Non-oriented electrical steel sheet composition control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Non-oriented electrical steel sheets used in eco-friendly vehicle motors require high magnetic permeability, low high-frequency iron loss, and high magnetic flux density, which existing technologies fail to achieve effectively due to inadequate control of segregation elements like Sn, Sb, and P, and trace elements such as Ga and Ge.
Innovation Solution
A non-oriented electrical steel sheet is developed by simultaneously controlling the content of Ga, Ge, Sn, Sb, and P, within specific weight percentages, and optimizing the composition of Si, Al, and Mn, to enhance magnetic properties and texture, achieved through a manufacturing process involving hot rolling, cold rolling, and annealing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional electrical steel sheets are used without controlling segregation elements (Sn, Sb, P) and trace elements (Ga, Ge), then manufacturing is simpler, but magnetic permeability is insufficient and high-frequency iron loss is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by precisely controlling the chemical composition parameters of the steel sheet, specifically limiting segregation elements (Sn: 0.003-0.05%, Sb: 0.003-0.03%, P: 0.003-0.05%) and trace elements (Ga: 0.0005-0.02%, Ge: 0.0005-0.02%). This systematic parameter control transforms the steel sheet's magnetic properties, achieving high magnetic permeability (≥8000 at 100 A/m) and low coercive force (≤40 A/m at B=2.0 T), thereby resolving the contradiction between improved magnetic reliability and composition control complexity.
2Loss of energy
If conventional electrical steel sheets are used without element control, then manufacturing cost is lower, but high-frequency iron loss increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements parameter changes by optimizing the chemical composition to achieve low high-frequency iron loss. By controlling segregation elements (Sn, Sb, P) and trace elements (Ga, Ge) within specific ranges, the steel sheet achieves reduced core loss at high frequencies, which is critical for motor efficiency. The manufacturing process complexity is managed through standardized hot rolling, cold rolling, and annealing procedures that are compatible with the compositional constraints.
3Power
If electrical steel sheet requires high magnetic flux density for low-speed torque, then magnetic properties must be optimized, but this conflicts with low high-frequency iron loss requirement for high-speed operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves this contradiction through comprehensive parameter changes in chemical composition. By simultaneously optimizing segregation elements (Sn, Sb, P) and trace elements (Ga, Ge) within specific concentration ranges, the steel sheet achieves dual optimization: high magnetic flux density (Bs≥1.85 T) for low-speed torque production and low high-frequency iron loss for high-speed efficiency. This compositional parameter control enables the motor to maintain excellent performance across the entire operating speed range.
4Manufacturing precision
If trace elements (Ga, Ge) and segregation elements (Sn, Sb, P) are not controlled, then manufacturing is easier, but texture control and magnetic properties deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by establishing precise control ranges for trace elements (Ga: 0.0005-0.02%, Ge: 0.0005-0.02%) and segregation elements (Sn: 0.003-0.05%, Sb: 0.003-0.03%, P: 0.003-0.05%). This systematic parameter control directly influences the steel sheet's texture development during hot rolling and annealing, achieving the required texture precision (P200/(P211+P310)≥0.5) while managing element content control through standardized manufacturing procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The resulting steel sheet exhibits improved magnetic permeability, reduced high-frequency iron loss, and increased magnetic flux density, making it suitable for high-speed rotation and contributing to extended mileage in eco-friendly vehicles.
Implementation Method 1
a method for manufacturing the non-oriented electrical steel sheet includes: producing a slab; hot-rolling the slab; cold-rolling the hot-rolled sheet; and annealing the cold-rolled sheet
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AI summary
A non-oriented electrical steel sheet according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes, by weight, Si: 2.0 to 3.5%, Al: 0.3 to 2.5%, Mn: 0.3 to 3.5%, Sn: 0.0030 to 0.2%, Sb: 0.0030 to 0.15%, P: 0.0040 to 0.18%, individually or in a total amount of 0.0005 to 0.03% of at least one of Ga and Ge, and a remainder including Fe and unavoidable impurities, and satisfies Equation 1 below.0.05≤([Sn]+[Sb])/[P]≤25 [Equation 1]([Sn], [Sb], and [P] respectively represent the content (% by weight) of Sn, Sb, and P.)