Thick steel plate and its manufacturing method

Abstract

To provide a steel plate having yield strength of 500 MPa or more, excellent host toughness, and when performed multilayer welding, having excellent joint CTOD characteristics.SOLUTION: A thick steel plate has a plate thickness of 60 to 100 mm, the yield strength of 500 MPa or more, the tensile strength of 570 MPa or more, comprises C, Si, Mn, Ti, Cu, Ni, Nb, N, O, P, S, Al, Mg, Ca, B in a predetermined range, the balance being Fe and impurities, has the ferrite fraction in the plate thickness t / 4 part of 0 to 15 area%, the balance composed of one or more types of bainite and martensite, and the plate thickness center Ti-containing steel whose maximum hardness HVmax satisfying formula (3), contains one or more of Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, and Mn in the steel structure, and has a circular equivalent diameter of 0.5 μm or more and 5.0 μm or less, wherein a Ti content ratio of each Ti-containing inclusion particle is calculated using equation (4) for inclusion particles, and the number density of Ti-containing inclusion particles effective for intragranular transformation shown in equation (5) is 20 pieces / mm2 or more.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention is primarily directed to steel plates for marine structures, which require low-temperature toughness in welded joints. However, it is not limited to this application and relates to high-toughness thick steel plates that can be used in a wide range of welded structures, including ships, buildings, bridges, and tanks. [Background technology]

[0002] Welding is used to assemble various structures, including not only marine structures but also ships, buildings, bridges, tanks, etc., into a specified shape. When the thickness of the steel plates used increases, multi-pass welding is generally used. The HAZ (Heat Affected Zone) refers to the area on the steel plate side of a welded joint where the metal structure of the base material, which was created by thermomechanical treatment, is thermally affected by reheating during welding.

[0003] The most embrittled part of the weld HAZ is known to be the coarse grain heat affected zone (CGHAZ), which is the base metal part in contact with the weld metal and has a coarse metallurgical structure. The CGHAZ is reheated to near the fusion line of the steel, causing the austenite grains formed during reheating to grow. During subsequent cooling, the coarse austenite grains retransform, resulting in a coarse metallurgical structure.

[0004] In the CGHAZ, coarse austenite grains are cooled first, making it easier to harden and increasing its hardness compared to the base material. In addition, when the CGHAZ is reheated to the two-phase region of ferrite and austenite by a subsequent welding pass, a martensite-austenite constituent (MA) is formed, which is hard and acts as the initiation point for brittle fracture.

[0005] When strength is required in steel plates, alloying elements such as carbon are added. As the amount of alloying elements added increases with increasing strength and thickness, the hardness of the HAZ increases and the amount of brittle phases such as MA increases. Factors known to affect HAZ toughness include the grain size of the structure, the size of the brittle phases, and hardness. The CGHAZ has a coarse metal structure, is rich in brittle phases, and is hard, making it the most brittle part of the weld HAZ. Microstructural control of the CGHAZ in multi-layer welded joints is important to ensure the safety of structures.

[0006] Patent Document 1 describes a microstructural refinement technology for improving the toughness of the CGHAZ, in which TiN particles are dispersed in the steel to suppress austenite grain growth in the CGHAZ that is reheated to the vicinity of the fusion line, refine the transformed microstructure, and achieve both high strength and HAZ toughness in the steel plate. However, depending on the welding conditions, if the reheating temperature of the CGHAZ reaches 1350°C or higher, TiN may dissolve, preventing sufficient grain refinement due to grain growth suppression and reducing toughness.

[0007] Another method for refining the CGHAZ structure is to finely disperse Ti oxides in the steel and use them as transformation nuclei to generate intragranular ferrite (IGF).For example, as shown in Patent Document 2, a steel plate with excellent HAZ toughness at low temperatures has been developed.

[0008] However, as marine structures become larger, steel plates for marine structures are required to have even higher strength and thickness. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0009] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2012-207237 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 7-278653 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0010] An object of the present invention is to provide a thick steel plate having a yield strength of 500 MPa or more, good base material toughness, and good joint CTOD characteristics when multi-pass welded, and a manufacturing method thereof. [Means for solving the problem]

[0011] The inventors of the present invention have conducted extensive research into a steel plate that satisfies the objective of achieving base material strength of 500 MPa or more, as well as good base material toughness and joint toughness. 1) Ti-containing inclusions, including Ti oxides, promote IGF transformation and refine the CGHAZ structure. 2) Refining the coarse structure specific to CGHAZ, such as grain boundary ferrite (GBF) and ferrite side plate (FSP), which are formed by transformation from austenite grain boundaries, by controlling the balance of C and Mn. 3) Ensuring base material strength by optimizing steel composition while simultaneously reducing hardness and stress concentration sources in the center of the plate thickness. It was found that this is effective in solving the above problems.

[0012] 1) In the past, inclusions were often considered as a single entity, and their size, shape, and / or number were treated as factors that affect the properties of steel sheets. However, the inventors' experiments have revealed that the composition of the inclusions themselves plays a significant role in the formation of intragranular transformed ferrite in the HAZ. Specifically, Ti-containing inclusions containing Ti oxides (TiO, Ti2O3) also contain other oxides such as Al oxide, Mg oxide, and Ca oxide. The inventors have found that as the Ti oxide content in Ti-containing inclusions containing these oxides increases, (i-1) the formation of intragranular transformed ferrite (IGF) is promoted and (i-2) the formation of grain boundary ferrite (GBF) and ferrite side plates (FSP) (both of which are embrittled structures) is suppressed, resulting in a significant improvement in low-temperature toughness in the HAZ.

[0013] 2) The metal microstructures that make up the CGHAZ include IGF, GBF, FSP, bainite, etc. Among them, FSP is a coarse structure with the same crystal orientation, which reduces fracture toughness. In addition to the refinement achieved by IGF formation using Ti oxide, the HAZ microstructure can be further refined by combining the suppression of coarse FSP formed at the austenite grain boundaries. Normally, ferrite transformation grows at a rate limited by the diffusion of carbon, but by controlling the C and Mn compositions, the growth can be made diffusion-limited by alloying elements, significantly suppressing the growth rate. As a result of our investigation, we found that ferrite transformation can be suppressed if the following condition is met: [Mn] ≥ -3.8 [C] + 2.1.

[0014] 3) To ensure the strength of the base material, alloys are added to ensure hardenability, but toughness decreases. It was discovered that the target strength and toughness can be achieved by reducing stress concentration sources such as MnS, which are the starting point of fracture, and further reducing the hardness at the center of the plate thickness. Specifically, it was discovered that toughness can be ensured by satisfying -726[S]+315≧HVmax.

[0015] The present invention was completed based on the above findings and further investigations. The gist of the present invention is as follows.

[0016] <1> The plate thickness is 60 to 100 mm, the yield strength is 500 MPa or more, and the tensile strength is 570 MPa or more; In mass%, C: 0.020~0.120%, Si: 0.05 to 0.30%, Mn: 1.70-3.00%, Ti: 0.005 to 0.018%, Cu: 0.05 to 1.50% Ni: 0.05 to 2.00% Nb: 0.005 to 0.025%, N: 0.0015~0.0060%, O: 0.0010~0.0045%, Contains P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0050% or less, Al: 0 to 0.004%, Mg: 0 to 0.0010%, Ca: 0 to 0.0010%, B: 0~0.0015%, and The Ceq. value calculated by the following formula (1) satisfies 0.460≦Ceq., and further satisfies formula (2), with the remainder consisting of Fe and impurities, The ferrite fraction in the t / 4 portion of the plate thickness is 0 to 15% by area, and the remainder is a multi-phase structure consisting of one or more of bainite and martensite, The maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness satisfies formula (3), Furthermore, for particles of Ti-containing inclusions contained in the steel structure, which contain one or more of Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, and Mn and have a circle equivalent diameter of 0.5 μm or more and 5.0 μm or less, the Ti content ratio (TCP) of each Ti-containing inclusion particle was calculated using formula (4) based on the mass ratio of the elements measured by EDS, and when the particles were classified into Group A where the TCP was 40% or more and Group B where the TCP was less than 40% and 20% or more, the number density (EIGFD) of the particles of Ti-containing inclusions effective for intragranular transformation shown in formula (5) was 20 particles / mm 2 A thick steel plate characterized by the above. Ceq=[C]+[Mn] / 6+[Cu] / 15+[Ni] / 15 … Formula (1) [Mn]≧-3.8[C]+2.1 … Formula (2) -726.178[S]+315.7624≧HVmax … Formula (3) TCP=[Ti] / ([Ti]+[Al]+[Mg]+[Ca]) … Equation (4) EIGFD=(XA×0.8)+(XB×0.5) … Formula (5) In the formulas (1) and (2), [C] is the mass % of C, [Mn] is the mass % of Mn, [Cu] is the mass % of Cu, and [Ni] is the mass % of Ni. In the formula (3), [S] is the mass % of S. In the formula (4), [Ti], [Al], [Mg], and [Ca] are the Ti, Al, Mg, and Ca contents (mass%) obtained from EDS analysis of Ti-containing inclusions, and 0 is substituted if no Ti, Al, Mg, or Ca is contained. In the formula (5), XA and XB are the inclusion density (number / mm ) of inclusions classified into Group A and Group B, respectively. 2 ) is the measured value.

[0017] <2> Furthermore, in mass%, Mo: 0.50% or less Cr: 0.50% or less, V: 0.03% or less, Contains one or more of the following: The steel plate according to <1>, wherein the Ceq value is calculated by the following formula (1)' instead of the formula (1): Ceq.=[C]+[Mn] / 6+[Cu] / 15+[Ni] / 15+[Cr] / 5+[Mo] / 5+[V] / 5 … Equation (1)' In the formula (1)', [C] is the mass% of C, [Mn] is the mass% of Mn, [Cu] is the mass% of Cu, [Ni] is the mass% of Ni, [Cr] is the mass% of Cr, [Mo] is the mass% of Mo, and [V] is the mass% of V.

[0018] <3> A steel slab having the chemical composition according to either <1> or <2> and produced by a continuous casting method is reheated at 950°C to 1100°C, subjected to rough rolling so that the average reduction per pass is 7.5% or more, and the thickness is reduced to 135 to 210 mm. Thereafter, the steel slab is finish-rolled so that the average reduction per pass is 6.0% or more and the final pass is 670°C to 850°C, and the thickness is reduced to 60 to 100 mm. Thereafter, the steel slab is cooled at a cooling rate of 10°C / s or less at the center of the thickness. 、 The ferrite fraction in the t / 4 portion of the plate thickness is 0 to 15% by area, and the remainder is a multi-phase structure consisting of one or more of bainite and martensite, The maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness satisfies formula (3), Furthermore, for particles of Ti-containing inclusions contained in the steel structure, which contain one or more of Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, and Mn and have a circle equivalent diameter of 0.5 μm or more and 5.0 μm or less, the Ti content ratio (TCP) of each Ti-containing inclusion particle was calculated using formula (4) based on the mass ratio of the elements measured by EDS, and when the particles were classified into Group A where the TCP was 40% or more and Group B where the TCP was less than 40% and 20% or more, the number density (EIGFD) of the particles of Ti-containing inclusions effective for intragranular transformation shown in formula (5) was 20 particles / mm 2 That's all A method for manufacturing a thick steel plate, comprising: -726.178[S]+315.7624≧HVmax … Formula (3) TCP=[Ti] / ([Ti]+[Al]+[Mg]+[Ca]) … Equation (4) EIGFD=(XA×0.8)+(XB×0.5) … Formula (5) In the formulas (1) and (2), [C] is the mass % of C, [Mn] is the mass % of Mn, [Cu] is the mass % of Cu, and [Ni] is the mass % of Ni. In the formula (3), [S] is the mass % of S. In the formula (4), [Ti], [Al], [Mg], and [Ca] are the Ti, Al, Mg, and Ca contents (mass%) obtained from EDS analysis of Ti-containing inclusions, and 0 is substituted if no Ti, Al, Mg, or Ca is contained. In the formula (5), XA and XB are the inclusion density (number / mm ) of inclusions classified into Group A and Group B, respectively. 2 ) is the measured value.

[0019] <4> The method for producing a steel plate according to <3>, characterized in that after cooling at a cooling rate such that the center part of the plate thickness is 10°C / s or less, heat treatment is performed at 300°C or more and 670°C or less. [Effects of the Invention]

[0020] This invention makes it possible to manufacture high-toughness thick steel plates with thicknesses of 60 mm or more that have excellent CTOD properties in multi-pass weld HAZs for low to medium heat input welding, with base metal yield strengths of 500 MPa or more, tensile strengths of 570 MPa or more, and excellent toughness of the base metal and CTOD properties of multi-pass welded joints. This will enable the manufacture of steel structures used in extremely harsh environments, such as offshore structures, with larger sizes and lighter weights, and cost reductions due to the reduced amount of steel used. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0021] [Figure 1] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between formula (2) and joint HAZ toughness (joint −10° C. CTOD.mm) of the steel plate according to the present embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the relationship between formula (3) and base material toughness of the steel plate according to the present embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of an inclusion in the steel plate according to the present embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a thermal cycle when investigating the ability to generate intragranular transformed ferrite. [Figure 5] This is an example of determining whether intragranular transformation originating from inclusions occurs in the steel plate according to the present embodiment. [Figure 6-1]1 is a graph illustrating an example of the composition analysis results of all inclusions present in a 1 mm×1 mm region in the plate thickness t / 4 portion after thermal cycling of the steel plate according to the present embodiment, and the IGF generation behavior. [Figure 6-2] 1 is a graph illustrating an example of the composition analysis results of all inclusions present in a 1 mm×1 mm region in the plate thickness t / 4 portion after thermal cycling of the steel plate according to the present embodiment, and the IGF generation behavior. [Figure 7] 1 is a graph illustrating an example of the TCP calculation results of Ti-containing inclusions present in a 1 mm×1 mm area in a plate thickness t / 4 portion after thermal cycling of a steel plate according to this embodiment. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the relationship between formula (5) and the HAZ toughness of a SR joint for a steel plate according to the present embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0022] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below.

[0023] Plate Thickness The present invention relates to a high-toughness thick steel plate suitable for large welded structures such as ships, buildings, bridges, and tanks, and particularly to a steel plate having a thickness of 60 mm to 100 mm.

[0024] [Yield strength, tensile strength] The yield strength must be 500 MPa or more. As marine structures become larger, steel plates for marine structures are also required to be even stronger and thicker. Therefore, for steel plates with a thickness of 60 to 100 mm, the guideline is a yield strength of 500 MPa or more and a tensile strength of 570 MPa or more.

[0025] [Chemical composition] The chemical composition of the steel sheet according to this embodiment will be described. The steel sheet according to this embodiment contains, by mass%, C: 0.020 to 0.120%, Si: 0.05 to 0.30%, Mn: 1.70 to 3.00%, Ti: 0.005 to 0.018%, Cu: 0.05 to 1.50%, Ni: 0.05 to 2.00%, Nb: 0.005 to 0.025%, N: 0.0015 to 0.0060%, O: 0.0010 to 0.0045%, P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0050% or less, Al: 0 to 0.004%, Mg: 0 to 0.0010%, Ca: 0 to 0.0010%, and B: 0 to 0.0015%, and has a Ceq. value calculated by the following formula (1) of 0.460 ≦Ceq., and further satisfying formula (2), with the remainder consisting of Fe and impurities. Ceq.=[C]+[Mn] / 6+[Cu] / 15+[Ni] / 15 … Formula (1) [Mn]≧-3.8[C]+2.1 … Formula (2) In the formulas (1) and (2), [C] is the mass % of C, [Mn] is the mass % of Mn, [Cu] is the mass % of Cu, and [Ni] is the mass % of Ni.

[0026] In the following explanation of chemical composition, mass% will be expressed as %. Furthermore, in the following explanation, when an upper limit and a lower limit of an element content are connected by "~" to indicate a range, it means a range that includes both the upper limit and the lower limit unless otherwise noted. Therefore, when expressed as 0.01 to 0.20% by mass, the range means a range of 0.01% by mass or more and 0.20% by mass or less.

[0027] C: 0.020 to 0.120% Carbon (C) is an element that increases the strength of the base metal. Because the effect of improving base metal strength is small when the C content is less than 0.020%, the lower limit is set to 0.020%. A more preferable lower limit for the C content is 0.030%. On the other hand, when the C content exceeds 0.120%, cementite and martensite-austenite composites (referred to as martensite-austenite constituents (MA)), which serve as initiation sites for brittle fracture, increase, resulting in reduced HAZ toughness. Therefore, the upper limit for the C content is set to 0.120%. In particular, for HAZ toughness and low-temperature toughness in high-heat-input welding, even relatively small amounts of cementite and MA can easily serve as initiation sites for brittle fracture and reduce HAZ toughness, so it is preferable to strictly regulate the upper limit for the C content. The upper limit for the C content is preferably 0.110%, more preferably 0.100%, even more preferably 0.090%, and even more preferably 0.080%.

[0028] Si: 0.05 to 0.30% Si functions as a deoxidizer and contributes to increasing strength. In particular, in the case of Ti-deoxidized steel, Si is often added to enhance deoxidation ability, and the lower limit is set at 0.05%. A more preferable lower limit for the Si content is 0.06%. On the other hand, excessive Si content can easily lead to the formation of MA, a hard, embrittled structure, in the HAZ microstructure. Since MA deteriorates the toughness of the HAZ, it is desirable to limit the Si content, with the upper limit set at 0.30%. The upper limit for Si content is preferably 0.23%, more preferably 0.15%.

[0029] Mn: 1.70-3.00% Mn is an effective component for ensuring the strength and toughness of the base metal. It also combines with S to precipitate as MnS on Ti oxides, promoting intragranular transformation. Therefore, a Mn content of 1.70% or more is recommended. To achieve these effects, the lower limit of the Mn content is more preferably 1.80%, and even more preferably 1.90%. A large amount of Mn leads to segregation and the formation of hard phases, reducing HAZ toughness. In particular, after SR, Mn promotes grain boundary embrittlement, degrading the base metal and HAZ toughness. The upper limit was set at 3.00%, within a range that allows these to be tolerated. The upper limit of the Mn content is more preferably 2.90%, and even more preferably 2.80%.

[0030] Ti: 0.005 to 0.018% Ti is an important element in the present invention, as it forms Ti-containing inclusions, including Ti oxides, and promotes the formation of intragranular transformed ferrite in the HAZ. It also forms nitrides, which refine the microstructure through the pinning effect of γ grain boundaries, contributing to improved toughness. Ti content less than 0.005% may result in insufficient Ti-containing inclusions and nitride particles, so the lower limit is set to 0.005%. To generate a larger number of particles, the lower limit of the Ti content is preferably set to 0.008%, more preferably 0.009%, and even more preferably 0.010%. On the other hand, adding a large amount of Ti can cause coarsely grown nitrides to become the initiation point of brittle fracture, degrading toughness. To suppress the formation of coarse nitrides, the upper limit of Ti is preferably set to 0.018%. The upper limit of Ti is more preferably set to 0.016%.

[0031] Cu: 0.05% to 1.50% If Cu is not added in excess, it improves the strength and toughness of the base material without adversely affecting the toughness of the heat-affected zone (HAZ). To achieve these effects, a content of 0.05% or more is required. However, if added in excess, HAZ toughness and weldability are impaired, so the upper limit is set at 1.50%.

[0032] Ni: 0.05% to 2.00% Like Cu, Ni improves the strength and toughness of the base material without adversely affecting the toughness of the heat-affected zone if not added in excess. To achieve these effects, at least 0.05% must be included. In addition to being an expensive element, excessive content impairs HAZ toughness and weldability, so the upper limit for industrial production is set at 2.00%.

[0033] Nb: 0.005% to 0.025% Nb is effective in improving the strength of the base metal. To obtain this effect, the content must be 0.005% or more. However, excessive addition has a negative effect on HAZ toughness, so the upper limit is set to 0.025%. The upper limit is more preferably set to 0.020%. The upper limit is even more preferably set to 0.018%.

[0034] N: 0.0015~0.0060% N is an element that forms nitrides and is essential for obtaining the γ-grain pinning effect of nitrides, so the lower limit is set to 0.0015%. The lower limit is preferably 0.0018%, more preferably 0.0020%. On the other hand, a high N content makes it easier to form coarse nitrides such as AlN and TiN. These coarse particles can become the initiation point for brittle fracture and may result in a decrease in HAZ toughness. Therefore, the upper limit of the N content is set to 0.0060%. The preferred upper limit of the N content is 0.0055%, more preferably 0.0050%.

[0035] O: 0.0010 to 0.0045% O is an oxide-forming element and is one of the important elements for generating Ti-containing inclusions that become nuclei for intragranular transformation ferrite. In order to obtain dispersion of Ti-containing inclusions, the lower limit is set to 0.0010%. On the other hand, if the content is too high, coarse oxides are more likely to be generated. Since coarse oxides become the starting point for fracture and reduce HAZ toughness, the upper limit of the O content is set to 0.0045%. The upper limit of the O content is preferably 0.0040%, and more preferably 0.0035%.

[0036] P:0.015% or less P is an element that causes grain boundary embrittlement and is harmful to toughness. Therefore, a low P content is desirable. If the P content exceeds 0.015%, the HAZ toughness decreases even if the austenite grains in the HAZ are refined, so the upper limit of the P content is limited to 0.015%. It is preferably 0.012% or less, and more preferably 0.010% or less. There is no particular need to set a lower limit for the P content, but since it is technically not easy to set the P content to 0%, it may be set to more than 0%. The lower limit of the P content may be 0.001%.

[0037] S: 0.0050% or less S is an element that forms inclusions such as MnS. If coarse, elongated MnS forms in the center of the sheet thickness, it reduces toughness (in the HAZ and base material) and elongation in the sheet thickness direction. Therefore, the upper limit of the S content is set to 0.0050%. A preferred upper limit of the S content is 0.0040%. To improve HAZ toughness, the S content may be set to 0.0030% or less, or 0.0025% or less. There is no need to particularly limit the lower limit of the S content, but since it is technically difficult to set the S content to 0%, it may be set to more than 0%. On the other hand, if the aim is to complexly precipitate MnS in the intragranular transformation nuclei and achieve more stable intragranular transformation, the S content is preferably 0.0005% or more. To form a larger amount of MnS, the S content may be set to 0.0010% or more.

[0038] Al: 0 to 0.004% Al functions as a deoxidizer and reduces the amount of dissolved oxygen in molten steel. However, if Ti-containing inclusions contain a large amount of Al, the Ti oxides lose their function as ferrite nuclei for intragranular transformation, resulting in a deterioration in HAZ toughness. Therefore, the upper limit of the Al content is set to 0.004%. A preferred upper limit of the Al content is 0.003%. There is no particular need to set a lower limit for the Al content, and the lower limit may be set to 0%.

[0039] Mg: 0 to 0.0010% Mg is an element that functions as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer, reducing the amount of dissolved oxygen and sulfur in molten steel. However, as the amount of Mg oxide increases, the amount of Ti oxide, which is most effective in generating intragranular transformed ferrite, decreases, so it is preferable to minimize the generation of Mg oxide. Therefore, the upper limit of the Mg content is set to 0.0010%. Preferably, the upper limit of the Mg content may be set to 0.0005%. There is no need to particularly set a lower limit for the Mg content, and the lower limit may be set to 0%.

[0040] Ca: 0 to 0.0010% Ca functions as a deoxidizer and desulfurizer, and is an element that reduces the amount of dissolved oxygen and S in molten steel. However, if the Ti-containing inclusions contain a large amount of Ca oxides or Ca sulfides, the Ti oxides lose their function as ferrite nuclei for intragranular transformation, and the HAZ toughness deteriorates. Therefore, the upper limit of the Ca content is set to 0.0010%. Preferably, the upper limit of the Ca content may be set to 0.0005%. There is no need to particularly set a lower limit for the Ca content, and the lower limit may be set to 0%.

[0041] B: 0 to 0.0015% B is an element that significantly improves hardenability and improves the strength and toughness of the base material and HAZ, and B may be contained. However, adding a large amount of B can result in greater variations in strength, which can lead to unstable toughness. Therefore, the upper limit of the B content is set to 0.0015%. A preferred upper limit of the B content is 0.0013%, and a more preferred upper limit is 0.0010%. The lower limit of the B content may be 0%, but since it is technically difficult to achieve a B content of 0%, it may be set to more than 0%. To obtain the effect of increasing strength, the B content is preferably 0.0003% or more. More preferably, the B content is set to 0.0005% or more.

[0042] Ceq.≧0.460 The Ceq value calculated by the following formula (1) is an index showing the hardenability of steel components, and the higher the Ceq, the stronger the steel plate. To obtain thick steel plate with a thickness of 60 to 100 mm and a YP of 500 MPa or more, a Ceq of 0.460 or more is required. Ceq.=[C]+[Mn] / 6+[Cu] / 15+[Ni] / 15 … Formula (1) In formula (1), [C] is the mass % of C, [Mn] is the mass % of Mn, [Cu] is the mass % of Cu, and [Ni] is the mass % of Ni.

[0043] [Mn]≧-3.8[C]+2.1 … Formula (2) In formula (2), [C] is the mass percent of C, and [Mn] is the mass percent of Mn. By controlling the balance between Mn and C so that formula (2) is satisfied, it is possible to suppress the formation of coarse structures that adversely affect toughness, such as FSPs that transform from coarse austenite grain boundaries in the CGHAZ. Figure 1 shows that if formula (2) is satisfied, the CTOD of the joint at -10°C will be 0.6 mm or more, demonstrating good joint CTOD characteristics.

[0044] Furthermore, the steel plate according to this embodiment basically contains the above chemical components, but in order to improve the mechanical properties and HAZ toughness of the steel plate (base material), one or more of the following optional components may be contained in place of a portion of Fe: Mo: 0.50% or less, Cr: 0.50% or less, and V: 0.03% or less, if necessary.

[0045] Mo: 0.50% or less Mo is an element that improves hardenability and increases the strength of the base metal, and may be contained. However, if the Mo content exceeds 0.50%, a hard structure may form in the HAZ, reducing HAZ toughness. Therefore, the upper limit of the Mo content is set to 0.50%. Preferably, the upper limit of the Mo content is set to 0.40%, more preferably 0.30%. Mo may be mixed in as an impurity from scrap or the like during the production of molten steel, but there is no need to particularly set the lower limit, and it may be 0%. To improve the strength of the base metal, the Mo content is preferably 0.02% or more. More preferably, the Mo content is set to 0.04% or more.

[0046] Cr:0.50% or less Cr is an element that increases the strength of the base metal by improving hardenability and precipitation strengthening, and Cr may be contained. However, if the Cr content exceeds 0.50%, MA is more likely to form in the HAZ, reducing HAZ toughness. Therefore, the upper limit of the Cr content is set to 0.50%. Preferably, the upper limit of the Cr content is set to 0.40%, and more preferably 0.30%. Cr may be mixed in as an impurity from scrap or the like during the production of molten steel, but there is no need to specifically set the lower limit, and it may be 0%. To improve the strength of the base metal, the Cr content is preferably 0.02% or more. More preferably, the Cr content is set to 0.10% or more.

[0047] V:0.03% or less V may be contained because it is an element that improves hardenability and forms carbides and nitrides, effectively increasing the strength of the base metal. However, if the V content exceeds 0.03%, the precipitation of carbonitrides in the HAZ becomes significant, which may reduce the HAZ toughness. Therefore, the V content is limited to 0.03% or less. Preferably, the V content is 0.025% or less. V may be mixed in as an impurity from scrap or the like during the production of molten steel, but there is no need to particularly limit its lower limit, and it may be 0%. In order to improve the strength of the base metal, the V content is preferably 0.01% or more.

[0048] When the high toughness steel plate of the present invention contains one or more of these as optional components, the Ceq value is calculated by the following formula (1)'. Ceq.=[C]+[Mn] / 6+[Cu] / 15+[Ni] / 15+[Cr] / 5+[Mo] / 5+[V] / 5 … Equation (1)' In formula (1)', [C] is the mass% of C, [Mn] is the mass% of Mn, [Cu] is the mass% of Cu, [Ni] is the mass% of Ni, [Cr] is the mass% of Cr, [Mo] is the mass% of Mo, and [V] is the mass% of V.

[0049] The remainder of the chemical composition of the steel sheet according to this embodiment is iron (Fe) and impurities. The impurities refer to components that are mixed in due to raw materials such as ore and scrap or other factors during industrial production of steel, and are acceptable within a range that does not adversely affect the steel according to this embodiment.

[0050] [Metal structure] If the ferrite fraction exceeds 15%, the base material will not be able to achieve a yield strength of 500 MPa. Therefore, the ferrite fraction in the quarter-thickness portion of the steel sheet is set to 15% or less, with the remainder consisting of bainite and / or martensite. If the ferrite fraction exceeds 15%, or if the ferrite fraction is 15% or less but the remainder is not a metallographic structure consisting of bainite and / or martensite, the base material will not be able to achieve a yield strength of 500 MPa. Therefore, the ferrite fraction in the quarter-thickness portion of the steel sheet is set to 15% or less by area, with the remainder consisting of one or more of bainite and martensite. The ferrite fraction can be measured by machining a metallographic observation sample from a cross section of the quarter-thickness portion of the steel sheet parallel to the rolling direction, and observing it under a 500x optical microscope.

[0051] [Maximum hardness at the center of the plate thickness HVmax] The maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness must satisfy the following equation: -726.178[S]+315.7624≧HVmax (Equation (3)). To ensure base material strength, alloys are added to ensure hardenability, but toughness decreases. It has been discovered that base material toughness can be ensured by reducing stress concentration sources such as MnS, which are the starting point of fracture, and further reducing the hardness at the center of the plate thickness. If this relationship (Equation (3)) is not satisfied, the base material toughness at the center of the plate thickness decreases. Here, [S] is the mass percent of S.

[0052] [Ti-containing inclusions] The steel sheet according to this embodiment is assumed to be manufactured by a manufacturing method including deoxidation with Ti. The inventors conducted detailed research and studies on the relationship between HAZ structure and toughness. As a result, they found that improving HAZ toughness requires promoting ferrite transformation that occurs within prior austenite grains. To promote the formation of intragranular ferrite, it is effective to disperse inclusion particles that act as intragranular transformation nuclei, and as mentioned above, Ti oxides (TiO, Ti2O3) are desirable as oxide species. However, in actual manufacturing, even with Ti deoxidation, there are cases where a large amount of complex oxides containing elements such as Al, Mg, and Ca is contained, and it has been found that depending on the ratio of these elements, sufficient intragranular transformation does not occur.

[0053] In view of the above circumstances, the inventors have investigated the particle composition and microstructure of Ti-containing inclusions that serve as nuclei for intragranular transformation and confirmed that the probability of intragranular transformation varies depending on the composition of each Ti-containing inclusion. Furthermore, they have investigated conditions for optimizing the manufacturing conditions in the steelmaking process to generate particles of Ti-containing inclusions with a predetermined Ti content in steel so that the number density falls within a predetermined range and contribute to improving HAZ toughness.

[0054] In the steel material according to this embodiment, the formation of intragranular transformed ferrite is essential to ensure HAZ toughness. Therefore, the dispersion state of each particle of Ti-containing inclusions, including Ti oxides, is defined. In addition to Ti oxides, Ti-containing inclusions may contain one or more of Al oxides, Mg oxides, Si oxides, Ca oxides, Ca sulfides, and Mn sulfides. Furthermore, Ti-containing inclusions may contain trace amounts of impurity elements, such as Zr, Y, Hf, REM, Sn, Sb, Te, Se, Bi, and Pb, contained in steel. Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of a Ti-containing inclusion (a composite inclusion containing Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, and Mn). Mn sulfides (MnS) are partially precipitated around the Ti-containing inclusion particles.

[0055] The inventors have found that the mass or mass ratio of Al oxide, Mg oxide, Ca oxide, Ca sulfide, etc. relative to Ti-containing inclusions significantly affects HAZ toughness. Ti oxides, which contain cation vacancies, contribute to the promotion of intragranular transformation ferrite formation by forming a Mn-depleted zone around Ti-containing inclusion particles during solidification and cooling. Al oxide, Mg oxide, Ca oxide, Ca sulfide, etc., form at a higher temperature than Ti oxide, and their presence in the Ti-containing inclusion particles is thought to inhibit the formation of the Mn-depleted zone. Therefore, the promotion of intragranular transformation ferrite formation is more effective with a higher proportion of Ti oxide in the Ti-containing inclusions, while the promotion is less effective with a higher proportion of other oxides, such as Al oxide, Mg oxide, Ca oxide, Ca sulfide, etc. Note that oxides such as Mn oxide and Si oxide, which form at lower temperatures than Ti oxide, are thought not necessarily to inhibit the formation of the Mn-depleted zone.

[0056] The contents of Ti, Al, Mg, and Ca contained in the particles of Ti-containing inclusions can be determined as the average values ​​by measuring EDS mapping (element mapping using an energy dispersive X-ray spectrometer) for the entire particle of the Ti-containing inclusion during cross-sectional observation using a scanning electron microscope (SEM).

[0057] The particle size (equivalent circle diameter) of Ti-containing inclusions effective for intragranular transformed ferrite is 0.5 to 5.0 μm. The lower limit was set at 0.5 μm because small Ti-containing inclusion particle sizes make it difficult to form intragranular transformed ferrite. Furthermore, the upper limit was set at 5.0 μm because coarse Ti-containing inclusion particles themselves can become the starting point for brittle fracture and reduce toughness. The particle size can be measured by taking a photograph of the Ti-containing inclusion particles using an SEM and then using image analysis to determine the equivalent circle diameter from the cross-sectional area.

[0058] Ti-containing inclusions can be observed by preparing a micro-sample from a steel material that has been heated to 1350-1400°C, held there for 3-30 seconds, and then rapidly cooled. This is because, for example, the presence of alloy carbonitrides makes it difficult to count the number of Ti-containing inclusion particles of 0.5 μm to 5.0 μm in size, which are the target of observation. A sample with fewer carbonitrides can be prepared by heating to a high temperature to dissolve precipitates other than the target of observation, followed by rapid cooling, or by applying a thermal cycle that generates ferrite during rapid cooling. Ti-containing inclusions, including Ti oxides, are stable even when heated to high temperatures and their morphology remains almost unchanged during cooling. Therefore, applying such a thermal cycle does not significantly affect the measurement results for the number of Ti-containing inclusion particles. Furthermore, Ti-containing inclusion particles can be observed either by revealing the structure using nital etching or by mirror polishing.

[0059] To determine the composition of Ti-containing inclusions, first exclude particles with low Ti content. To do this, EDS analysis of oxysulfides is performed to calculate [Ti] / ([Ti] + [Al] + [Mg] + [Ca] + [Mn] + [S] + [Si]) using the mass percentages of the main constituent elements Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, Mn, S, and Si. Ti-containing inclusions with a [Ti] / ([Ti] + [Al] + [Mg] + [Ca] + [Mn] + [S] + [Si]) ratio of 10% or more are considered Ti-containing inclusions, and those with a ratio of less than 10% are excluded. [Ti], [Al], [Mg], [Ca], [Mn], [S], and [Si] are the Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, Mn, S, and Si contents (mass%) obtained from EDS analysis of the inclusions, respectively. If no inclusions are present, a value of 0 is substituted.

[0060] Next, the proportion of Ti oxides contained in the Ti-containing inclusions (TCP) is calculated based on formula (4). TCP=[Ti] / ([Ti]+[Al]+[Mg]+[Ca]) … Equation (4) In the formula (4), [Ti], [Al], [Mg], and [Ca] are the Ti, Al, Mg, and Ca contents (mass%) obtained from EDS analysis of Ti-containing inclusions, respectively, and 0 is substituted if no Ti is contained.

[0061] The intragranular transformation potential of each particle of Ti-containing inclusions is then determined based on the Ti content ratio within the Ti-containing inclusions. By calculating the Ti content ratio (TCP) of each particle of Ti-containing inclusions based on the analysis values ​​of each particle by oxysulfide EDS, it is possible to determine whether the particle is a Ti-containing inclusion with a high probability of intragranular transformation occurring.

[0062] Specifically, when the TCP content is 40% or more, intragranular transformation is most likely to occur (Group A), when the TCP content is less than 40% and more than 20%, the intragranular transformation ability is somewhat poor (Group B), and when the TCP content is less than 20%, intragranular transformation can hardly be expected.

[0063] Note that particles of Ti-containing inclusions may precipitate as complexes of sulfides and nitrides such as MnS and TiN. If these compounds are included in the composition calculation of Ti-containing inclusions, it will be impossible to correctly evaluate the oxide composition. Therefore, when calculating the contents of Ti, Al, Mg, and Ca from the results of the EDS mapping analysis described above, areas with relatively high S and N contents and where it is determined that sulfides and nitrides such as MnS and TiN are present are excluded.

[0064] Using the above-mentioned TCP, it is possible to estimate the degree to which intragranular transformation occurs in the structure. According to the study by the inventors, it has been found that the probability of intragranular transformation is approximately 80% for Ti-containing inclusions in group A, approximately 50% for Ti-containing inclusions in group B, and that intragranular transformation hardly occurs for other Ti-containing inclusions. Furthermore, even within the same group, intragranular transformation may or may not occur. This is thought to be because the likelihood of intragranular transformation occurring differs for each particle of Ti-containing inclusion depending on the composite morphology of the Ti-containing inclusions and the microsegregation of the steel material. Taking these intragranular transformation probabilities into consideration, it is assumed that the particle number density (EIGFD) of Ti-containing inclusions effective for intragranular transformation is 20 particles / mm 2 When the temperature is above this level, the effect of improving HAZ toughness can be obtained. Here, EIGFD can be calculated using the following equation (5). EIGFD=(XA×0.8)+(XB×0.5) … Formula (5) In equation (5), XA and XB are the particle number densities (particles / mm) of Ti-containing inclusions classified into Group A and Group B, respectively. 2 ) is the measured value.

[0065] The measurement of particle number density XA and XB of each type of Ti-containing inclusion is basically performed within a continuous 1mm 2 It is desirable to observe and map the area and calculate the density. However, when the number of Ti-containing inclusion particles is large, it can be 100 or more, so it is a difficult task to map analyze all of the Ti-containing inclusion particles one by one. Therefore, it is sufficient to measure the particle composition of at least 30 or more Ti-containing inclusion particles with a circle equivalent diameter of 0.5 μm to 5.0 μm in a continuous measurement field and calculate the number density from their abundance ratio.

[0066] [Manufacturing method] Next, a method for manufacturing a steel material according to this embodiment will be described. [Smelting process] In order to control Ti-containing inclusions in steel, it is effective to control the melting process. Specifically, it is necessary to increase the mass% of Ti oxide in the Ti-containing inclusions and decrease the mass% of Al oxide, Mg oxide, Ca oxide, and Ca sulfide. Normally, molten steel is deoxidized with an Al-based deoxidizer, but in the manufacturing method of this embodiment, the mass% of Al oxide needs to be reduced, so no Al-based deoxidizer is used.

[0067] Furthermore, in the refining process using RH, which is a secondary refining facility, in order to ensure the necessary molten steel temperature, the temperature of the molten steel may be increased by adding metallic Al to the molten steel and by a heat-raising reaction caused by blowing oxygen onto the molten steel. However, in the production method of this embodiment, since it is necessary to reduce the mass % of Al oxide, the heat-raising reaction is not carried out in the refining process.

[0068] Therefore, in the manufacturing method of this embodiment, it is necessary to ensure in advance a molten steel temperature at which a heat-up treatment is not required. The required molten steel temperature varies depending on the type of steel, refining equipment and process, casting conditions, etc., but in the manufacturing method of this embodiment, it is preferable to maintain the molten steel temperature at 1590°C or higher, a general temperature at which a heat-up treatment is not required.

[0069] Furthermore, preventing the inclusion of Al, Mg, and Ca as impurities during the melting process can suppress the formation of Al oxides, Mg oxides, Ca oxides, and Ca sulfides in Ti-containing inclusions. While some contamination is unavoidable due to the presence of Al, Mg, and Ca in furnace materials, flux, and slag used in melting processes, it is necessary to minimize the presence of Al, Mg, and Ca as impurity elements in the additive materials used to adjust the molten steel composition. While the concentrations of the Al, Mg, and Ca impurities in the additive materials cannot be clearly defined because they depend on the target addition amounts, the upper limits should be adjusted so that the molten steel sample after composition adjustment at RH is 0.0040% Al, 0.0010% Mg, and 0.0010% Ca. More preferably, the upper limits should be 0.0035% Al, 0.0005% Mg, and 0.0005% Ca.

[0070] After the composition adjustment at RH, the Al oxides, Mg oxides, and Ca oxides present in the molten steel can also be removed by refluxing the molten steel. By ensuring a reflux time of 3 minutes or more after the composition adjustment at RH described above, the proportions of Al oxides, Mg oxides, Ca oxides, and Ca sulfides in the Ti-containing inclusions can be reduced. As described above, the molten steel sample that has been subjected to the reflux treatment after the composition adjustment at RH should have Al: 0.0040% or less, Mg: 0.0010% or less, and Ca: 0.0010% or less. More preferably, the contents should be Al: 0.0035% or less, Mg: 0.0005% or less, and Ca: 0.0005% or less.

[0071] The heating, rolling and heat treatment conditions after casting can be selected appropriately depending on the target mechanical properties of the steel, for example, controlled rolling and controlled cooling, quenching and tempering directly after rolling, or quenching and tempering after cooling once after rolling, etc. A typical example of the manufacturing process is shown below.

[0072] [Silver heating temperature: 950℃ or higher and 1100℃ or lower] If the billet heating temperature during hot rolling is less than 950°C, coarse inclusions formed during solidification that adversely affect toughness may not dissolve in the matrix and remain. Furthermore, a high rolling load may result in insufficient reduction depending on the capacity of the rolling mill, resulting in center porosity and internal defects, or insufficient diffusion of C elements, increasing the hardness at the thickness center, thereby reducing the toughness at the thickness center. Therefore, the billet heating temperature is set to 950°C or higher, preferably 980°C or higher. On the other hand, if the billet heating temperature exceeds 1100°C, Ti nitrides coarsen, deteriorating the toughness of the steel plate and making it impossible to expect improvements in the toughness of the weld heat-affected zone. Furthermore, coarsening of the initial austenite grains increases the hardenability of the steel, increasing the hardness at the thickness center and deteriorating the toughness at the thickness center. Considering the suppression of grain coarsening, a temperature of 1070°C or lower is more preferable.

[0073] [Average reduction rate per rough rolling pass: 7.5% or more] If the average reduction rate per pass during rough rolling immediately after heating is less than 7.5%, the grain refinement effect due to austenite recrystallization, especially in the center of the plate thickness, will be insufficient, and the hardenability of the steel will increase, resulting in an increase in maximum hardness (HVmax). As a result, the toughness of the base material and HAZ will deteriorate, so the average reduction rate per pass during rough rolling is set to 7.5% or more. In the case of general rolling, the higher the average reduction rate per pass during rough rolling, the greater the effect of recrystallization, so there is no specific upper limit. However, from the perspective of equipment capacity, the upper limit may be set to, for example, 20%.

[0074] [Finished rough rolling thickness: 135-210mm] If the rough rolling end thickness exceeds 210 mm, the total reduction rate during rough rolling becomes small, and the grain refinement effect due to austenite recrystallization, particularly in the center of the plate thickness, becomes insufficient. This increases the hardenability of the steel, resulting in an increase in the maximum hardness (HVmax). As a result, the toughness of the base material and HAZ deteriorates. Therefore, the rough rolling end thickness is set to 210 mm or more. Furthermore, if the rough rolling end thickness is less than 135 mm, the total reduction rate during finish rolling becomes small, the effect of rolling in the non-recrystallization temperature range becomes small, the metal structure refinement effect is not achieved, and the toughness of the base material and HAZ deteriorates. Therefore, the rough rolling end thickness is set to 135 mm or more.

[0075] [Average reduction rate per pass in finish rolling: 6.0% or more] If the average reduction rate per pass in finish rolling is 6.0 or less, the effect of rolling in the non-recrystallization temperature range is reduced, the effect of refining the metal structure is not achieved, and the toughness of the base material and HAZ deteriorates. Therefore, the average reduction rate per pass in finish rolling is set to 6.0% or more. In the case of general rolling, the higher the average reduction rate per pass in finish rolling, the greater the effect of recrystallization, so there is no particular upper limit, but from the perspective of equipment capacity, the upper limit is set to, for example, 15%.

[0076] [Final temperature for finishing rolling: 670℃~850℃] Finish rolling after rough rolling involves cooling the steel to the non-recrystallization temperature range before rolling. This process introduces processing strain into the γ grains, refines the ferrite transformation structure, and ensures toughness. It is also a necessary process for finishing the steel to a final thickness of 60 to 100 mm. If the final finish rolling is completed at a temperature lower than 670°C, a large amount of processed ferrite is generated, degrading the toughness of the base material. Furthermore, the ferrite fraction becomes high, which may result in insufficient strength. If the rolling is completed at a temperature higher than 850°C, the final structure becomes coarse and the toughness of the base material deteriorates. Furthermore, the increased hardenability of the steel increases the hardness of the central segregation region, which may worsen the toughness of the center of the plate thickness. Therefore, the final temperature for finish rolling is set to 670°C to 850°C.

[0077] [Cooling rate after rolling: 10°C / s or less] Cooling after rolling is carried out at a rate of 10°C / s or less in the center of the plate thickness (thickness t / 2 portion), because if the cooling rate exceeds 10°C / s, it becomes difficult to control the temperature during cooling. Also, if the cooling rate is too fast, the hardness of the center of the plate thickness increases, which may deteriorate the toughness of the center of the plate thickness. However, to make it easier to ensure the strength of the base material, a cooling rate of 1°C / s or more is preferred.

[0078] In the manufacturing method of the present invention, the cooled steel sheet may be heated to a temperature range of 300° C. or higher and 670° C. or lower to be subjected to heat treatment (SR treatment) in order to improve the properties of the steel sheet.

[0079] [Tempering temperature range: 300℃ or higher and 670℃ or lower] After the cooling, the steel plate may be heat-treated (SR treatment) to improve the strength-toughness balance of the base material. To improve the strength balance by heat treatment, heat treatment must be performed at 300°C to 670°C. If the temperature is lower than 300°C, a sufficient tempering effect cannot be obtained. Furthermore, if the temperature is higher than 670°C, coarsening of carbonitrides occurs, resulting in a decrease in strength and toughness. [Example]

[0080] Next, examples of the present invention will be described, but the conditions in the examples are merely examples adopted to confirm the feasibility and effects of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these examples. Various conditions can be adopted in the present invention as long as they do not deviate from the gist of the present invention and the object of the present invention is achieved.

[0081] Example 1 [Test steel] Steel plates with various compositions were manufactured through the converter-continuous casting-plate rolling process, and their properties were investigated. Molten steel at 1590°C or higher with 53 different compositions shown in Tables 1-1 and 1-2 was continuously cast into 240mm or 300mm thick continuous cast pieces.

[0082] [Smelting process] The Al, Mg, and Ca contents of the component analysis samples taken after RH for each slab are shown in Tables 2-1 and 2-2.

[0083] [Hot rolling] Hot-rolled steel plates were produced from the continuous cast slabs under the conditions of heating temperature, rolling (average reduction in rough rolling, transfer thickness, average reduction in finish rolling, final temperature), cooling rate, and heat treatment temperature shown in Tables 2-1 and 2-2. Plate thicknesses were 60 to 100 mm. Some of the steel plates were subjected to heat treatment (SR treatment) after water cooling. The laboratory-rolled steel plates produced in this way were used as test steels.

[0084] [Steel plate strength evaluation] To examine the tensile strength of the steel plate (base material), tensile tests were conducted at room temperature using tensile test specimens taken from 1 / 4 of the plate thickness in a direction perpendicular to the rolling direction. The tensile test specimen shape was a JIS No. 4 tensile test specimen. The strength of the steel plate (base material) (yield stress, tensile stress) is shown in Tables 3-1 and 3-2. The strength of the steel plate after SR treatment is also shown in Tables 3-1 and 3-2.

[0085] The toughness of the base material was evaluated by taking 10mm x 10mm full-size V-notch Charpy test pieces from the t / 2 part of the steel plate in the direction perpendicular to the rolling direction, and testing three pieces at -40°C. The toughness was evaluated based on the average absorbed energy at -40°C, and a value of 100J or more was considered to have good base material toughness.

[0086] A CTOD test was carried out for joint toughness in accordance with the BS7448 standard. Welding was performed using multi-layer submerged arc welding with a heat input of 3.5 kJ / mm. The straight side of the square groove was used as the notch introduction position for the CTOD test, and a three-point bending test was carried out at -10°C. Steel plates with a CTOD value of 0.50 or more at -10°C were considered to have good joint toughness.

[0087] [Evaluation of steel sheet structure, etc.] The ferrite fraction was measured using a 500x optical microscope. A cross-section of the steel plate, parallel to the rolling direction, was machined for metallographic observation at a thickness of 4 / 4 of the plate thickness. Under optical microscope observation, ferrite appears as a massive structure, observed as a white contrast. The ferrite grains exhibit a uniform contrast, with little cementite, observed as black dots, or lath or processed structures, observed as black lines. However, even within ferrite grains, a few dots or lines of black contrast may be present. Furthermore, ferrite grain boundaries exhibit a clear, smooth curve with a clear black contrast, obscuring prior austenite grain boundaries. However, depending on the misorientation between crystal grains, the ferrite grain boundaries may be unclear. The remainder of the ferrite phase is a complex phase consisting of one or more of bainite and martensite. The structure fraction is basically calculated visually, and methods that can be applied include marking the ferrite parts on a micrograph and binarizing them, or determining the structure at each of 500 or more randomly selected points and measuring the fraction.

[0088] To measure the hardness at the center of the plate thickness, a metallographic observation sample was cut from a cross section parallel to the rolling direction, centered at the t / 2 portion of the plate thickness. Five randomly selected fields were photographed at the t / 2 portion using an optical microscope at 500x magnification, and the hardness at each of two points was measured using a Vickers test with a load of 25g. The maximum hardness of the 10 measurement points was taken as the maximum hardness at the center of the plate thickness (HVmax).

[0089] [Analysis of composition, size and number of Ti-containing inclusions] Thermal cycle test specimens (12 mm × 12 mm × 120 mm) were taken from the quarter-thickness portion of the test steel and subjected to a simulated welding thermal cycle test (hold at 1400°C for 3 seconds, then cool to 200°C at 20°C / s. Hold at 200°C for 3 seconds, then heat to 720°C at 20°C / s. Hold at 720°C for 3 seconds, then cool to 200°C at 12°C / s. Hold at 200°C for 3 seconds, then heat to 500°C at 20°C / s. Hold at 500°C for 3 seconds, then cool to 20°C at 12°C / s). These specimens were used for inclusion investigation. Elemental analysis of Ti-containing inclusions 0.5 μm or larger, which were suitable for particle analysis, was performed within a 1.0 mm × 1.0 mm observation field in the soaking zone of the simulated thermal cycle test specimens using SEM-EDS. The Ti-containing inclusions in the observed field of view were classified according to the compositional classification described above, and the EIGFD was calculated and is shown in Tables 3-1 and 3-.

[0090] Tables 1-1 and 1-2 show the steel compositions of the developed and comparative steels, Tables 2-1 and 2-2 show the manufacturing conditions for the steel plates, and Tables 3-1 and 3-2 show the mechanical properties of the steel plates and the analysis results for Ti-containing inclusions. All 20 steel plates of the invention examples, which used slabs Nos. 1 to 20, had composition, manufacturing method, and inclusion composition within the ranges of the present invention, and excellent values ​​were obtained for base material strength, base material toughness, and joint CTOD.

[0091] [Table 1-1]

[0092] [Table 1-2]

[0093] [Table 2-1]

[0094] [Table 2-2]

[0095] [Table 3-1]

[0096] [Table 3-2]

[0097] On the other hand, the 26 comparative steel plates using slabs No. 21 to 48 had either or both of the chemical composition and manufacturing method outside the range of the present invention, and one or more of the base material strength, base material toughness, and joint CTOD were not achieved.

[0098] The ranges of components of slabs Nos. 21 to 38 are outside the range of the present invention, and the manufacturing methods of slabs Nos. 39 to 48 are outside the range of the present invention.

[0099] Slab No. 21 has a high C content, which increases the hardness of the quenched structure. As a result, the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness does not satisfy formula (3), and the toughness of the base material and joint is inferior. The slab No. 22 has a high Si content, which increases the amount of MA produced and leaves many grain boundary carbides, resulting in poor toughness of the base material and joint. Slab No. 23 has a high Mn content, which results in a high Mn concentration in the central segregation area, and the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness does not satisfy formula (3), resulting in poor joint toughness. Slab No. 24 has a low Mn content, which reduces hardenability, resulting in the formation of upper bainite structures with inferior toughness, and the toughness of the joint is inferior.

[0100] Slab No. 25 has a low Ti content, and therefore has a low proportion of Ti2O3, which acts as a nucleus for the formation of intragranular transformed ferrite, and does not satisfy the required EIGFD. Slab No. 26 has a high Ti content, which may have resulted in the formation of coarse inclusions that cause brittle cracks, resulting in poor HAZ toughness.

[0101] In slab No. 27, the Cu and Ni contents are high, so the Ni and Cu concentrations in the central segregation area are high, and the maximum hardness HVmax in the center of the plate thickness does not satisfy formula (3). The slab No. 28 has a high Nb content, which results in a high Nb concentration in the central segregation area, and the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness does not satisfy formula (3), resulting in inferior joint toughness. Slab No. 29 has a high O content, which causes the oxide inclusions in the steel to become coarse, resulting in poor joint toughness.

[0102] Slab No. 30 has a high P content, which increases the amount of segregated P at the prior γ grain boundaries and ferrite grain boundaries, making it more susceptible to grain boundary embrittlement and resulting in inferior joint toughness. In slab No. 31, the sulfur content is high, which causes the sulfide inclusions in the steel to become coarse, and the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness does not satisfy formula (3), resulting in poor joint toughness.

[0103] Slabs Nos. 32 to 34 have high Al, Mg, and Ca contents, and therefore have low proportions of Ti2O3, which acts as nuclei for the formation of intragranular transformed ferrite, and do not satisfy the required EIGFD. Slab No. 35 has a high B content, which results in excessive hardenability and the formation of a large amount of hard structure, and the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness does not satisfy formula (3).

[0104] The slab No. 36 has a high Mo content, which results in excessive hardenability and the formation of a large amount of hard structure. As a result, the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness does not satisfy formula (3), and the toughness of the joint is inferior. The slab No. 37 has a high Cr content, which results in excessive hardenability and the formation of a large amount of hard structure, resulting in poor joint toughness. Slab No. 38 has a high V content, which results in excessive hardenability and the formation of a large amount of hard structure, resulting in poor joint toughness.

[0105] Slab No. 39 was heated by Al during the melting process, and the proportion of Ti2O3, which acts as a nucleus for the formation of intragranular transformed ferrite, was low, so it did not meet the required EIGFD.

[0106] In slab No. 40, the heating temperature before rough rolling was low, so the prior austenite grains were small, the amount of solute Nb and solute B was small, and the hardenability was insufficient, resulting in a low yield stress of the base material. In the case of slab No. 41, the heating temperature before rough rolling was high, which resulted in coarse prior austenite grains, and therefore the toughness of the base material was inferior.

[0107] In slab No. 42, the average reduction rate per pass in rough rolling was low, and the effects of introducing transformation nuclei during rolling in the unrecrystallized region to form a fine grain structure and to promote ferrite formation were not fully achieved. As a result, the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness did not satisfy equation (3), and the toughness of the base material and joint was inferior.

[0108] The transfer thickness of slab No. 43 was excessive, and the effects of fine grain formation and promotion of ferrite formation due to the refinement of pre-transformation austenite grains during recrystallization region rolling were not fully achieved. As a result, the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness did not satisfy formula (3), and the toughness of the base material and joint was inferior. In the case of slab No. 44, the transfer thickness was too small, and the effects of introducing transformation nuclei during rolling in the non-recrystallized region to form a fine grain structure and to promote ferrite formation were not fully achieved. As a result, the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness did not satisfy equation (3), and the toughness of the base material and joint was inferior.

[0109] Slab No. 45 had a low average reduction rate per pass in finish rolling, and the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness did not satisfy formula (3), resulting in inferior toughness of the base material and joint.

[0110] The final finish rolling temperature of slab No. 46 was high, and the effects of introducing transformation nuclei during rolling in the unrecrystallized region to form a fine grain structure and to promote ferrite formation were not fully achieved. As a result, the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness did not satisfy formula (3), and the toughness of the base material was inferior. In slab No. 47, the cooling rate was too high and the amount of Mn added did not satisfy formula (2). As a result, an excessive amount of hard structure was generated, and the maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness did not satisfy formula (3), resulting in inferior toughness of the base material. In the case of slab No. 48, the heat treatment temperature after cooling was high, which resulted in excessive aggregation and coarsening of fine carbides due to tempering, resulting in inferior toughness of the base material.

[0111] Figure 5 compares the presence or absence of intragranular transformation between the inventive and comparative examples. In the inventive examples, intragranular transformation is clearly evident from the Ti-containing inclusions (◯). In contrast, in the comparative examples, either intragranular transformation is not evident from the Ti-containing inclusions (×), or the shape of the metal structure is unclear (△). Figures 6-1 and 6-2 show the relationship between the composition of Ti-containing inclusions (Ti, Al, Ca, Mg, Mn, S, and Si contents in %) and the presence or absence of IGF formation. Figure 7 shows the relationship between TCP = [Ti] / ([Ti] + [Al] + [Mg] + [Ca]) and the presence or absence of IGF formation. Figure 8 shows the relationship between EIGFD = (XA × 0.8) + (XB × 0.5) and joint HAZ toughness (-10°C CTOD). [Industrial Applicability]

[0112] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a steel plate having a yield strength of 500 MPa or more, good base metal toughness, and good joint CTOD characteristics when multi-pass welded. Therefore, the present invention has high industrial applicability.

Claims

1. The plate thickness is 60 to 100 mm, the yield strength is 500 MPa or more, and the tensile strength is 570 MPa or more; In mass%, C: 0.020-0.120%, Si: 0.05-0.30%, Mn: 1.70-3.00%, Ti: 0.005-0.018%, Cu: 0.05-1.50%, Ni: 0.05-2.00%, Nb: 0.005-0.025%, N: 0.0015-0.0060%, O: 0.0010 to 0.0045%, Contains P: 0.015% or less, S: 0.0050% or less, Al: 0 to 0.004%, Mg: 0 to 0.0010%, Ca: 0-0.0010%, B: 0 to 0.0015%, and The Ceq. value calculated by the following formula (1) is 0.460 ≦Ceq., and further satisfying formula (2), with the balance being Fe and impurities, The ferrite fraction in the quarter-thickness portion of the plate is 0 to 15% by area, and the remainder is a multi-phase structure consisting of one or more of bainite and martensite, The maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness satisfies formula (3), Furthermore, for particles of Ti-containing inclusions contained in the steel structure, which contain one or more of Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, and Mn and have an equivalent circle diameter of 0.5 μm or more and 5.0 μm or less, the Ti content ratio (TCP) of each Ti-containing inclusion particle is calculated using formula (4) based on the mass ratio of elements measured by EDS, and the particles are classified into group A where the TCP is 40% or more and group B where the TCP is less than 40% and 20% or more. When the number density (EIGFD) of the particles of Ti-containing inclusions effective for intragranular transformation shown in formula (5) is 20 particles / mm ２ A thick steel plate characterized by the above. Ceq=[C]+[Mn] / 6+[Cu] / 15+[Ni] / 15... Formula (1) [Mn]≧-3.8[C]+2.1... Formula (2) -726.178[S]+315.7624≧HVmax... Formula (3) TCP=[Ti] / ([Ti]+[Al]+[Mg]+[Ca])...Equation (4) EIGFD=(XA×0.8)+(XB×0.5)…Equation (5) In the formulas (1) and (2), [C] is the mass % of C, [Mn] is the mass % of Mn, [Cu] is the mass % of Cu, and [Ni] is the mass % of Ni. In the formula (3), [S] is the mass % of S. In the formula (4), [Ti], [Al], [Mg], and [Ca] are the contents (mass%) of Ti, Al, Mg, and Ca obtained from EDS analysis of Ti-containing inclusions, and 0 is substituted when no Ti-containing inclusions are contained. In the formula (5), XA and XB are the inclusion number densities (numbers / mm) classified into Group A and Group B, respectively. ２ ) is the measured value.

2. Furthermore, in mass%, Mo: 0.50% or less, Cr: 0.50% or less, V: 0.03% or less, Contains one or more of the following: The steel plate according to claim 1, wherein the Ceq value is calculated by the following formula (1)' instead of the formula (1). Ceq. =[C]+[Mn] / 6+[Cu] / 15+[Ni] / 15+[Cr] / 5+[Mo] / 5+[V] / 5... Formula (1)' In the formula (1)', [C] is the mass% of C, [Mn] is the mass% of Mn, [Cu] is the mass% of Cu, [Ni] is the mass% of Ni, [Cr] is the mass% of Cr, [Mo] is the mass% of Mo, and [V] is the mass% of V.

3. A steel slab having the component composition according to claim 1 or 2 and produced by a continuous casting method is reheated at 950°C to 1100°C, subjected to rough rolling so that the rolling reduction per pass is an average of 7.5% or more, and the thickness is reduced to 135 to 210 mm. After that, finish rolling is performed so that the rolling reduction per pass is an average of 6.0% or more and the final pass is 670°C to 850°C, and the plate thickness is reduced to 60 to 100 mm. After that, the plate is cooled at a cooling rate of 10°C / s or less at the center of the plate thickness. The ferrite fraction in the quarter-thickness portion of the plate is 0 to 15% by area, and the remainder is a multi-phase structure consisting of one or more of bainite and martensite, The maximum hardness HVmax at the center of the plate thickness satisfies formula (3), Furthermore, for particles of Ti-containing inclusions contained in the steel structure, which contain one or more of Ti, Al, Mg, Ca, and Mn and have an equivalent circle diameter of 0.5 μm or more and 5.0 μm or less, the Ti content ratio (TCP) of each Ti-containing inclusion particle is calculated using formula (4) based on the mass ratio of elements measured by EDS, and the particles are classified into group A where the TCP is 40% or more and group B where the TCP is less than 40% and 20% or more, and the number density of particles of Ti-containing inclusions effective for intragranular transformation (EIGFD) shown in formula (5) is 20 particles / mm2 or more. -726.178[S]+315.7624≧HVmax... Formula (3) TCP=[Ti] / ([Ti]+[Al]+[Mg]+[Ca])...Equation (4) EIGFD=(XA×0.8)+(XB×0.5)…Equation (5) In the formulas (1) and (2), [C] is the mass % of C, [Mn] is the mass % of Mn, [Cu] is the mass % of Cu, and [Ni] is the mass % of Ni. In the formula (3), [S] is the mass % of S. In the formula (4), [Ti], [Al], [Mg], and [Ca] are the contents (mass%) of Ti, Al, Mg, and Ca obtained from EDS analysis of Ti-containing inclusions, and 0 is substituted when no Ti-containing inclusions are contained. In the formula (5), XA and XB are measured values ​​of the number density (numbers / mm 2 ) of inclusions classified into Group A and Group B, respectively.

4. 4. The method for manufacturing a thick steel plate according to claim 3, wherein the plate is cooled at a cooling rate of 10°C / s or less at the center of the plate thickness, and then heat treated at a temperature of 300°C or more and 670°C or less.

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