Non-oriented electrical steel sheet and manufacturing method therefor

Abstract

A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises, by wt%, 0.3-7.0% of Si, 0.001-3.0% of Al, 0.03-2.0% of Mn, and the balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, and comprises an oxide layer in the direction from the surface of the steel sheet to the inside of the steel sheet, wherein the thickness of the oxide layer is 7.0 μm or less.

Description

Non-oriented electrical steel sheet and manufacturing method thereof

[0001] One embodiment of the present invention relates to a non-oriented electrical steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the same. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a non-oriented electrical steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the same, which improves magnetism by diffusion of silicon (Si) from the surface of the steel sheet into the interior of the steel sheet while suppressing the formation of an oxide layer.

[0002] Non-oriented electrical steel, used as core material in electronic devices, requires high magnetic flux density and low core loss to meet increasing device efficiency and miniaturization. Higher magnetic flux density requires less core to achieve the same performance, enabling miniaturization of electrical devices. Lower core loss also translates to less energy loss, making securing these characteristics essential for the manufacture of high-efficiency motors.

[0003] Iron loss, which causes energy loss, is composed of hysteresis loss and eddy current loss. The impact of eddy current loss increases in high-efficiency motors with high operating frequencies of electronic devices. Eddy current loss is heat generated by eddy currents when a magnetic field is induced in the iron core. To reduce this, a method that is generally effective is to increase the content of non-resistive elements such as Si or Al within the electrical steel sheet. Furthermore, when the Si content exceeds a certain level, magnetostriction, which causes noise, decreases to zero and magnetic permeability increases to the maximum, making it possible to manufacture electrical steel sheets with excellent high-frequency characteristics.

[0004] However, as the Si content increases, the ductility of the electrical steel sheet decreases significantly, making it difficult to manufacture thin-film electrical steel sheets using a conventional rolling process.

[0005] To overcome the limitations of this rolling process, a technology has been proposed to manufacture electrical steel sheets with increased Si content by diffusing Si through SiCl4 gas onto the surface of cold-rolled steel sheets. However, this method utilizes highly toxic and chemically unstable SiCl4 gas, and is constrained by the requirement for equipment that must be produced under high-vacuum conditions, making it difficult to produce electrical steel sheets with a width exceeding 500 mm. Furthermore, the generation of by-product gases such as FeCl2 under high-vacuum conditions is environmentally hazardous and presents problems with poor insulation properties, necessitating a fundamental solution.

[0006] One embodiment of the present invention provides a non-oriented electrical steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the same. Specifically, one embodiment of the present invention provides a non-oriented electrical steel sheet and a method for manufacturing the same, which improves magnetism by diffusion of silicon (Si) from the surface of the steel sheet into the interior of the steel sheet while suppressing the formation of an oxide layer.

[0007] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention contains, in wt%, 0.3 to 7.0% of Si, 0.001 to 3.0% of Al, and 0.03 to 2.0% of Mn, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities, and includes an oxide layer from the surface of the steel sheet toward the inside of the steel sheet, and the thickness of the oxide layer is 7.0 ㎛ or less.

[0008] The oxygen content may be 0.0030 to 0.0150 wt% for the entire thickness of the steel plate.

[0009] Si content at the center of plate thickness (t / 2) [CM Si ] and the Si content in the area from the surface to the inner direction of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet up to 25% of the total thickness [SM Si ] difference ([SM Si ]-[CM Si ]) may be 0.1 wt% or more.

[0010] Si content at the center of plate thickness (t / 2) [CM Si ] can be 0.3 to 5.5 wt%.

[0011] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of C: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), N: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), S: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ti: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Nb: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and V: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%).

[0012] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of P: 0.1 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Cu: 0.005 to 0.2 wt%, Cr: 0.01 to 0.5 wt%, Sn: 0.1 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Sb: 0.1 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ni: 0.05 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and Zn: 0.01 wt% or less (excluding 0%).

[0013] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more of Bi: 0.200 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Pb: 0.200 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ge: 0.200 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and As: 0.200 wt% or less (excluding 0%).

[0014] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of Mo: 0.03 wt% or less (excluding 0%), B: 0.0050 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ca: 0.0050 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Zr: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Te: 0.01 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and Mg: 0.0050 wt% or less (excluding 0%).

[0015] A method for manufacturing a non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of manufacturing a cold-rolled sheet containing, by weight %, 0.3 to 5.5% of Si, 0.001 to 2.0% of Al, and 0.03 to 2.0% of Mn, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities; a coating step of applying a Si diffusion composition containing a Si compound to the surface of the cold-rolled sheet; a drying step of drying the Si diffusion composition; and a step of diffusion annealing the cold-rolled sheet.

[0016] The amount of Si diffusion composition applied in the application step is 5 to 100 g / m 2 It could be.

[0017] During the diffusion annealing step, the atmosphere may contain more than 98% by volume of hydrogen and have a dew point of -25°C or lower.

[0018] The Si compound may be composed of particles having a particle size in the range of 0.1 to 10 ㎛, with a volume occupied by 95% or more of the total volume.

[0019] The cracking temperature in the diffusion annealing step can be 950 to 1100°C.

[0020] The soaking time in the diffusion annealing step can be from 1 to 10 hours.

[0021] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention has excellent magnetic flux density and high-frequency iron loss.

[0022] A method for manufacturing a non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention provides an environmentally friendly manufacturing method in which no by-product gases harmful to the environment are generated during the manufacturing process, etc.

[0023] The terms first, second, and third, etc., are used to describe, but are not limited to, various parts, components, regions, layers, and / or sections. These terms are used only to distinguish one part, component, region, layer, or section from another part, component, region, layer, or section. Accordingly, a first part, component, region, layer, or section described below may be referred to as a second part, component, region, layer, or section without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0024] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the present invention. As used herein, the singular forms "singular" and "comprising" include plural forms as well, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The word "comprising" as used herein specifies a particular feature, region, integer, step, operation, element, and / or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and / or components.

[0025] When a part is referred to as being "on" or "over" another part, it can be directly on or over the other part, or there may be other parts intervening. Conversely, when a part is referred to as being "directly on" another part, there are no other parts intervening.

[0026] Although not defined otherwise, all terms, including technical and scientific terms, used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries are further interpreted to have meanings consistent with the relevant technical literature and the present disclosure, and are not to be construed as ideal or overly formal unless otherwise defined.

[0027] Also, unless otherwise stated, % means weight%, and 1 ppm is 0.0001 weight%.

[0028] In one embodiment of the present invention, the inclusion of additional elements means including the remaining iron (Fe) in an amount equivalent to the additional amount of the additional elements.

[0029] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0030]

[0031] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention contains, in wt%, Si: 0.3 to 7.0%, Al: 0.001 to 3.0%, and Mn: 0.03 to 2.0%, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities.

[0032] First, let's explain the reason for the limitation of the components of non-oriented electrical steel sheets.

[0033] Si: 0.3 to 7.0 wt%

[0034] Silicon (Si) increases the resistivity of a material, thereby reducing core loss, and therefore must be added in relatively large amounts. As the Si content increases, eddy current loss decreases, which can lower core loss at high frequencies. Specifically, when Si is present at 6.0 wt% or more, magnetostriction, a source of noise, is reduced to zero and magnetic permeability increases to its maximum, enabling the production of electrical steel sheets with superior high-frequency characteristics. However, when the Si content exceeds 4 wt%, the ductility of the electrical steel sheets is significantly reduced, making it difficult to manufacture electrical steel sheets using conventional rolling processes.

[0035] In one embodiment of the present invention, Si is diffused from the surface of the steel sheet into the interior of the steel sheet to increase Si within the steel sheet. If there is too little Si within the steel sheet, it is difficult to expect the aforementioned effect due to Si. If there is too much Si, there is a problem of poor workability when processing the electrical steel sheet into products such as motors. In one embodiment of the present invention, due to the diffusion of Si from the surface to the interior, a concentration gradient of Si may exist in the direction of the thickness of the steel sheet, and unless otherwise specified, the Si content within the steel sheet refers to the average content in the direction of the thickness. The average content refers to the content assuming that Si within the steel sheet is uniformly distributed in the direction of the thickness of the steel sheet. More specifically, Si may be included in an amount of 2.5 to 6.5 wt%. More specifically, Si may be included in an amount of 3.5 to 6.0 wt%.

[0036] The Si content may be 4.0 to 8.0 wt% in a region from the surface of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet to 25% of the total thickness in an inner direction, and the Si content at the center position of the plate thickness (t / 2) may be 0.3 to 5.5 wt%. More specifically, the Si content may be 4.1 to 7.0 wt% in a region from the surface of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet to 25% of the total thickness in an inner direction, and the Si content at the center position of the plate thickness (t / 2) may be 0.4 to 3.5 wt%.

[0037] In one embodiment of the present invention, since the steel sheet containing a high concentration of Si is manufactured by diffusing Si from the surface of the steel sheet into the interior of the steel sheet, a concentration gradient may occur in the direction of the steel sheet thickness. That is, the Si content in the region from the surface of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet to 25% of the total thickness in the inner direction (i.e., the surface portion) may be 4.0 to 8.0 wt%. If the Si content in the surface portion is low, it means that sufficient Si has not been diffused, and the improvement in high-frequency iron loss through high-concentration Si may not be sufficiently obtained. If the Si content is too high, it means that a large amount of Si exists only in the surface portion and has not been diffused into the interior of the steel sheet, and this also means that the improvement in high-frequency iron loss through high-concentration Si may not be sufficiently obtained. The Si content refers to the average Si content in the thickness direction within the surface portion when measuring the Si concentration in the surface portion in the thickness direction. The Si content can be measured by a non-destructive analysis method such as EPMA (Electron Probe Micro-Analyzer) or Scanning Electron Microscope / Energy-dispersive, X-ray spectroscopy (SEM / EDX). More specifically, the Si content in the surface portion may be 4.1 to 7.0 wt%. In one embodiment of the present invention, the surface portion includes an oxide layer, and the oxide layer is also included in the surface portion when calculating the Si content.

[0038] The center of the plate thickness refers to the position at half the total thickness of the plate. Hereinafter, it is referred to as the center. If the Si content in the center is low, it means that sufficient Si has not been diffused, and the improvement in high-frequency iron loss through high-concentration Si may not be sufficiently obtained. If the Si content in the center is too high, the problem of reduced workability may occur. More specifically, the Si content in the center may be 0.3 to 5.5 wt%. More specifically, the Si content in the center may be 0.4 to 3.5 wt%.

[0039] Si content at the center of plate thickness (t / 2) [CM Si ] and Si content in the area from the surface to the inner direction of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet up to 25% of the total thickness [SM Si ] difference ([SM Si ]-[CM Si ]) may be 0.1 wt% or more. When there is an appropriate difference in Si content between the center and the surface, high-frequency iron loss and processability can be further improved. More specifically, ΔSi may be 1.0 to 6.0 wt%. More specifically, ΔSi may be 2.0 to 5.8 wt%.

[0040] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, Si in the Si compound in the Si diffusion composition is diffused by diffusion annealing, thereby increasing the Si content, and the steel sheet before Si diffusion may contain less Si than described above. Specifically, the slab and the cold-rolled sheet before diffusion may contain 0.3 to 5.5 wt% of Si. If there is too little Si in the slab and the cold-rolled sheet before diffusion, the amount of Si required for diffusion increases, diffusion annealing takes a long time, which is not efficient, and the difference in Si content by sheet thickness becomes large, making it difficult to obtain an appropriate high-frequency iron loss. If there is too much Si in the slab and the cold-rolled sheet before diffusion, the steel sheet may be broken during the cold rolling process, or defects may occur in the steel sheet. More specifically, the Si in the slab may be 0.4 to 3.5 wt%.

[0041]

[0042] Al: 0.001 to 3.0 wt%

[0043] Aluminum (Al) increases the resistivity of the material and lowers the high-frequency core loss. In one embodiment of the present invention, the resistivity of the material can be sufficiently increased through the diffusion of Si, so the addition of Al may be unnecessary. However, the higher the addition of Al, the higher the high-frequency core loss can be further improved. However, if too much Al is added, the core loss and surface quality may deteriorate due to the formation of an aluminum silicate-based composite. More specifically, Al may be included in an amount of 0.01 to 2.0 wt%. In one embodiment of the present invention, due to the diffusion of Al from the surface to the inside, an Al concentration gradient may exist in the direction of the thickness of the steel sheet, and unless otherwise specified, the Al content in the steel sheet means the average content in the direction of the thickness. More specifically, Al may be included in an amount of 0.1 to 1.5 wt%.

[0044] In one embodiment of the present invention, a steel sheet containing a high concentration of Si is manufactured by diffusing Al together with Si, so that a concentration gradient of Al can occur in the direction of the thickness of the steel sheet.

[0045] Al content at the center of plate thickness (t / 2) [CM Al ] and Al content in the area from the surface to the inner direction of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet up to 25% of the total thickness [SM Al ] difference ([SM Al ]-[CM Al ]) can be 0.1 wt% or more. When there is an appropriate difference in Al content between the center and the surface, the high-frequency iron loss can be further improved.

[0046] The Al content in the area from the surface to 25% of the total thickness in the inner direction of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet (i.e., the surface portion) may be 0.1 to 3.0 wt%. If the Al content in the surface portion is low, it means that sufficient Al has not been diffused, and the improvement in high-frequency iron loss through Al diffusion may not be sufficiently obtained. If the Al content is too high, it means that a large amount of Al exists only in the surface portion and has not diffused into the interior of the steel sheet, and this also means that the improvement in high-frequency iron loss through Al diffusion may not be sufficiently obtained. The Al content refers to the average Al content in the thickness direction when measuring the Al concentration in the surface portion in the thickness direction. The Al content can be measured by GOD, FTIR, wet analysis, TEM-GDS, and SEM-GDS methods. More specifically, the Al content in the surface portion may be 0.5 to 1.0 wt%.

[0047] The Al content in the center may be 0.001 to 2.0 wt%. A low Al content in the center indicates that sufficient Al has not been diffused, and the improvement in high-frequency iron loss through Al diffusion may not be sufficiently achieved. An excessively high Al content in the center may result in a problem of deterioration in magnetic flux density. More specifically, the Al content in the center may be 0.5 to 1.0 wt%.

[0048] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, Al in the Al compound in the Si diffusion composition is diffused by diffusion annealing, thereby increasing the Al content, and the steel sheet before Al diffusion may contain less Al than described above. Specifically, the slab and the cold-rolled sheet before diffusion may contain 0.001 to 2.0 wt% Al. If the slab and the cold-rolled sheet before diffusion contain too little Al, the amount of Al required for diffusion increases, diffusion annealing takes a long time, which is not efficient, and the difference in Al content by sheet thickness becomes large, making it difficult to obtain an appropriate high-frequency iron loss. If the slab contains too much Al, Al oxide may clump together in some locations, which may cause cracking during rolling. More specifically, the slab and the cold-rolled sheet before diffusion may contain 0.001 to 1.8 wt% Al. More specifically, the slab and the cold-rolled sheet before diffusion may contain 0.01 to 1.0 wt% Al.

[0049]

[0050] Mn: 0.03 to 3.0 wt%

[0051] Manganese (Mn) improves iron loss by increasing the resistivity of the material and plays a role in forming sulfides. If too little Mn is added, MnS may precipitate finely, which may deteriorate the magnetism. If too much Mn is added, it may promote the formation of

[0111] texture which is unfavorable to magnetism, which may cause a rapid decrease in magnetic flux density. In one embodiment of the present invention, unlike Si and Al, Mn does not diffuse from the surface to the center, but from the center to the surface. This is because Mn volatilizes at the surface during the Si diffusion annealing process, and Mn diffuses from the center to the surface. As the amount of Mn decreases and the amount of Si increases, a phase transformation occurs. As the phase transformation occurs, diffusion proceeds from the surface to the inside, and at this time, the diffusion direction is similar to the direction of diffusion. <100> / ND is formed in an environment favorable for its formation. More specifically, Mn may be 0.05 to 2.0 wt%.

[0052] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of P: 0.1 wt% or less, Cu: 0.005 to 0.2 wt%, Cr: 0.01 to 0.5 wt%, Sn: 0.1 wt% or less, Sb: 0.1 wt% or less, Ni: 0.05 wt% or less, and Zn: 0.01 wt% or less.

[0053] P: 0.1 wt% or less

[0054] Phosphorus (P) is a grain boundary segregation element, and if added in too large a quantity, it can delay recrystallization and deteriorate the strength uniformity in the rolling direction and the direction perpendicular to the rolling. More specifically, P can be 0.005 to 0.03 wt%.

[0055] Cu: 0.005 to 0.200 wt%

[0056] Copper (Cu) forms sulfides with manganese (Mn). If too little Cu is added, fine precipitation of (Cu·Mn)S may occur, degrading magnetism. If too much Cu is added, high-temperature embrittlement may occur, leading to cracks during casting or hot rolling. More specifically, Cu may be present in an amount of 0.01 to 0.100 wt%.

[0057] Cr: 0.010 to 0.50 wt%

[0058] Chromium (Cr) increases resistivity and improves iron loss. If too little Cr is added, the resistivity-enhancing effect may not be sufficient. If too much Cr is added, the magnetic flux density may decrease. More specifically, the lower limit for Cr is 0.05 wt% and 0.30 wt%.

[0059] Sn: 0.10 wt% or less

[0060] Tin (Sn) is added to suppress the diffusion of nitrogen through grain boundaries as a segregating element at grain boundaries, suppress the {111} texture that is detrimental to magnetism, and increase the {100} texture that is advantageous to improve magnetic properties. If too much Sn is added, it hinders grain growth, lowering magnetism and deteriorating rolling properties. Therefore, Sn may be added within the aforementioned range. More specifically, Sn may be included in an amount of 0.005 to 0.08 wt%.

[0061] Sb: 0.10 wt% or less

[0062] Antimony (Sb) is added to suppress the diffusion of nitrogen through grain boundaries as a segregating element at grain boundaries, suppress the {111} texture detrimental to magnetism, and increase the {100} texture, thereby improving magnetic properties. If too much Sb is added, it hinders grain growth, lowering magnetism and deteriorating rolling properties. Therefore, Sb may be added within the aforementioned range. More specifically, Sb may be included in an amount of 0.005 to 0.08 wt%.

[0063] Ni: 0.05 wt% or less

[0064] Nickel (Ni) can react with impurity elements to form fine sulfides, carbides, and nitrides, which can have a detrimental effect on magnetism. More specifically, Ni can be included in an amount of 0.005 to 0.03 wt%.

[0065] Zn: 0.01 wt% or less

[0066] Zinc (Zn) can act as an impurity and degrade magnetism if the content is excessive. Therefore, Zn may be added further within the aforementioned range. More specifically, Zn may be included in an amount of 0.001 to 0.005 wt%.

[0067]

[0068] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more of Bi: 0.200 wt% or less, Pb: 0.200 wt% or less, Ge: 0.200 wt% or less, and As: 0.200 wt% or less.

[0069] The aforementioned elements, when added additionally, segregate at grain boundaries and alleviate stress concentration at grain boundaries during cold rolling, thereby reducing the stress concentration at grain boundaries during the subsequent recrystallization annealing process. <111> / ND By suppressing recrystallization of orientation grains, the magnetic flux density is improved. If these are added appropriately, the aforementioned effect can be additionally obtained, but if they are included in too much, a large amount of segregation may occur, which may suppress grain growth and deteriorate the magnetic flux density and iron loss. More specifically, it may further include at least one of Bi: 0.001 to 0.100 wt%, Pb: 0.001 to 0.100 wt%, Ge: 0.001 to 0.100 wt%, and As: 0.001 to 0.100 wt%.

[0070]

[0071] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of Mo: 0.03 wt% or less, B: 0.0050 wt% or less, Ca: 0.0050 wt% or less, Zr: 0.005 wt% or less, Te: 0.01 wt% or less, and Mg: 0.0050 wt% or less.

[0072] Since these may react with the inevitably included C, S, N, etc. to form fine carbides, nitrides, or sulfides, which may adversely affect magnetism, the upper limit may be limited as described above. More specifically, it may further include at least one of Mo: 0.001 to 0.01 wt%, B: 0.0010 to 0.0030 wt%, Ca: 0.0010 to 0.0030 wt%, Zr: 0.0010 to 0.0030 wt%, Te: 0.0010 to 0.0050 wt%, and Mg: 0.0010 to 0.0050 wt%.

[0073]

[0074] Other impurities

[0075] In addition to the elements mentioned above, unavoidable impurities such as carbon (C), sulfur (S), nitrogen (N), titanium (Ti), niobium (Nb), and vanadium (V) may be included.

[0076] N combines with Ti, Nb, and V to form nitrides, which reduces grain growth. C reacts with N, Ti, Nb, and V to form fine carbides, which hinder grain growth and domain movement.

[0077] S forms sulfides, which impairs grain growth.

[0078] In this case, when impurity elements are further included, one or more of C: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), N: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), S: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ti: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Nb: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and V: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%) may be further included. More specifically, it may further include at least one of C: 0.001 to 0.003 wt%, N: 0.001 to 0.005 wt%, S: 0.001 to 0.005 wt%, Ti: 0.001 to 0.005 wt%, Nb: 0.001 to 0.005 wt%, and V: 0.001 to 0.005 wt%.

[0079] In addition, unavoidable impurities may be included. Unavoidable impurities are impurities mixed during the steelmaking process and the manufacturing process of non-oriented electrical steel sheets. Since these are widely known in the art, a detailed description will be omitted. In one embodiment of the present invention, the addition of elements other than the aforementioned alloy components is not excluded, and various elements may be included within a scope that does not impair the technical spirit of the present invention. When additional elements are included, they are included to replace the remaining Fe.

[0080]

[0081] A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention includes an oxide layer extending from the surface of the steel sheet toward the inside of the steel sheet, and the thickness of the oxide layer may be 7.0 ㎛ or less. When observed with a transmission electron microscope (TEM), the oxide layer is determined as the maximum depth from the surface of the steel sheet to which granular oxides such as Al2O3, SiO2, and MnO exist. The oxide layer may have irregularities, and if there is no separate description of the oxide layer thickness, it refers to the average thickness of the oxide layer with respect to the measurement position.

[0082] In the present invention, in the process of applying a Si diffusion composition and diffusion annealing it, an oxide layer having a certain thickness or more is inevitably formed. If the cold-rolled sheet is annealed in a non-oxidizing atmosphere without performing the Si diffusion process, the oxide layer can be formed very thinly, less than 1 μm. However, in this case, it is difficult to achieve the Si concentration gradient and iron loss desired in the present invention. In addition, if the thickness of the oxide layer is too thick, the magnetism may be deteriorated. More specifically, the thickness of the oxide layer may be 1.0 to 7.0 μm. More specifically, it may be 2.0 to 6.0 μm.

[0083] In addition, in one embodiment of the present invention, when applying a Si diffusion composition and diffusion annealing it, oxygen inevitably diffuses into the steel sheet. At this time, the amount of oxygen relative to the entire thickness of the steel sheet is concentrated in the aforementioned oxide layer, and almost no oxygen exists at the center of the sheet thickness. However, when calculating the average oxygen content relative to the entire thickness of the steel sheet, it may be 0.0030 to 0.0150 wt%. When annealing a cold-rolled sheet in a non-oxidizing atmosphere without performing the Si diffusion process, the amount of oxygen can be controlled to be very low, but in this case, it is difficult to achieve the Si concentration gradient and iron loss targeted by the present invention. In addition, if the amount of oxygen becomes too large, the magnetism may be deteriorated. More specifically, the amount of oxygen may be 0.0050 to 0.0100 wt%.

[0084] The non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention has excellent high-frequency iron loss due to suppression of diffusion of Si and formation of an oxide layer. Specifically, the iron loss (W 10 / 1k ) may be 53.0 W / kg or less. At this time, the iron loss is based on a thickness of 0.2 mm. Iron loss (W 10 / 1k ) is the iron loss when a magnetic flux density of 1.0 T is induced at a frequency of 1000 Hz. Iron loss can be measured by the Epstein measurement method or the SST (single sheet test) method. More specifically, iron loss (W 10 / 1k ) can be 20.0 W / kg to 50.0 W / kg.

[0085] In one embodiment of the present invention, not only the iron loss but also the magnetic flux density is excellent at the same time. Specifically, the magnetic flux density (B 25 ) can be 1.46T or more. Specifically, the magnetic flux density (B 25 ) can be 1.55 to 1.70T.

[0086]

[0087] A method for manufacturing a non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of manufacturing a cold-rolled sheet containing, by weight %, 0.3 to 5.5% of Si, 0.001 to 2.0% of Al, and 0.03 to 2.0% of Mn, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities; a coating step of applying a Si diffusion composition containing a Si compound to the surface of the cold-rolled sheet; a drying step of drying the Si diffusion composition; and a step of diffusion annealing the cold-rolled sheet.

[0088] Below, each step is explained in detail.

[0089] First, a cold-rolled sheet is manufactured containing Si: 0.3 to 5.5% by weight, Al: 0.001 to 2.0%, and Mn: 0.03 to 2.0%, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities. The alloy composition of the cold-rolled sheet is the same as described above, so a duplicate description is omitted.

[0090] The method for manufacturing a cold-rolled sheet is not particularly limited, and may include a step of hot-rolling a slab containing Si: 0.3 to 5.5% by weight, Al: 0.001 to 2.0%, and Mn: 0.03 to 2.0% by weight, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities, to manufacture a hot-rolled sheet; and a step of cold-rolling the hot-rolled sheet to manufacture a cold-rolled sheet.

[0091] First, a slab is manufactured. The reason for limiting the addition ratio of each component within the slab is the same as the reason for limiting the composition of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet described above, so a repeated explanation is omitted. Since the composition of the slab does not substantially change during the manufacturing processes such as hot rolling, hot-rolled sheet annealing, and cold rolling described later, the composition of the slab and the composition of the cold-rolled sheet are substantially the same. In addition, during the diffusion annealing process, only Si and Al are diffused, and the alloy composition of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet and the remaining components excluding Si and Al may be the same.

[0092] Prior to the step of manufacturing a hot-rolled plate, the slab may be heated to 1100°C or higher. Specifically, the slab is placed in a heating furnace and heated to 1100 to 1250°C. When heated at a temperature exceeding 1250°C, precipitates may be re-dissolved and finely precipitated after hot rolling. More specifically, the slab heating temperature may be 1100°C to 1200°C.

[0093] The heated slab is hot-rolled to a thickness of 1.5 to 4.0 mm to produce a hot-rolled sheet. In one embodiment of the present invention, a step of preliminary cold rolling prior to cold rolling is also included, so that even if the thickness of the hot-rolled sheet is relatively thick, a non-oriented electrical steel sheet of an appropriate thickness can be produced. More specifically, the thickness of the hot-rolled sheet may be 1.5 to 3.5 mm.

[0094] The step of manufacturing the hot rolled sheet may include a step of finish rolling at a temperature of 850°C or higher.

[0095] If the hot rolling finishing temperature is too low, the rolling load increases, which reduces the hot rolling workability. In addition, a lot of deformation structures remain in the hot rolled steel sheet, which can cause an increase in the rolling load during the subsequent preliminary cold rolling process. In addition, during the intermediate annealing, deformation structures are removed. <111> / ND The recrystallization of the orientation grains is promoted, resulting in a lower magnetic flux density. Therefore, the higher the hot rolling finishing temperature, the better. More specifically, the finishing rolling temperature can be 850 to 1000°C.

[0096] The step of manufacturing a hot rolled sheet may include a coiling step at a temperature of 600 to 800°C. A rough rolling step may also be included before the finish rolling step.

[0097] If the temperature during the coiling step is controlled too low, the recovery and recrystallization of the hot-rolled deformation structure will not occur well, and the cooling load will increase in order to quickly cool the steel sheet to a low temperature, which may make it difficult to coil the supercooled coil. On the other hand, if the temperature is too high, recovery and recrystallization may be promoted, but additional oxidation by atmospheric oxygen may occur during coiling, which may cause thicker scale formation and the problem of intergranular oxidation. Intergranular oxidation of the hot-rolled sheet may promote intergranular corrosion during the subsequent pickling process, which may increase the possibility of surface stripe defects and severely wear the rolling rolls. More specifically, the coiling temperature may be 650 to 750°C.

[0098] After the step of manufacturing a hot-rolled sheet, an additional step of annealing the hot-rolled sheet at a temperature range of 600 to 1100°C may be included. If the hot-rolled sheet annealing temperature is too low, the recrystallized structure may not be formed or may grow finely, thereby reducing the effect of increasing the magnetic flux density. On the other hand, if the annealing temperature is too high, the magnetic properties may actually deteriorate, and the rolling workability may deteriorate due to deformation of the sheet shape. More specifically, the hot-rolled sheet annealing temperature may be 750 to 1000°C.

[0099] Hot-rolled sheet annealing is performed to increase the magnetic orientation as needed, and may be omitted. The annealing method is not particularly limited, and can be performed in batch or continuous mode.

[0100] Hot-rolled hot-rolled sheets can be pickled as needed.

[0101] Next, the hot-rolled sheet is pickled and cold-rolled to a predetermined thickness. Depending on the thickness of the hot-rolled sheet, the reduction ratio may be applied differently, but cold-rolling can be performed to a final thickness of 0.10 to 0.65 mm by applying a reduction ratio of 70 to 95%. To adjust the reduction ratio, single cold rolling or two or more cold rollings with intermediate annealing may be performed. More specifically, the reduction ratio may be 75 to 90%. The thickness of the cold-rolled sheet may be 0.15 to 0.35 mm.

[0102] Next, in the application step, a Si diffusion composition containing a Si compound is applied to the cold-rolled plate.

[0103] Any Si compound that can diffuse Si into the steel sheet through prolonged annealing may be used without limitation. Specifically, the Si compound may include one or more of pure Si, Si alloys, Si oxides, nitrides, or carbides, and silane compounds. Additionally, the Si compound may include one or more of FeSi, Fe3Si, Fe3Al, and FeAl.

[0104] More specifically, it may include pure Si, Si alloy, and Fe3Si.

[0105] The Si compound may be composed of particles with a particle size of 0.1 to 10 μm, which may account for more than 95% of the total volume. If the particle size of the Si compound is too small, the particles may clump together during slurry mixing, which may cause surface defects. If the particle size of the Si compound is too large, it may be difficult to uniformly apply the Si compound to the surface of the steel sheet, and Si may not diffuse smoothly into the steel sheet. The average particle size of the Si compound is the average particle size for the number of compound particles, and can be measured using a particle size analyzer (PSA) using a laser diffraction method. More specifically, the Si compound may be composed of particles with a particle size of 0.1 to 10 μm, which may account for more than 99% of the total volume.

[0106] The Si diffusion composition further includes an Al compound, and may include 100 parts by weight of the Si compound and 10 to 50 parts by weight of the Al compound as a solid content. In one embodiment of the present invention, the solid content means the weight of each compound after heating it at 180°C for 20 minutes or more and removing all volatile matter.

[0107] Al compounds improve insulation, increase bonding with Si compounds, and facilitate the formation of intermetallic compounds. If too little Al is included, it may be difficult to achieve the aforementioned effects. If too much Al is included, numerous Al inclusions may form, resulting in reduced magnetism. More specifically, the Al compound may be included in an amount of 15 to 30 parts by weight.

[0108] Any substance capable of diffusing Al into the steel plate may be used as the Al compound without limitation. Examples include pure Al and aluminum alkoxide.

[0109] The average particle size of the Al compound may be 1 to 1000 nm. If the particle size of the Al compound is too small, the Al compounds may agglomerate with each other. If the particle size of the Al compound is too large, the Al may not diffuse smoothly into the steel sheet. More specifically, the lower limit of the average particle size of the Al compound may be 5 nm. The upper limit of the average particle size of the Al compound may be 750 nm.

[0110] The Si diffusion composition may further comprise a ceramic powder comprising an oxide, nitride, carbide or oxynitride comprising at least one selected from Li, B, Ca, Sr, Mg, Al, P, Ti, V, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Sn and Ba as a component. The ceramic powder serves to control the amount of slurry applied and to determine the Si content of the final steel sheet.

[0111] The ceramic powder may be included in an amount of 10 to 1,000 parts by weight in terms of solid content. If the ceramic powder is included in too little, problems may arise in securing the coating amount. If the ceramic powder is included in too much, the slurry viscosity may increase, which may lead to problems in terms of surface defects. More specifically, the ceramic powder may be included in an amount of 20 to 500 parts by weight.

[0112] The ceramic powder may be at least one of Al2O3, TiO2, MgO·Al2O3, MgO·TiO2, 3Al2O3·2SiO2, ZrO2·SiO2, TiN, CrN, SrTiO3, MgAl2O4, Y2O3, FeTiO3, and Li2O·Al2O3·SiO2.

[0113] The average particle size of the ceramic powder may range from 8 to 2500 nm. If the particle size of the ceramic powder is too small, problems may arise in securing a sufficient coating amount. If the particle size of the ceramic powder is too large, the viscosity may increase, resulting in poor surface quality and preventing smooth diffusion of Si into the steel sheet. More specifically, the average particle size of the ceramic powder may range from 10 nm to 1500 nm.

[0114] In addition to the components described above, the Si diffusion composition may further include a solvent. The solvent enables the Si diffusion composition to be applied uniformly. If the amount of solvent is too small, the application of the Si diffusion composition may not be easy. If the amount of solvent is too large, the viscosity of the Si diffusion composition may be too low, making it difficult to apply a sufficient amount of the composition onto the steel plate. The solvent may be included in an amount of 10 to 1500 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the Si compound. More specifically, the solvent may be included in an amount of 50 to 1000 parts by weight. The solvent may include at least one of water and alcohol.

[0115] In addition to the components described above, the Si diffusion composition may further include additional components, and this is not excluded in one embodiment of the present invention. Examples of additional components may include phosphoric acid, sodium silicate, and fluoride ion solutions.

[0116] The amount of Si diffusion composition applied in the application step is 5 to 100 g / m 2 It can be. At this time, the coating amount is based on the solid content. If the coating amount is too small, sufficient diffusion of Si will not occur, making it difficult to fully achieve the effect of Si diffusion. If the coating amount is too large, the problem of poor processability may occur. More specifically, the coating amount is 20 to 70 / m 2 It can be. Specifically, solid content refers to the mass remaining after heat treatment for 9 seconds under dry conditions of 650℃.

[0117] Application methods include roll coaters, brushes, etc. From a productivity perspective, application can be done using a roll coater.

[0118] After the coating step, in the drying step, the Si diffusion composition is dried to form a Si diffusion coating layer. The drying temperature is sufficient as long as it can remove the solvent in the Si diffusion composition, and may be specifically 300 to 850°C. The drying time may be 10 to 180 seconds. More specifically, the temperature may be 500 to 800°C. The drying time may be 15 to 150 seconds. After drying at the drying temperature, cooling may be performed at a cooling rate of 20°C / sec or more. By cooling rapidly in this manner, automatic removal of unreacted residual composition may be induced. The cooling section may be from the drying temperature to 100°C.

[0119] Next, the cold-rolled sheet is diffusion annealed. During this process, Si and Al diffuse into the steel sheet from the Si diffusion composition applied to the surface of the cold-rolled sheet.

[0120] In one embodiment of the present invention, by appropriately controlling the atmospheric conditions during diffusion, the formation of an oxide layer and diffusion of oxygen within a non-oriented electrical steel sheet can be suppressed to the greatest extent possible. Specifically, during the diffusion annealing step, the atmosphere may contain at least 98% hydrogen by volume and have a dew point of -25°C.

[0121] In the diffusion annealing step, hydrogen is contained in an amount of at least 98,000 vol%. If the hydrogen fraction is too low, oxygen may react on the surface of the steel sheet, or hydrogen in the atmosphere may not react with the oxygen present in the steel sheet, resulting in a thick oxide layer or a large amount of oxygen penetrating into the steel sheet. More specifically, it may contain 98,200 to 99,999 vol%. The remainder may contain one or more of nitrogen and oxygen.

[0122] During the diffusion annealing process, the dew point can be below -25°C. The dew point is proportional to the amount of H2O in the atmosphere. A high dew point can cause the water vapor in the atmosphere to react with the steel plate, forming a thick oxide layer or allowing large amounts of oxygen to penetrate the steel plate. More specifically, the dew point can range from -50°C to -30°C.

[0123] The diffusion annealing temperature may be between 950°C and 1100°C. If the diffusion annealing temperature is too low, Si diffusion may not be sufficient, failing to achieve the desired effect. If the diffusion annealing temperature is too high, pores may form, resulting in poor magnetism. More specifically, the temperature may be between 950°C and 1050°C.

[0124] The time can be from 1 to 10 hours. If the time is too short, the diffusion of Si may not be sufficient, and the desired effect may not be achieved. More specifically, the time can be from 2 to 7 hours.

[0125] After diffusion annealing, the final thickness of the steel sheet can be 0.10 to 0.65 mm, and the thickness can be increased somewhat compared to the cold rolled sheet due to the application and diffusion of the Si diffusion composition.

[0126] The steel sheet after diffusion annealing may further include a washing and drying step to remove unreacted substances.

[0127] Steel sheets that have undergone diffusion annealing may further include a pickling step to make their surface more attractive.

[0128] The acid may be prepared using at least one acid selected from hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and hydrofluoric acid.

[0129] The steel sheet after diffusion annealing may further include a plasma treatment step to make the surface more beautiful.

[0130] Afterwards, a step of forming an insulating film may be further included. Since insulating films are widely known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Specifically, an insulating coating layer may be formed by applying an insulating coating layer-forming composition containing metal phosphate and silica as main components and performing heat treatment.

[0131]

[0132] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments and comparative examples of the present invention are described. However, the following examples are only preferred embodiments of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following examples.

[0133]

[0134] Experimental example

[0135] A slab was prepared containing silicon (Si) as shown in Table 2 below, aluminum (Al): 0.002 wt%, manganese (Mn): 0.10 wt%, tin (Sn): 0.04 wt%, antimony (Sb): 0.04 wt%, phosphorus (P): 0.013 wt%, and the remainder being iron and other unavoidable impurities.

[0136] The slab was heated at 1100℃ and then hot-rolled to a thickness of 1.8 mm to produce a hot-rolled plate.

[0137] After coiling the hot-rolled plate at 700°C, it was cooled in the air, annealed at 1030°C for 2 minutes, then rapidly cooled in water, pickled, and then cold-rolled to a thickness of 0.20 mm to produce a cold-rolled plate.

[0138] On the surface of a cold-rolled plate, a silicon powder having an average particle size of 1 ㎛ (Si: 99.99 wt% or more, particle size range of 0.5 to 5 ㎛, 99.9 wt% or more) was stirred with water to prepare a Si diffusion composition.

[0139] The manufactured Si diffusion composition was applied to a cold-rolled plate in the solid content amounts shown in Table 1 below. Thereafter, it was dried at 650°C for 9 seconds.

[0140] A cold-rolled sheet coated with a Si diffusion composition was diffusion annealed for 2 hours under the conditions shown in Table 1 below.

[0141] The surface of the steel plate on which diffusion annealing was completed was washed with water, dried at room temperature, and then immersed in a nitric acid solution containing 0.5% hydrofluoric acid at 65°C for 12 seconds to remove unreacted substances, washed again with water, and finally dried to manufacture a 0.2 mm thick non-oriented electrical steel plate.

[0142] Comparative Example 11 is an example in which a cold-rolled sheet was manufactured in the same manner, but no Si annealing separator was applied, and annealed for 120 seconds under the conditions listed in Table 1 below.

[0143] The thickness of the oxide layer of the final manufactured steel plate was measured using a transmission electron microscope (TEM) as the maximum depth at which granular oxides such as Al2O3, SiO2, and MnO exist from the surface of the steel plate.

[0144] The oxygen concentration in the steel plate was measured using ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry).

[0145] The Si concentrations in the central and surface regions were measured using a scanning electron microscope / energy-dispersive, X-ray spectroscopy (SEM / EDX).

[0146] Iron Loss (W 10 / 1000 ) was measured in the rolling direction and the direction perpendicular to the rolling direction using the Epstein method, and the average of these was displayed.

[0147] Amount of Si diffusion composition applied (g / m) 2 ) Diffusion temperature (℃) Hydrogen volume (%) Dew point (℃) Example 1 3 2 10 4 39 9.275-39 Example 2 3 11 0 0 79 8.69 9-35 Example 3 4 5 10 1 59 8.95 7-38 Example 4 2 7 10 4 0 9 8.55 0-37 Example 5 6 5 10 0 69 9.60 8-35 Example 6 3 5 10 4 6 9 9.90 7-37 Example 7 4 5 9 5 9 9.77 5-41 Example 8 2 4 9 9 19 9.33 7-42 Example 9 5 6 10 5 0 9 9.79 5-44 Example 10 2 4 10 3 59 8.30 8-39 Comparative Example 1 2 4 9 6 0 5 0.42 1-39 Comparative Example 2 2 5 9 4 5 7 0.48 3-38 Comparative Example 3 1 8 9 7 0 9 9 30 Comparative Example 4 3 9 6 0 9 9 9 8 9 ...

[0148] Surface Si concentration (weight%), central Si concentration (weight%), oxygen content (wt.ppm), oxide layer thickness (㎛), iron loss (W10 / 1000, W / Kg)Example 15.61.6664.336.0Example 26.21.4754.848.4Example 34.41.9892.644.3Example 45.50.4553.843.5Example 56.50.9955.637.7Example 65.01.6724.438.2Example 74.11.0843.745.7Example 84.40.9843.745.8Example 94.41.2853.948.1Example 106.22.0882.741.5Comparative Example 13. 82.8867.757.0Comparative Example 24.53.2748.261.2Comparative Example 36.00.6648.256.1Comparative Example 46.05.0FractureFractureFractureComparative Example 56.32.4598.554.1Comparative Example 62.01.5653.964.5Comparative Example 72.71.4544.461.3Comparative Example 82.30.9806.863.4Comparative Example 93.41.12438.156.6Comparative Example 104.32.22108.464.6Comparative Example 112.52.550.570.2

[0149] As shown in Tables 1 and 2, it can be confirmed that in the examples in which the conditions during diffusion annealing were appropriately controlled, Si diffusion occurred appropriately, the thickness of the oxide layer was suppressed, the amount of oxygen penetration was small, and the iron loss was excellent. On the other hand, in the cases in which the conditions during diffusion annealing were not appropriately controlled, it can be confirmed that Si diffusion did not occur appropriately or the thickness of the oxide layer was formed too thick, resulting in poor iron loss.

[0150] Comparative Example 11 is a case where the Si diffusion process was not performed, and it can be confirmed that the iron loss is inferior.

[0151] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but can be manufactured in a variety of different forms. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in other specific forms without altering the technical spirit or essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood as illustrative in all respects and not restrictive.

Claims

Containing Si: 0.3 to 7.0% by weight, Al: 0.001 to 3.0%, and Mn: 0.03 to 2.0%, with the remainder being Fe and inevitable impurities. A non-oriented electrical steel sheet having an oxide layer extending from the surface of the steel sheet toward the inside of the steel sheet, the thickness of the oxide layer being 7 ㎛ or less. In clause 1, A non-oriented electrical steel sheet having an oxygen content of 0.0030 to 0.0150 wt% for the entire thickness of the steel sheet. In the first paragraph, Si content at the center of plate thickness (t / 2) [CM Si ] and the Si content in the area from the surface to the inner direction of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet up to 25% of the total thickness [SM Si ] difference ([SM Si ]-[CM Si ]) is a non-oriented electrical steel sheet having ΔSi of 0.1 wt% or more. In the first paragraph, Si content at the center of plate thickness (t / 2) [CM Si ] is a non-oriented electrical steel sheet having 0.3 to 5.5 wt%. In the first paragraph, Al content at the center of plate thickness (t / 2) [CM Al ] and the Al content in the area from the surface to the inner direction of the non-oriented electrical steel sheet up to 25% of the total thickness [SM Al ] difference ([SM Al ]-[CM Al ]) is a non-oriented electrical steel sheet having ΔAl of 0.1 wt% or more. In the first paragraph, Non-oriented electrical steel sheet further comprising at least one of C: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), N: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), S: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ti: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Nb: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and V: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%). In the first paragraph, A non-oriented electrical steel sheet further comprising at least one of P: 0.1 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Cu: 0.005 to 0.2 wt%, Cr: 0.01 to 0.5 wt%, Sn: 0.1 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Sb: 0.1 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ni: 0.05 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and Zn: 0.01 wt% or less (excluding 0%). In the first paragraph, Non-oriented electrical steel sheet further comprising at least one of Bi: 0.200 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Pb: 0.200 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ge: 0.200 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and As: 0.200 wt% or less (excluding 0%). In the first paragraph, Non-oriented electrical steel sheet further comprising at least one of Mo: 0.03 wt% or less (excluding 0%), B: 0.0050 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Ca: 0.0050 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Zr: 0.005 wt% or less (excluding 0%), Te: 0.01 wt% or less (excluding 0%), and Mg: 0.0050 wt% or less (excluding 0%). A step for manufacturing a cold rolled sheet comprising Si: 0.3 to 5.5% by weight, Al: 0.001 to 2.0%, and Mn: 0.03 to 2.0%, with the remainder being Fe and unavoidable impurities; A coating step of applying a Si diffusion composition containing a Si compound to the surface of the cold-rolled plate; A drying step for drying the above Si diffusion composition; and Including a step of diffusion annealing the above cold rolled sheet, In the above-mentioned application step, the application amount of the Si diffusion composition is 5 to 100 g / m 2 And, A method for manufacturing a non-oriented electrical steel sheet in which the atmosphere in the above diffusion annealing step contains 98% or more of hydrogen by volume and the dew point is -25°C or lower. In Article 10, A method for manufacturing a non-oriented electrical steel sheet, wherein the Si compound has particles having a particle size of 0.1 to 10 ㎛ occupying 95% or more of the total volume. In Article 10, A method for manufacturing a non-oriented electrical steel sheet having a cracking temperature of 950 to 1100°C in the above diffusion annealing step. In Article 10, A method for manufacturing a non-oriented electrical steel sheet having a soaking time of 1 to 10 hours in the above diffusion annealing step.