NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION

Quality characteristics of ZAM

High formability

ZJ treatment
Chromium-free organic lubrication treatment

① Good formability

The coefficient of friction is reduced by the addition of special wax so that the product exhibits excellent formability and allows elimination of additional forming lubricants.

② Superior corrosion resistance

Flat and bent sections show superior corrosion resistance.

③ Excellent fingerprint resistance

Fingerprints left during handling are hardly noticeable.

④ Superior compatibility with the environment

The resultant material is friendly to the environment because its film is entirely free of chromium.

ZJ treatment Chromium-free organic lubrication treatment

Quality characteristics

Treatment Type Elution of chromium Corrosion resistance Coefficient of dynamic friction Contact resistance (grounded) Fingerprint resistance Alkali resistance Solvent resistance
ZJ treatment Organic No elution SST240h, white rust occurrence 10% or less 0.1 ΔL≤0.5 OK OK
ZG treatment Organic No elution SST240h, white rust occurrence 10% or less 0.2 ΔL≤0.5 OK OK
ZC treatment Inorganic No elution SST72h, white rust occurrence 10% or less 0.3〜0.4 ΔL≤1.0 10-5〜10-4Ω OK OK
Elution of chromium: Amount of chromium elution measured after the specimen has been immersed for 3 minutes in boiling water
Corrosion resistance: Salt spray test (JIS Z2371)
Coefficient of dynamic friction: Reference sheet: SUS304BA, load: 0.98 N, sliding rate: 150 mm/min
Contact resistance value: Measured by the four-terminal, four-probe method (Dia Instruments MCP-TPO3P)
Alkali resistance: Appearance after immersion for 2 minutes in alkali degreasing agent (Nippon Paint SD-270) adjusted to pH of 12 and a temperature of 40°C
Fingerprint resistance: Difference in brightness (ΔL) before and after impression with artificial finger-smudge solution (JIS K2246)
Solvent resistance: Appearance after immersion for 2 minutes in acetone
(Evaluation standard for alkali resistance and solvent resistance/ ○ : No change, △ : Some discoloration, × : Film peeling)

Corrosion resistance of flat section

Appearances after salt spray test

ZJ treatment
Appearances after salt spray test : ZJ treatment
ZC treatment
Appearances after salt spray test : ZC treatment

After 72 hrs of SST

Reference scale: 20mm

ZJ treatment
Appearances after salt spray test : ZG treatment
ZC treatment
Appearances after salt spray test : ZC treatment

After 240 hrs of SST

Reference scale: 20mm

Scratch resistance of bent section

Appearances after processing

Scratch resistance of bent section : ZJ treatment

ZJ treatment

Reference scale: 10mm

Scratch resistance of bent section : ZC treatment

ZC treatment

Reference scale: 10mm

Product shape

ZJ:Product shape

Test pieces

ZJ treatment : Coating weight symbol 90, thickness: 0.8 mm
ZC treatment : Coating weight symbol 90, thickness: 0.8 mm