.30% or less, and more preferably 0.20% or less. To ensure the above effects, the Co content is preferably 0.05% or more, more preferably 0.08% or more, and even more preferably 0.10% or more.

[0069] Hf: 0.05% or less Hf is an element that forms oxides and improves corrosion resistance, so it may be added as needed. However, excessive Hf content reduces economic efficiency. Therefore, the Hf content is set to 0.05% or less. The Hf content is preferably 0.04% or less, and more preferably 0.03% or less. To ensure the above effects, the Hf content is preferably 0.002% or more, and more preferably 0.005% or more.

[0070] In the chemical composition of the steel sheet of the present invention, for the purpose of controlling the cleanliness of the steel sheet and inclusions, one or more elements selected from the following Group C (Mg: 0.010% or less, Sr: 0.010% or less, Ba: 0.010% or less, REM: 0.010% or less) may be further contained within the ranges shown below. Note that these elements are not necessarily essential for the steel sheet of the present invention, and therefore the lower limit of their content is 0%. The reasons for limiting each element will be explained below.

[0071] Mg: 0.010% or less Mg can be added as needed to suppress a decrease in pH at the interface in the corrosion reaction zone. However, if added in excess, the effect will saturate. Therefore, the Mg content should be 0.010% or less. The Mg content should preferably be 0.005% or less. To stably obtain the above effect, the Mg content should preferably be 0.0002% or more, and more preferably 0.0005% or more.

[0072] Sr: 0.010% or less Ba: 0.010% or less Sr and Ba may be added as needed to form fine oxides. However, excessive addition of Sr and Ba increases steelmaking costs. Therefore, the Sr and Ba contents are each set to 0.010% or less. The Sr and Ba contents are each preferably 0.008% or less, and more preferably 0.005% or less. To more reliably obtain the above effects, the Sr and Ba contents are each preferably 0.0001% or more, more preferably 0.0003% or more, and even more preferably 0.0005% or more.

[0073] REM: 0.010% or less REM (rare earth elements) have the effect of improving the weldability of steel, so they can be added as needed. However, if they are added in excess, the effect saturates, so the REM content is set to 0.010% or less. The REM content is preferably set to 0.005% or less. To stably obtain the above effect, the REM content is preferably set to 0.0002% or more, and more preferably 0.0005% or more.

[0074] Here, REM is a collective term for 17 elements, including 15 lanthanoid elements plus Y and Sc, and one or more of these elements can be contained. Note that the REM content means the total content of these elements.

[0075] (B) Plate thickness The thickness of the steel plate according to the present invention is set to 41 mm or more and less than 75 mm, since it is used for structures such as bridges.

[0076] (C) Vickers hardness The steel sheet according to the present invention has a Vickers hardness of 350 HV0.01 or less at a Sn segregation region present in the center of the sheet thickness in a cross section perpendicular to the rolling direction of the steel sheet (hereinafter referred to as "C cross section"). Here, "HV0.01" refers to the "hardness symbol" when micro Vickers hardness is measured with a test force of 0.09807 N (10 gf).

[0077] In the present invention, the "center portion of the sheet thickness" refers to the center portion of the steel sheet in the sheet thickness direction, which is the portion of the steel sheet where elements such as Sn tend to concentrate. Specifically, when the sheet thickness of the steel sheet is t, this is the region of 9 / 20t to 11 / 20t.

[0078] In the present invention, the "Sn segregation region" refers to a region in the central segregation region where elements such as Sn are segregated, and is observed as a band-like or block-like black distorted metal structure compared to the surrounding metal structure when observing the metal structure at the center of the plate thickness after nital etching, as described below. When it is difficult to distinguish from the metal structure, it can be distinguished by also using Mn mapping measurement by EPMA.

[0079] As described above, in a through-thickness tensile test to evaluate lamellar tear resistance, cracks originate from casting defects such as porosity or unbonded pressure in the Sn-segregated area. The cracks are brittle fractures, and the higher the hardness of the Sn-segregated area, the more likely brittle fractures occur. When the relationship between lamellar tear resistance and Vickers hardness was investigated, it was found that the lower the Vickers hardness of the Sn-segregated area, the higher the lamellar tear resistance. When the Vickers hardness of the Sn-segregated area is 350 HV0.01 or less, the deterioration of lamellar tear resistance is suppressed. Furthermore, the Vickers hardness of the Sn-segregated area is preferably 330 HV0.01 or less. Furthermore, the Vickers hardness of the Sn-segregated area is not particularly limited, but is preferably 200 HV0.01 or more.

[0080] Vickers hardness is measured as follows. A specimen for observation is taken from the center of the steel plate, at a C-section, with the width of the steel plate being W, so that the observation surface is located between 1 / 4W and 3 / 4W. The observation surface is then mirror-polished and then subjected to nital etching. The center of the plate is observed under an optical microscope at 500x magnification. Sn segregation is visually identified as a band-like or clumpy, dark distorted area compared to the surrounding area. Sn segregation areas have high hardenability due to the enrichment of alloying elements, and undergo large distortion due to transformation at a lower temperature compared to the surrounding area. Therefore, they are observed as a band-like or clumpy, dark distorted metal structure compared to the surrounding metal structure. Furthermore, if identification is difficult, Mn mapping measurement using an EPMA can be used in combination to identify Sn segregation areas. While various alloying elements segregate in Sn segregation areas, Mn is the most susceptible to segregation, and an evaluation method for this is well established.

[0081] Then, the Vickers hardness of the Sn segregation area and its surroundings is measured at lattice points at a pitch of 25 μm over an area of ​​1000 μm in the sheet width direction and 500 μm in the sheet thickness direction, centered on the Sn segregation area, using a test force of 0.09807 N (10 gf). The average of the top 20 Vickers hardness data points measured in this way is taken as the Vickers hardness of the Sn segregation area.

[0082] (D) Mechanical properties The steel plate of the present invention has a tensile strength of 570 MPa or more at the 1 / 4 position of the plate thickness. The use of a steel plate with a tensile strength of 570 MPa or more enables designs with increased load capacity, making it easier to increase the size of buildings. Furthermore, the higher the tensile strength of the steel plate of the present invention, the larger the size of buildings that can be built, so there is no upper limit to the tensile strength. However, excessive tensile strength results in a decrease in toughness and lamellar tear resistance, so the tensile strength is preferably 760 MPa or less. In the following description, when the plate thickness is t, the 1 / 4 position of the plate thickness is referred to as "1 / 4t."

[0083] The tensile strength is measured based on JIS Z 2241:2022 using a No. 4 round bar tensile test piece taken from a 1 / 4t so that the plate width direction coincides with the longitudinal direction of the test piece.

[0084] (E) Anti-corrosion coating The steel sheet described above exhibits good corrosion resistance even when used as is. However, when the surface is subjected to a corrosion prevention treatment, specifically when the surface is covered with a corrosion-resistant coating made of an organic resin or metal, the durability of the corrosion-resistant coating improves compared to conventional steel sheets, and the corrosion resistance is further improved.

[0085] Examples of corrosion-resistant coatings made of organic resins include vinyl butyral-based, epoxy-based, urethane-based, and phthalic acid-based resin coatings. Examples of corrosion-resistant coatings made of metals include plated coatings of Zn, Al, Zn-Al, etc., and thermally sprayed coatings of Zn, Al, Al-Mg, etc.

[0086] The improved durability of the corrosion-protective coating is believed to be due to the fact that corrosion of the underlying steel sheet of the present invention is significantly suppressed, thereby suppressing swelling or peeling of the corrosion-protective coating due to corrosion of the underlying steel sheet from defects in the corrosion-protective coating.

[0087] (F) Manufacturing method The method for producing a steel plate according to the present invention includes a soaking step of soaking a slab having the above-described chemical composition, a hot rolling step of hot rolling the slab to form a steel plate, a quenching step of quenching the steel plate, and a tempering step of tempering the quenched steel plate. Each step will be described in detail below.

[0088] <Soaking process> In the soaking process, a slab having the above-mentioned chemical composition is soaked. The soaking temperature is preferably 1050 to 1250°C. By bringing the entire slab to the soaking temperature before starting rolling, the temperature at the center of the steel sheet remains high during rolling, which is advantageous for crimping casting defects. The soaking time varies depending on the operating conditions and is not particularly limited, but it is preferably 200 minutes or more after the slab is placed in the heating furnace. Here, "soaking" means that the temperature at the center of the slab's thickness reaches the soaking temperature and then is maintained at the same temperature. The temperature at the center of the slab's thickness is calculated by simulation from the thermal history.

[0089] <Hot rolling process> In the hot rolling process, the slab is hot-rolled to produce a steel plate. The hot rolling process ends at a temperature of 750°C or higher. If the hot rolling process ends at a temperature below 750°C, quenching will be performed at a temperature below 750°C in the quenching process described below. As a result, the required tensile strength will not be obtained.

[0090] <Quenching process> In the quenching process, the steel sheet after the hot rolling process is quenched from a temperature range of 750°C or higher without lowering the temperature below 750°C. Direct quenching after hot rolling produces a steel sheet with the above-mentioned tensile strength. If the cooling start temperature is lower than 750°C, ferrite transformation begins in the steel sheet during air cooling before the start of cooling, causing softening and making it impossible to obtain the required tensile strength. On the other hand, there is no need to set an upper limit to the cooling start temperature. However, by setting the cooling start temperature to 900°C or lower, γ grains can be finely recrystallized in the recrystallization temperature range. As a result, toughness can be improved, so it is preferable to set the cooling start temperature to 900°C or lower.

[0091] In the quenching process, from the viewpoint of economy, it is preferable to perform the above-mentioned direct quenching, but reheating and quenching may also be performed. The heating temperature before quenching may be in the temperature range of 850 to 950°C. By quenching, a steel sheet having the above-mentioned tensile strength is obtained. The heating time may be adjusted according to the sheet thickness, and may be 180 to 240 minutes in order to heat the center of the steel sheet to the same temperature as the heating temperature.

[0092] <Tempering process> In the tempering process, the steel plate is tempered after quenching. The tempering temperature is in the range of 570 to 700°C. The strength of the entire steel plate is ensured by direct quenching in the previous process, but the Sn segregated areas have high hardenability due to the significant concentration of alloying elements, and quenching causes the area to become primarily martensite, resulting in localized hardening. When this is tempered, the Sn segregated areas become tempered martensite, causing significant softening.

[0093] On the other hand, although the entire steel sheet also softens during tempering, adding appropriate amounts of Mo and V, which precipitate in this temperature range and suppress the decrease in strength, can suppress the decrease in strength of the entire steel sheet and ensure the required strength. If the tempering temperature is less than 570°C, the Sn segregated areas will not soften sufficiently. On the other hand, if the heating temperature is more than 700°C, the strength will decrease throughout the steel sheet, and the required tensile strength will not be obtained.

[0094] The treatment for covering with the above-mentioned anticorrosion coating may be carried out by a conventional method. Furthermore, it is not necessarily required to apply an anticorrosion coating to the entire surface of the steel sheet, but it is sufficient to apply an anticorrosion treatment to only one side of the steel sheet that is exposed to a corrosive environment, or to only the outer or inner surface in the case of a steel pipe, i.e., only at least a part of the steel sheet surface.

[0095] The present invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to examples, but the present invention is not limited to these examples. [Example]

[0096] Steels having the chemical compositions shown in Tables 1 and 2 were melted and soaked at the heating temperatures shown in Tables 3 and 4, and then rough rolling and finish rolling were performed. Direct quenching was then performed by water cooling from the quenching start temperatures shown in Tables 3 and 4 to produce steel sheets. Subsequently, tempering was performed at the temperatures shown in Tables 3 and 4.

[0097] [Table 1]

[0098] [Table 2]

[0099] [Table 3]

[0100] [Table 4]

[0101] <Vickers hardness measurement method> Vickers hardness was measured using the following method. A specimen for observation was taken from the center of the steel plate's C-section, with the observation surface located between 1 / 4W and 3 / 4W in width. The observation surface was then mirror-polished and subjected to nital etching. The center of the plate was then observed under an optical microscope at 500x magnification. Areas that appeared dark and distorted, either band-like or clump-like, compared to the surrounding area were visually identified as Sn segregation areas. Sn segregation areas exhibit high hardenability due to the enrichment of alloying elements, and undergo significant distortion due to transformation at lower temperatures compared to the surrounding area. Therefore, they are observed as dark and distorted, either band-like or clump-like, compared to the surrounding metallographic structure. Furthermore, when discrimination was difficult, Mn mapping measurements using an EPMA were also used to identify Sn segregation areas. Although various alloying elements segregate in Sn segregation areas, Mn is the most susceptible to segregation, and an evaluation method for this is well established.

[0102] The Vickers hardness of the Sn segregation area and its surroundings was then measured at lattice points at a pitch of 25 μm over an area of ​​1000 μm in the width direction and 500 μm in the thickness direction, centered on the Sn segregation area, using a test force of 0.09807 N (10 gf). The average of the top 20 Vickers hardness data points measured in this way was taken as the Vickers hardness of the Sn segregation area.

[0103] <Evaluation of tensile strength and yield stress> According to JIS Z 2241:2022, tensile strength was measured by taking No. 4 round bar tensile test pieces from 1 / 4t so that the plate width direction coincided with the longitudinal direction of the test piece, conducting a tensile test, and measuring the tensile strength and yield stress. A tensile strength of 570 MPa or more and a yield stress of 500 MPa or more were judged to have passed.

[0104] <Evaluation of corrosion resistance> Corrosion resistance was evaluated using each test material. The corrosion test was conducted according to the SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) J2334 test. The J2334 test is an accelerated test consisting of 6 hours of wet (50°C, 100% RH), 0.25 hours of salt exposure (immersion in a 0.5% NaCl, 0.1% CaCl2, 0.075% NaHCO3 aqueous solution), and 17.75 hours of dry (60°C, 50% RH) conditions (total 24 hours). The corrosion pattern is said to be similar to that in corrosive environments containing chlorides (Hiroo Nagano, Masato Yamashita, and Hitoshi Uchida, Environmental Materials Science, Kyoritsu Shuppan (2004), p. 74).

[0105] After 40 cycles of the J2334 test, the rust layer on the surface of each test piece was removed and the thickness loss (mm) was measured. In the present invention, if the thickness loss in the test was 0.15 mm or less, it was judged as "○: excellent corrosion resistance," and if it was more than 0.15 mm, it was judged as "×: poor corrosion resistance."

[0106] <Evaluation of lamellar tear resistance> Lamellar tear resistance was evaluated using the following method. Figure 1 illustrates a method for preparing a test piece 10 for evaluating lamellar tear resistance. The test piece 10 was prepared by processing in the order shown in Figures 1(a) to 1(f). First, as shown in (a), a section 1 for evaluating lamellar tear resistance was cut from the 1 / 4W width position of the steel plate so as to include the plate thickness Z (see (b)). Then, as shown in (c), blocks 2 were pressed onto one side and the other side of the section 1 in the plate thickness direction to prepare a blank 3 for evaluating lamellar tear resistance. A round bar 4 for evaluating lamellar tear resistance was then cut from the blank 3 (see (d) and (e)), which was further processed to prepare the test piece 10. Specifically, as shown in (f), the gripping portion 5 was threaded, and the length Lc of the parallel portion 6 was set equal to the plate thickness Z. The diameter D0 of the parallel part was set to 10 mm, and the length of the test piece 10 in the longitudinal direction was set to 200 to 300 mm.

[0107] A tensile test was carried out using the test piece 10 in accordance with JIS G 3199:2021, and the reduction of area (%) was calculated. A reduction of area of ​​35% or more was determined to be acceptable.

[0108] [Table 5]

[0109] [Table 6]

[0110] As shown in Tables 5 and 6, Test Nos. 1 to 25, 29, and 36 to 62, which satisfied the requirements of the present invention, were good in tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and reduction of area. On the other hand, Test Nos. 26 to 28, 30 to 35, and 63 to 67, which did not satisfy the requirements of the present invention, were poor in at least one of tensile strength, corrosion resistance, and reduction of area. [Industrial Applicability]

[0111] According to the present invention, a thick steel plate having high tensile strength, excellent corrosion resistance in chloride-containing environments, and improved lamellar tear resistance can be obtained. [Explanation of symbols]

[0112] 1 section 2 blocks 3. Materials 4 round bars 5 Grip 6 Parallel section 10 test specimens

Claims

1. The chemical composition of the steel plate is, in mass%, C: 0.04-0.15%, Si: 0.05-1.20%, Mn: 0.50-2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0024% or less, Ni: 0.1-2.0%, Mo: 0.01 to 0.60%, V: 0.005-0.150%, Nb: 0.003 to 0.040%, Ti: 0.003 to 0.040%, Al: 0.010-0.080%, Sn: 0.020-0.400%, N: 0.0010-0.0070%, O: 0.0005-0.0040%, Ca: 0.0001 to 0.0080%, and The balance is Fe and impurities. Ceq represented by the following formula (i) is 0.32 to 0.47, The SnEQ represented by the following formula (ii) is 0.10 or more, MV represented by the following formula (iii) is 0.15 to 0.60, The thickness of the steel plate is 41 mm or more and less than 75 mm, The tensile strength at a quarter-thickness position of the steel plate is 570 MPa or more, In a Sn segregation portion present in the center of the plate thickness in a cross section perpendicular to the rolling direction of the steel plate, Vickers hardness is 350HV0.01 or less, steel plate. Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15...(i) SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4...(ii) MV=Mo+4×V...(iii) In the above formula, each element symbol represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the steel sheet, and 0 is substituted when the element is not contained.

2. The chemical composition of the steel plate is, in mass%, C: 0.04-0.15%, Si: 0.05-1.20%, Mn: 0.50-2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0024% or less, Ni: 0.1-2.0%, Mo: 0.01 to 0.60%, V: 0.005-0.150%, Nb: 0.003 to 0.040%, Ti: 0.003 to 0.040%, Al: 0.010-0.080%, Sn: 0.020-0.400%, N: 0.0010-0.0070%, O: 0.0005-0.0040%, Ca: 0.0001-0.0080%, and further containing one or more selected from the group consisting of the following Group A, Group B, and Group C: The balance is Fe and impurities. Ceq represented by the following formula (i) is 0.32 to 0.47, The SnEQ represented by the following formula (ii) is 0.10 or more, MV represented by the following formula (iii) is 0.15 to 0.60, The thickness of the steel plate is 41 mm or more and less than 75 mm, The tensile strength at a quarter-thickness position of the steel plate is 570 MPa or more, In a Sn segregation portion present in the center of the plate thickness in a cross section perpendicular to the rolling direction of the steel plate, Vickers hardness is 350HV0.01 or less, steel plate. Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15...(i) SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4...(ii) MV=Mo+4×V...(iii) In the above formula, each element symbol represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the steel sheet, and 0 is substituted when the element is not contained. [Group A] One or more selected from the group consisting of Cu: 0.80% or less, B: 0.0050% or less, Zr: 0.05% or less, and Ta: 0.05% or less. [Group B] One or more elements selected from the group consisting of Cr: 0.20% or less, W: 0.80% or less, Sb: 0.10% or less, As: 0.05% or less, Bi: 0.05% or less, Se: 0.05% or less, Te: 0.05% or less, Zn: 0.05% or less, Ga: 0.05% or less, Ge: 0.05% or less, Co: 0.50% or less, and Hf: 0.05% or less [Group C] One or more selected from the group consisting of Mg: 0.010% or less, Sr: 0.010% or less, Ba: 0.010% or less, and REM: 0.010% or less.

3. The steel sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from Group A.

4. The steel sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from the B group.

5. The steel sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from the C group.

6. The method for producing a steel sheet according to claim 1, a soaking process in which the slab is heated and then soaked; a hot rolling step of hot rolling the slab to form a steel plate; a quenching step of quenching the steel plate; a tempering step of tempering the steel plate after quenching, The chemical composition of the cast piece is, in mass%, C: 0.04-0.15%, Si: 0.05-1.20%, Mn: 0.50-2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0024% or less, Ni: 0.1-2.0%, Mo: 0.01 to 0.60%, V: 0.005-0.150%, Nb: 0.003 to 0.040%, Ti: 0.003 to 0.040%, Al: 0.010-0.080%, Sn: 0.020-0.400%, N: 0.0010-0.0070%, O: 0.0005-0.0040%, Ca: 0.0001 to 0.0080%, and The balance is Fe and impurities. Ceq represented by the following formula (i) is 0.32 to 0.47, The SnEQ represented by the following formula (ii) is 0.10 or more, MV represented by the following formula (iii) is 0.15 to 0.60, In the hot rolling step, the rolling is completed in a temperature range of 750°C or more, In the quenching step, the steel plate is quenched from a temperature range of 750°C or higher without lowering the temperature of the steel plate after the hot rolling step to less than 750°C, In the tempering step, tempering is performed in a temperature range of 570 to 700 ° C. Steel plate manufacturing method. Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15...(i) SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4...(ii) MV=Mo+4×V...(iii) In the above formula, each element symbol represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the slab, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained.

7. The method for producing a steel sheet according to claim 2, a soaking process in which the slab is heated and then soaked; a hot rolling step of hot rolling the slab to form a steel plate; a quenching step of quenching the steel plate; a tempering step of tempering the steel plate after quenching, The chemical composition of the cast piece is, in mass%, C: 0.04-0.15%, Si: 0.05-1.20%, Mn: 0.50-2.00%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0024% or less, Ni: 0.1-2.0%, Mo: 0.01 to 0.60%, V: 0.005-0.150%, Nb: 0.003 to 0.040%, Ti: 0.003 to 0.040%, Al: 0.010-0.080%, Sn: 0.020-0.400%, N: 0.0010-0.0070%, O: 0.0005-0.0040%, Ca: 0.0001-0.0080%, and further containing one or more selected from the group consisting of the following Group A, Group B, and Group C: The balance is Fe and impurities. Ceq represented by the following formula (i) is 0.32 to 0.47, The SnEQ represented by the following formula (ii) is 0.10 or more, MV represented by the following formula (iii) is 0.15 to 0.60, In the hot rolling step, the rolling is completed in a temperature range of 750°C or more, In the quenching step, the steel plate is quenched from a temperature range of 750°C or higher without lowering the temperature of the steel plate after the hot rolling step to less than 750°C, In the tempering step, tempering is performed in a temperature range of 570 to 700 ° C. Steel plate manufacturing method. Ceq=C+Mn / 6+(Cr+Mo+V) / 5+(Cu+Ni) / 15...(i) SnEQ=Sn+W+Ni / 10+Mo / 4...(ii) MV=Mo+4×V...(iii) In the above formula, each element symbol represents the content (mass%) of each element contained in the slab, and 0 is substituted if the element is not contained. [Group A] One or more selected from the group consisting of Cu: 0.80% or less, B: 0.0050% or less, Zr: 0.05% or less, and Ta: 0.05% or less. [Group B] One or more elements selected from the group consisting of Cr: 0.20% or less, W: 0.80% or less, Sb: 0.10% or less, As: 0.05% or less, Bi: 0.05% or less, Se: 0.05% or less, Te: 0.05% or less, Zn: 0.05% or less, Ga: 0.05% or less, Ge: 0.05% or less, Co: 0.50% or less, and Hf: 0.05% or less [Group C] One or more selected from the group consisting of Mg: 0.010% or less, Sr: 0.010% or less, Ba: 0.010% or less, and REM: 0.010% or less.

8. The method for producing a steel sheet according to claim 7 , wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from Group A.

9. The method for producing a steel sheet according to claim 7 , wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from the B group.

10. The method for producing a steel sheet according to claim 7 , wherein the chemical composition contains one or more elements selected from the C group.

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