High-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness and method for manufacturing the same
A steel composition and manufacturing process for offshore wind turbine components achieve high strength and low-temperature impact toughness through controlled alloying and microstructure, addressing the limitations of existing steel plates in offshore wind turbine substructures.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- POHANG IRON & STEEL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2022-11-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing steel plates used in offshore wind turbine substructures lack the combination of high strength and excellent low-temperature impact toughness, particularly in thick sections, which are critical for ensuring durability and performance in harsh marine environments.
A steel composition with specific alloying elements (C, Si, Mn, Ni, Cr, Mo, Nb, Ti, N, P, S) and a controlled microstructure of acicular ferrite and bainite, combined with a manufacturing process involving reheating, recrystallization zone rolling, and controlled cooling to achieve high strength and low-temperature impact toughness.
The resulting steel plate exhibits a yield strength of 460 MPa or higher, tensile strength of 580 MPa or higher, and impact toughness of 100 J or more at -50°C, suitable for ultra-thick offshore wind power applications and other structural uses.
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Abstract
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[0001] The present invention relates to a high-strength thick steel plate excellent in low-temperature impact toughness and a method for manufacturing the same, and more particularly, to a thick steel plate excellent in low-temperature impact toughness while having high strength and a method for manufacturing the same.
Background Art
[0002] Since the 2000s, attention has been focused on new renewable energy for environmental issues and greenhouse gas reduction. New renewable energy is a term that refers to new energy (such as hydrogen and fuel cells) and renewable energy (such as solar heat, wind power, and bio). Among these, wind power generation is an environmentally friendly power generation method that generates no waste and has no pollution, and has been in the spotlight as a next-generation energy source. Among wind power generation, onshore wind power installed on land has recently seen a rapid growth in offshore wind power constructed in the sea, mainly in Europe, due to reasons such as noise and the need to secure an optimal wind formation and space limitations.
[0003] Although such offshore wind power has been activated later than onshore wind power, with the development of the technical level due to various advantages such as a lower concern about steel plate wind speed and noise generation and the ability to secure a large area, the relative advantage of offshore wind power over onshore wind power has become increasingly prominent. In particular, there is a great advantage that the power generation capacity per wind turbine can be increased compared to onshore wind power. That is, the average power generation capacity is about twice that of onshore wind power, and the average capacity of newly installed turbines per unit in Europe has increased rapidly from 4 MW in 2015 to 7.2 MW in 2019, and is expected to reach 10 MW or more within two to three years. <0**********3><0**********4><0**********5>As a result, the strength of the steel plates used has gradually increased, with most being 325 MPa class with a thickness of 80 mm. However, since the 1920s, yield strengths of 380 and 410 MPa class have been applied. The substructures of such offshore wind turbines are broadly classified into monopile and jacket types, and jacket-type substructures are further divided into pinpile or suction bucket types depending on the method of fixing them to the seabed.
[0005] In the case of a monopile substructure, it is divided into the monopile section that is embedded in the seabed and the transition piece section that connects the monopile and the tower section. In such a structure, the load is highest, and high-strength steel can be mainly applied to the connection between the monopile and the transition piece, which is the joint section. In such critical support parts of the substructure of offshore wind turbines, not only high strength but also extremely thick steel plates that can guarantee low-temperature toughness are used. [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]
[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a thick steel plate that possesses high strength while also having excellent low-temperature impact toughness, and a method for manufacturing the same.
[0007] The problems that the present invention addresses are not limited to those described above. A person of ordinary skill would have no difficulty understanding further problems that the present invention addresses from the overall content of the specification. [Means for solving the problem]
[0008] The present invention comprises, by weight percent, C: 0.04~0.08%, Si: 0.1~0.35%, Mn: 1.4~1.8%, Sol.Al: 0.01~0.035%, Ni: 0.2~0.5%, Cr: 0.1~0.3%, Mo: 0.05~0.15%, Nb: 0.015~0.035%, Ti: 0.005~0.02%, N: 0.002~0.006%, P: 0.01% or less, S: 0.003% or less, with the remainder being iron (Fe) and other unavoidable impurities. The R value defined by the following relational equation 1 is between 0.85 and 1.35. The microstructure at the 1 / 4 thickness point consists mainly of a mixed structure of acicular ferrite and bainite, with the remaining cementite and MA (martensite) totaling less than 2 area percent. This invention provides a steel sheet in which the average size of the acicular ferrite crystal grains at the 1 / 4 thickness point is 25 μm or less. [Relationship 1] R = [Ni] + 3[Mo] + 2[Cr] (Here, [Ni], [Mo], and [Cr] are weight percent of each element.)
[0009] The above steel sheet may contain 40-60% area of acicular ferrite and 40-60% area of bainite as part of its microstructure at the 1 / 4 thickness point.
[0010] The above steel plate may contain cementite and MA in a total area percentage of 1% or less.
[0011] The above steel plate can have an average grain size of acicular ferrite at the 1 / 4 thickness point of the sheet, which is 15 to 25 μm.
[0012] The steel plate mentioned above can have a thickness of 50 to 100 mm.
[0013] The above steel plate may have a yield strength of 460 MPa or higher, a tensile strength of 580 MPa or higher, and an impact toughness of 100 J or higher at -50°C.
[0014] The present invention relates to a steel slab containing, by weight %, C: 0.04~0.08%, Si: 0.1~0.35%, Mn: 1.4~1.8%, Sol.Al: 0.01~0.035%, Ni: 0.2~0.5%, Cr: 0.1~0.3%, Mo: 0.05~0.15%, Nb: 0.015~0.035%, Ti: 0.005~0.02%, N: 0.002~0.006%, P: 0.01% or less, S: 0.003% or less, with the remainder being iron (Fe) and other unavoidable impurities, and having an R value of 0.85~1.35 as defined by the following relational formula 1, in the step of reheating the steel slab. The above reheated steel slab is subjected to recrystallization zone rolling in a temperature range of 900°C or higher with a final pass reduction of 15-25 mm. The above-mentioned step of rolling the recrystallized steel sheet into the non-recrystallized region at a rolling completion temperature of Ar3+20 to Ar3+60, and A method for manufacturing steel sheets can be provided, which includes the step of water-cooling the steel sheet rolled in the non-recrystallized region to a temperature range of 400°C or less, based on a point 1 / 4 of the steel sheet thickness. [Relationship 1] R = [Ni] + 3[Mo] + 2[Cr] (Here, [Ni], [Mo], and [Cr] are weight percent of each element.)
[0015] During the reheating process described above, the temperature should be within the range of 1020-1100°C. During the rolling process in the non-recrystallized region described above, the cumulative reduction ratio can be 30-50%.
[0016] During the above cooling process, the cooling rate can be 5 to 10°C / s, with the point at 1 / 4 of the steel plate thickness as the reference point.
[0017] The steel plate mentioned above can have a thickness of 50 to 100 mm. [Effects of the Invention]
[0018] According to one aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a thick steel plate that possesses high strength while also having excellent low-temperature impact toughness, and a method for manufacturing the same.
[0019] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a thick steel plate excellent in strength and low-temperature impact toughness, applicable as a steel material for ultra-thick offshore wind power, and also usable as a structural steel material for infrastructure industries such as construction and bridges, and a method for manufacturing the same.
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[0020] [Figure 1] It is a photograph of the microstructure of an inventive example according to an embodiment of the present invention observed at a magnification of 500 using an optical microscope.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention
[0021] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments of the present invention can be modified in various forms, and the scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described below. This embodiment is provided to explain the present invention in more detail to an ordinary technician in the technical field to which the invention belongs.
[0022] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail.
[0023] Hereinafter, the steel composition of the present invention will be described in detail.
[0024] Unless otherwise specified in the present invention, % representing the content of each element is based on weight.
[0025] The steel of the present invention contains, in weight %, C: 0.04 to 0.08%, Si: 0.1 to 0.35%, Mn: 1.4 to 1.8%, Sol.Al: 0.01 to 0.035%, Ni: 0.2 to 0.5%, Cr: 0.1 to 0.3%, Mo: 0.05 to 0.15%, Nb: 0.015 to 0.035%, Ti: 0.005 to 0.02%, N: 0.002 to 0.006%, P: 0.01% or less, S: 0.003% or less, and the balance can contain iron (Fe) and other inevitable impurities.
[0026] Carbon (C): 0.04 to 0.08% Carbon (C) is an element that causes solid solution strengthening and exists as carbonitrides with Nb, etc., to ensure tensile strength, and its content can be limited to 0.04% or more. On the other hand, if the carbon (C) content exceeds 0.08%, it not only promotes the formation of MA but can also generate pearlite, which degrades the impact properties at low temperatures and may worsen the weld properties during structural welding. A more preferable upper limit for carbon (C) can be 0.07%.
[0027] Silicon (Si): 0.1-0.35% Silicon (Si) plays a role in deoxidizing molten steel in conjunction with Al and is an essential element for ensuring yield strength and tensile strength. Its content can be 0.1% or more. However, if its content exceeds 0.35%, there is a possibility of problems such as hindering C diffusion and promoting MA formation. Preferably, the silicon (Si) content can be 0.15% or more, and more preferably 0.25% or less.
[0028] Manganese (Mn): 1.4~1.8% Manganese (Mn) is preferable to be added at a concentration of 1.4% or more due to its significant effect in increasing strength through solid solution strengthening. On the other hand, if the content is excessive, it may cause a decrease in toughness due to the formation of MnS inclusions and segregation in the center, so the upper limit can be limited to 1.8%.
[0029] Aluminum (Sol.Al): 0.01~0.035% Aluminum (Sol.Al) is a major deoxidizing agent for steel, and it is preferable to add 0.01% or more to obtain its effect. However, if the content exceeds 0.035%, it may cause a decrease in low-temperature toughness due to an increase in the fraction and size of Al2O3 inclusions. Also, similar to Si, it may promote the formation of MA in the base material and weld heat-affected zone, potentially reducing low-temperature toughness properties. Preferably, it can be contained in an amount of 0.015% or more, and more preferably 0.03% or less.
[0030] Nickel (Ni): 0.2-0.5% Nickel (Ni) is an element that improves strength without reducing impact toughness, and it can increase strength by promoting the formation of an appropriate amount of acicular ferrite, so it is preferable to add 0.2% or more. On the other hand, if the content exceeds 0.5%, it may lower the Ar3 temperature and cause bainite to form, which may reduce the impact toughness of extremely thick materials. A more preferable lower limit can be 0.3%.
[0031] Chromium (Cr): 0.1-0.3% Chromium (Cr) is a favorable element for ensuring strength as a carbide-forming element, but in extremely thick steel materials, it can form coarse carbides depending on the cooling rate of the steel, thereby hindering impact toughness. Therefore, its content can be limited to 0.1-0.3%. A more preferable lower limit for its content can be 0.15%.
[0032] Molybdenum (Mo): 0.05~0.15% Molybdenum (Mo) is an element that effectively increases strength with small additions, and it is preferable to add 0.05% or more to improve strength by forming Mo-C series precipitates. However, since excessive molybdenum (Mo) addition may cause coarsening of the precipitates, the upper limit can be restricted to 0.15%. The lower limit of the preferred content can be 0.08%, and the upper limit of the more preferred content can be 0.12%.
[0033] Niobium (Nb): 0.015~0.035% Niobium (Nb) can be added in amounts of 0.015% or more as an element that suppresses recrystallization during rolling or cooling by solid solution or carbonitride precipitation, thereby refining the microstructure and increasing strength. However, because carbon affinity can cause carbon concentration and promote MA formation, which can reduce toughness and fracture properties at low temperatures, its upper limit can be restricted to 0.035%. A preferred lower limit can be 0.02%, and a more preferred upper limit can be 0.03%.
[0034] Titanium (Ti): 0.005~0.02% Titanium (Ti) can combine with oxygen or nitrogen to form precipitates. Such precipitates contribute to refinement by suppressing coarsening of the microstructure and improve toughness, so it is preferable to add 0.005% or more. However, if the content exceeds 0.02%, the coarsening of the precipitates may cause fracture. A more preferable lower limit can be 0.01%, and a more preferable upper limit can be 0.018%.
[0035] Nitrogen (N): 0.002~0.006% Nitrogen (N), along with Ti, Nb, and Al, can form precipitates and refine the austenite structure during reheating, contributing to improved strength and toughness. However, excessive nitrogen content can induce surface cracks and precipitate formation at high temperatures, and residual nitrogen (N) in its atomic state may reduce toughness; therefore, its content can be limited to 0.002-0.006%.
[0036] Phosphorus (P): 0.01% or less Phosphorus (P) is an element that causes grain boundary segregation and can lead to steel embrittlement; therefore, its upper limit can be restricted to 0.01%. However, considering the level that is inevitably added to steel, 0% can be excluded.
[0037] Sulfur (S): 0.003% or less Sulfur (S) can primarily combine with Mn to form MnS inclusions, which can inhibit low-temperature toughness. Therefore, to ensure low-temperature toughness and low-temperature fatigue properties, its upper limit can be restricted to 0.003%. However, considering the level that is inevitably added to steel, 0% can be excluded.
[0038] In addition to the composition described above, the steel of the present invention may contain remaining iron (Fe) and unavoidable impurities. These unavoidable impurities cannot be eliminated because they may be unintentionally introduced during the normal manufacturing process. Since such impurities are known to any engineer in the field of ordinary steelmaking, their full details are not specifically mentioned herein.
[0039] In particular, copper (Cu) may be present as an impurity, but in this invention, the copper (Cu) content can be limited to less than 0.05%.
[0040] The steel of the present invention can have an R value of 0.85 to 1.35, as defined by the following relational expression 1.
[0041] In this invention, we propose relational formula 1 to ensure both strength and low-temperature toughness at -50°C. Relational formula 1 relates to the component formula for ensuring strength and toughness, and by controlling the R value of relational formula 1, the desired level of strength and low-temperature toughness in this invention can be ensured. If the R value of relational formula 1 is less than 0.85, there is a problem that solid solution strengthening, precipitation strengthening, and hardening ability are insufficient, making it impossible to ensure the desired yield strength. If the value exceeds 1.35, hard structures such as MA and bainite may be formed, potentially leading to a deterioration of impact toughness. [Relationship 1] R = [Ni] + 3[Mo] + 2[Cr] (Here, [Ni], [Mo], and [Cr] are weight percent of each element.)
[0042] The steel microstructure of the present invention will be described in detail below.
[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise specified, the percentage (%) used to express the fraction of microstructure is based on area.
[0044] The steel of the present invention may contain 40-60 area percent of acicular ferrite, 40-60 area percent of bainite, and a total of 2% or less of the remaining cementite and MA as the microstructure at the 1 / 4 thickness point.
[0045] In this invention, in order to achieve -50°C impact toughness at the 1 / 4 thickness point, the size and potential density of acicular ferrite are important, and it is preferable to minimize cementite and MA. More preferably, the total amount of cementite and MA can be 1% or less. In this invention, the 1 / 4 thickness point means t / 4, where t means the thickness of the steel plate.
[0046] The steel of the present invention can have an average grain size of acicular ferrite at the 1 / 4 thickness point of 25 μm or less.
[0047] In this invention, in order to ensure low-temperature impact toughness, the average size of the crystal grains of acicular ferrite can be limited to 25 μm or less. If the size exceeds 25 μm, there is a problem in that the impact absorption energy value decreases at -50°C. On the other hand, due to the characteristics of the thick steel plate with a thickness of 50 mm or more that is the target of this invention, there is a limit to how finely the crystal grains can be refined, so the lower limit of the size can be limited to 15 μm.
[0048] The steel manufacturing method of the present invention will be described in detail below.
[0049] The steel of the present invention can be manufactured by reheating, rolling, and cooling a steel slab that satisfies the alloy composition described above.
[0050] reheating A steel slab satisfying the alloy composition of the present invention can be reheated in a temperature range of 1020 to 1100°C.
[0051] If the reheating temperature exceeds 1100°C, the austenite grains may coarseen, and the increased hardening ability may lead to the formation of a bainite structure, reducing toughness. On the other hand, if the temperature is below 1020°C, Ti, Nb, etc. may not dissolve sufficiently, resulting in a decrease in strength.
[0052] Recrystallization zone rolling The reheated steel slab described above can be subjected to recrystallization zone rolling at a temperature range of 900°C or higher with a final pass reduction of 15 to 25 mm.
[0053] The recrystallization region rolling step in this invention is for the purpose of completely recrystallizing austenite and suppressing the refinement and growth of austenite. Recrystallization region rolling is preferably performed in a temperature range of 900°C or higher for complete austenite recrystallization, and the final pass reduction amount can be 15 to 25 mm for initial austenite refinement. If the final pass reduction amount is less than 15 mm, it is difficult to ensure the desired level of refinement. On the other hand, during rolling, the upper limit can be restricted to 25 mm, taking into account productivity based on equipment specifications.
[0054] Unrecrystallized region The steel sheet rolled in the recrystallized region described above can be rolled into the non-recrystallized region at a rolling completion temperature of Ar3+20 to Ar3+60 and a cumulative reduction ratio of 30 to 50%.
[0055] In this invention, for the refinement of acicular ferrite size, it is preferable that the rolling completion temperature is as close to the Ar3 temperature as possible. If the rolling completion temperature in the non-recrystallized region is less than Ar3+20, the surface before cooling can enter the austenite-ferrite two-phase region, and a hard phase is formed on the surface when cooling occurs. On the other hand, if the temperature exceeds Ar3+60, there is a problem that the crystal grains cannot be refined by rolling in the non-recrystallized region.
[0056] Furthermore, for thick materials with a thickness of 50 mm or more, a cumulative reduction ratio of 30 to 50% is preferable. If the cumulative reduction ratio is less than 30%, the amount of rolling in the unrecrystallized region decreases, which can lead to problems such as pancaking and difficulty in refining the microstructure. If it exceeds 50%, the amount of rolling in the recrystallized region becomes insufficient, which may lead to deterioration of low-temperature impact toughness. [formula] Ar3=910-310[C]-80[Mn]-20[Cu]-15[Cr]-55[Ni]-80[Mo] (Here, [C], [Mn], [Cu], [Cr], [Ni], and [Mo] are weight percent of each element.)
[0057] cooling The steel sheet rolled in the non-recrystallized region described above can be cooled to a temperature range of 400°C or less at a cooling rate of 5 to 10°C / s based on the 1 / 4 thickness point.
[0058] In the thick steel plate targeted by this invention, it is preferable to ensure impact toughness around the 1 / 4 thickness point. Therefore, the cooling rate limited in this invention can be based on the 1 / 4 thickness point. If the cooling completion temperature exceeds 400°C or the cooling rate exceeds 10°C / s, MA formation may be accelerated, and impact toughness may deteriorate. On the other hand, if the cooling rate is less than 5°C / s, it is difficult to ensure the desired level of strength. In this invention, water cooling can be used as the cooling method.
[0059] The steel produced in this manner according to the present invention has a thickness of 50 to 100 mm, a yield strength of 460 MPa or more, a tensile strength of 580 MPa or more, and an impact toughness of 100 J or more at -50°C, thus possessing high strength while exhibiting excellent low-temperature impact toughness.
[0060] The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to examples. However, it should be noted that the following examples are merely illustrative and intended to explain the present invention in more detail, and are not intended to limit the scope of the rights of the present invention.
[0061] (Examples) Molten steel having the alloy composition shown in Table 1 was prepared, and slabs were manufactured using continuous casting. Steel plates were manufactured by reheating, rolling, and cooling the slabs under the conditions shown in Table 2. All recrystallization region rolling temperatures not disclosed in Table 2 were applied similarly at temperatures above 900°C, and the cumulative reduction ratio during non-recrystallization region rolling was applied similarly within the range of 30-50%. Table 1 also shows the calculated Ar3 temperature and R value of relational equation 1 according to the alloy composition of each steel type.
[0062] [Table 1] [Relationship 1] R = [Ni] + 3[Mo] + 2[Cr] (Here, [Ni], [Mo], and [Cr] are weight percent of each element.) [formula] Ar3=910-310[C]-80[Mn]-20[Cu]-15[Cr]-55[Ni]-80[Mo] (Here, [C], [Mn], [Cu], [Cr], [Ni], and [Mo] are weight percent of each element.)
[0063] [Table 2]
[0064] Table 3 below shows the microstructure of the manufactured steel sheets, as measured. The microstructure was measured at a point 1 / 4 of the steel's thickness, showing the fractions of acicular ferrite (AF), cementite, and MA, with the remaining fraction observed being bainite. The grain size of acicular ferrite at the 1 / 4 point of the steel's thickness was also measured and shown. The microstructure was analyzed using an optical microscope at 500x magnification.
[0065] Table 3 shows the measured physical properties for each test specimen. Yield strength (YS), tensile strength (TS), and elongation (El) were evaluated by tensile testing, and the average of two tests was measured from annular specimens taken perpendicular to the rolling direction at the 1 / 4 thickness point according to the EN-ISO 6892-1 standard. Impact toughness at -50°C was also measured. Impact toughness was measured from three tests conducted parallel to the rolling direction at the 1 / 4 thickness point according to the EN ISO 148-1 standard, and the average of the results was measured.
[0066] [Table 3]
[0067] As shown in Table 3, in the case of the inventive example that satisfies the alloy composition and manufacturing conditions of the present invention, the characteristics of the microstructure proposed in the present invention are satisfied, and the physical properties targeted in the present invention are secured. Figure 1 is a photograph of the microstructure of an inventive example according to one embodiment of the present invention, observed at 500x magnification using an optical microscope.
[0068] On the other hand, Comparative Examples 1 and 2 are examples that do not satisfy the alloy composition of the present invention, and therefore could not secure the level of strength or impact toughness targeted by the present invention. Specifically, in Comparative Example 1, the value of relational formula 1 was not within the range of the present invention, resulting in a decrease in the bainite fraction and a reduction in strength. In Comparative Example 2, the value of relational formula 1 exceeded the range of the present invention, resulting in excessive bainite formation and deterioration of impact toughness.
[0069] Comparative Example 3 is an example where the cooling termination temperature was outside the range of the present invention, resulting in the formation of large amounts of cementite and MA fraction, and a deterioration in impact toughness properties.
[0070] Comparative Example 4 shows that the high rolling end temperature in the non-recrystallized region resulted in insufficient grain refinement, leading to a decrease in yield strength and simultaneously poor impact toughness at -50°C.
[0071] In Comparative Example 5, the final pass reduction during recrystallization rolling was insufficient, resulting in unsuccessful initial austenite refinement. Consequently, a decrease in yield strength and impact toughness was observed due to an increase in the final ferrite grain size and the formation of cementite and MA due to increased hardening ability.
[0072] Comparative Example 6 satisfies the component range proposed in the present invention, but does not satisfy the value of relational formula 1. In this case, the impact toughness decreased sharply due to a decrease in acicular ferrite and an excessive increase in bainite.
[0073] Although the present invention has been described in detail through the examples above, other forms of embodiments are also possible. Therefore, the technical idea and scope of the claims described below are not limited to the examples.
Claims
1. In weight percent, it contains C: 0.04-0.08%, Si: 0.1-0.35%, Mn: 1.4-1.8%, Sol. Al: 0.01-0.035%, Ni: 0.2-0.5%, Cr: 0.1-0.3%, Mo: 0.05-0.15%, Nb: 0.015-0.035%, Ti: 0.005-0.02%, N: 0.002-0.006%, P: 0.01% or less, S: 0.003% or less, with the remainder being iron (Fe) and other unavoidable impurities. The R value defined by the following relational equation 1 is between 0.85 and 1.
35. The microstructure at the 1 / 4 thickness point consists of a mixed structure of acicular ferrite and bainite, with the remainder being cementite and MA, totaling less than 2 area percent. A high-strength, thick steel sheet with excellent low-temperature impact toughness, characterized by an average grain size of acicular ferrite at the 1 / 4 thickness point being 25 μm or less. [Relationship 1] R=[Ni]+3[Mo]+2[Cr] (Here, [Ni], [Mo], and [Cr] are weight percent of each element.)
2. The steel plate is characterized in that it contains 40 to 60 area percent of acicular ferrite and 40 to 60 area percent of bainite as part of the microstructure at the 1 / 4 thickness point, making it a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness as described in claim 1.
3. The steel plate is characterized in that it contains cementite and MA in total in an area percentage of 1% or less, making it a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness as described in claim 1.
4. The steel plate is characterized in that the average size of the crystal grains of acicular ferrite at the 1 / 4 thickness point is 15 to 25 μm, making it a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness as described in claim 1.
5. The steel plate is characterized in that it has a thickness of 50 to 100 mm, and is a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness as described in claim 1.
6. The steel plate is characterized by having a yield strength of 460 MPa or more, a tensile strength of 580 MPa or more, and an impact toughness of 100 J or more at -50°C, as described in claim 1, which is a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness.
7. A method for manufacturing a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness as described in Claim 1, The process involves reheating a steel slab containing, by weight percent, C: 0.04-0.08%, Si: 0.1-0.35%, Mn: 1.4-1.8%, Sol. Al: 0.01-0.035%, Ni: 0.2-0.5%, Cr: 0.1-0.3%, Mo: 0.05-0.15%, Nb: 0.015-0.035%, Ti: 0.005-0.02%, N: 0.002-0.006%, P: 0.01% or less, S: 0.003% or less, with the remainder being iron (Fe) and other unavoidable impurities, and having an R value of 0.85-1.35 as defined by the following relational formula 1. The reheated steel slab is subjected to recrystallization zone rolling at a temperature range of 900°C or higher with a final pass reduction of 15 to 25 mm. The steps include: rolling the steel sheet that has been rolled in the recrystallized region at a rolling completion temperature of Ar3+20 to Ar3+60 in the non-recrystallized region; and A method for manufacturing a high-strength thick steel sheet with excellent low-temperature impact toughness, characterized by including a step of water-cooling the steel sheet rolled in the unrecrystallized region to a temperature range of 400°C or less, with reference to a point 1 / 4 of the steel sheet thickness. [Relationship 1] R=[Ni]+3[Mo]+2[Cr] (Here, [Ni], [Mo], and [Cr] are weight percent of each element.)
8. During the aforementioned reheating, the temperature range is 1020 to 1100°C. The method for manufacturing a high-strength thick steel sheet with excellent low-temperature impact toughness, as described in claim 7, characterized in that the cumulative reduction rate during rolling in the non-recrystallized region is 30 to 50%.
9. The method for manufacturing a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness according to claim 7, characterized in that during the water cooling, the steel plate is cooled at a cooling rate of 5 to 10°C / s with respect to a point 1 / 4 of the steel plate thickness.
10. The method for manufacturing a high-strength thick steel plate with excellent low-temperature impact toughness according to claim 7, characterized in that the steel plate has a thickness of 50 to 100 mm.
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