Technical Field
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a cold-rolled steel sheet and a method for manufacturing
the same, and more particularly, to a cold-rolled steel sheet and a method for manufacturing
the same that can be preferably applied to automobile collision and structural members.
Background Art
[0002] Recently, steel sheets for automobiles are required to have higher strength for improving
fuel efficiency or durability due to various environmental regulations and energy
use regulations. In particular, as impact stability regulations for automobiles have
recently spread, high-strength steel with excellent yield strength has been adopted
for structural members such as a member, a seat rail, and a pillar to improve the
impact resistance of a vehicle body. The higher the yield strength of the structural
member compared to the tensile strength, that is, the higher the yield ratio (yield
strength/tensile strength), the more advantageous it is in terms of impact energy
absorption capability. However, in general, as the strength of the steel sheet increases,
the elongation decreases, causing a problem of deterioration in formability, and thus
the development of a material that can compensate for this is required.
[0003] Typically, methods for strengthening steel include solid-solution strengthening,
precipitation strengthening, strengthening by grain refinement, and transformation
strengthening. However, among these methods, strengthening by solid-solution strengthening
and grain refinement has a disadvantage in that it is very difficult to manufacture
high-strength steel with a tensile strength of 490 MPa or more.
[0004] Precipitation-strengthened high-strength steel is a technology that secures strength
by adding carbide- and nitride-forming elements such as Cu, Nb, Ti, and V to precipitate
carbides and nitrides to strengthen the steel sheet, or by refining grains through
the suppression of grain growth by fine precipitates. This technology has the advantage
of easily obtaining high strength at a low manufacturing cost, but it has a disadvantage
in that high-temperature annealing must be performed to secure ductility by causing
sufficient recrystallization, as the recrystallization temperature sharply increases
due to fine precipitates. In addition, there is a problem in that it is difficult
to obtain high-strength steel of 600 MPa or higher with precipitation-strengthened
steel that strengthens a ferrite matrix by precipitating carbides and nitrides.
[0005] Various types of transformation-strengthened high-strength steels have been developed,
such as Dual Phase (DP) steel with a ferrite-martensite dual-phase structure including
hard martensite in a ferrite matrix, Transformation Induced Plasticity (TRIP) steel
using the transformation-induced plasticity of retained austenite, or Complex Phase
(CP) steel composed of ferrite and a hard bainite or martensite structure. However,
in such Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), the elongation is limited to about 8%
when the achievable tensile strength is 1500 MPa. Furthermore, for application as
structural members to ensure crash safety, Hot Press Forming (HPF) steel, which secures
final strength by quenching through direct contact with a die that is water-cooled
after forming at high temperature, is gaining attention, but its application is not
widespread due to excessive facility investment costs and high heat treatment and
process costs.
[0006] Recently, to further improve passenger safety during a collision, high-strengthening
and weight reduction of vehicle seat components are being pursued simultaneously.
These components are manufactured by two methods: roll forming and press forming.
As a component connecting the passenger and the vehicle body, the seat component must
provide support with high stress to prevent the passenger from being ejected outward
during a collision. For this, high yield strength and a high yield ratio are necessary.
In addition, since most of the processed components require stretch-flangeability,
the application of a steel material with excellent hole expandability is required.
[0007] Meanwhile, Patent Document 1 discloses a high-tensile-strength cold-rolled steel
sheet with a tensile strength of 880-1170 MPa, controlled to have a martensite single-phase
structure by optimizing the alloy composition and heat treatment conditions. Patent
Document 2 discloses a method for manufacturing a high-tensile-strength steel sheet,
wherein a steel sheet in which the volume fraction of a low-temperature transformation
phase composed of martensite and retained austenite accounts for 90% or more of the
entire metal structure is held by heating in a two-phase region, thereby controlling
it to a structure of fine ferrite and austenite including laths of the low-temperature
transformation phase, and then by subsequent cooling, finally obtaining a metal structure
in which ferrite and the low-temperature transformation phase are finely dispersed
in a lath-like form.
[0008] However, although Patent Documents 1 and 2 claim that high yield strength can be
obtained without a water-cooling treatment, there are disadvantages such as very low
ductility or low stretch-flangeability due to the massive generation of austenite
in the steel.
[0009] Therefore, there is a need for the development of an ultra-high-strength cold-rolled
steel sheet with excellent formability due to high elongation and hole expandability.
[Prior Art Documents]
Disclosure of Invention
Technical Problem
[0011] An aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a cold-rolled steel sheet and a
method for manufacturing the same.
[0012] A preferred aspect of the present disclosure is to provide an ultra-high-strength
cold-rolled steel sheet with excellent formability due to high elongation and hole
expandability, and a method for manufacturing the same.
Solution to Problem
[0013] An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a cold-rolled steel sheet comprising,
by weight %: C: 0.050-0.40%, Mn: 1.0-3.0%, Cr: 0.010-1.20%, P: 0.0010-0.10%, S: 0.010%
or less (excluding 0%), Si+Sol.Al: 0.10-3.0%, Mo: 0.020-0.20%, and B: 0.0010-0.0050%,
with the balance being Fe and other unavoidable impurities; satisfying the following
Relational Expression 1; and having a microstructure comprising, by area %: 70-95%
of one or more of bainite and tempered martensite, 3-15% of retained austenite, and
a remainder structure, wherein the bainite and the tempered martensite have an average
grain size of 3 µm or less.
2.40 ≤ X = 7C + (1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B ≤ 3.0

(wherein, the content of each alloying element in Relational Expression 1 signifies
weight %.)
[0014] The cold-rolled steel sheet may further include one or more of N: 0.0010-0.010%,
Ti: 0.010-0.120%, and Nb: 0.0010-0.050%.
[0015] The content of Si may be 2.50% or less (excluding 0%), and the content of Sol.Al
may be 0.010-0.10%.
[0016] The remainder structure may include one or more of fresh martensite: 10% or less
(including 0%) and ferrite: 5% or less (including 0%).
[0017] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a yield strength (YS) of 1100 MPa or more, a
tensile strength (TS) of 1450 MPa or more, an elongation (El) of 9% or more, and a
hole expansion ratio (HER) of 30% or more.
[0018] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a product of tensile strength (TS) and elongation
(El) of 13050 MPa% or more.
[0019] Another embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing
a cold-rolled steel sheet, comprising: a step of heating a slab comprising, by weight
%: C: 0.050-0.40%, Mn: 1.0-3.0%, Cr: 0.010-1.20%, P: 0.0010-0.10%, S: 0.010% or less
(excluding 0%), Si+Sol.Al: 0.10-3.0%, Mo: 0.020-0.20%, and B: 0.0010-0.0050%, with
the balance being Fe and other unavoidable impurities, and satisfying the following
Relational Expression 1; a step of finish hot rolling the heated slab to obtain a
hot-rolled steel sheet; a step of coiling the hot-rolled steel sheet; a step of cold
rolling the coiled hot-rolled steel sheet to obtain a cold-rolled steel sheet; a step
of continuously annealing the cold-rolled steel sheet at a continuous annealing temperature
(SS) of 750-900°C; a step of first cooling the continuously annealed cold-rolled steel
sheet; a step of second cooling the first-cooled cold-rolled steel sheet to a second
cooling end temperature (Tq) of 150-350°C; and a step of reheating the second-cooled
cold-rolled steel sheet at a reheating temperature (Tp) of 200-450°C; wherein the
method satisfies the following Relational Expression 2.
2.40 ≤ X = 7C + (1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B ≤ 3.0
175 ≤ Y = 0.3(SS-A1) + 0.85(Ms-Tq) - 1.22(Tp-Tq) + 52X ≤ 216



(wherein, in Relational Expression 1, the content of each alloying element is in weight
%, and in Relational Expression 2, SS denotes the continuous annealing temperature,
A1 denotes the eutectoid transformation temperature, Ms denotes the martensite transformation
start temperature, Tq denotes the second cooling end temperature, and Tp denotes the
reheating temperature, where A1 is expressed by Equation 2, Ms is expressed by Equation
3, and X denotes 7C + (1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B.)
[0020] The slab heating may be performed at 1000-1350°C.
[0021] The finish hot rolling may be performed at Ar3-1000°C.
[0022] The coiling may be performed at 450-750°C.
[0023] The cold rolling may be performed at a cold reduction ratio of 20-90%.
[0024] The first cooling may be performed to a first cooling end temperature of 550-750°C.
[0025] The first cooling may be performed at a first cooling rate of 1-10°C/s.
[0026] The second cooling may be performed at a second cooling rate of 5-60°C/s.
[0027] After the reheating, a step of temper rolling the cold-rolled steel sheet at an elongation
of 0.010-1.0% may be further included.
Advantageous Effects of Invention
[0028] According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a cold-rolled steel sheet and a
method for manufacturing the same can be provided.
[0029] According to a preferred aspect of the present disclosure, an ultra-high-strength
cold-rolled steel sheet with excellent formability due to high elongation and hole
expandability, and a method for manufacturing the same, can be provided.
Brief Description of Drawings
[0030] FIG. 1 is a photograph of Inventive Example 1 according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure, observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM).
Best Mode for the Invention
[0031] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments
only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular
forms are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the term "comprises" when
used in this specification, specifies the presence of stated features, integers, steps,
operations, elements, and/or components, but does not preclude the presence or addition
of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components,
and/or groups thereof.
[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used
herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the
art to which this disclosure belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such
as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a
meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and
the present disclosure, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal
sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0033] Hereinafter, a cold-rolled steel sheet according to an embodiment of the present
disclosure will be described. First, the alloy composition of the present disclosure
will be described. However, the content of the alloy composition described below signifies
weight % unless otherwise specified.
C: 0.050-0.40%
[0034] Carbon (C) is a very important element added to strengthen the transformation structure.
C promotes high strength and facilitates the formation of martensite in transformation-structured
steel. As the C content increases, the amount of martensite in the steel increases.
However, if the C content exceeds 0.40%, the strength of martensite increases, but
the strength difference with ferrite, which has a low carbon concentration, becomes
large, and this strength difference easily causes fracture at the interphase interface
when stress is applied, thereby deteriorating stretch-flangeability. In addition,
weldability deteriorates, causing welding defects during component processing by customers.
On the other hand, if the C content is less than 0.050%, it is very difficult to secure
the strength of martensite desired in the present disclosure. Therefore, it is preferable
that the C content is in the range of 0.050-0.40%.
[0035] More preferably, the lower limit of the C content is 0.080%, and even more preferably
0.10%. More preferably, the upper limit of the C content is 0.350%, and even more
preferably 0.30%.
[0036] Mn: 1.0-3.0% Manganese (Mn) is an element that refines grains without impairing ductility
and strengthens steel by completely precipitating sulfur in the steel as MnS, thereby
preventing hot shortness due to the formation of FeS. In addition, it serves to lower
the critical cooling rate at which the martensite phase is obtained, thereby allowing
martensite to be formed more easily. If the Mn content is less than 1.0%, it may be
difficult to sufficiently secure the aforementioned effects. If the Mn content exceeds
3.0%, problems such as weldability and hot-rollability are likely to occur. Therefore,
it is preferable that the Mn content is in the range of 1.0-3.0%.
[0037] More preferably, the lower limit of the Mn content is 1.20%, even more preferably
1.50%, and most preferably 1.70%. More preferably, the upper limit of the Mn content
is 2.90%, even more preferably 2.70%, and most preferably 2.50%.
[0038] Cr: 0.010-1.20% Chromium (Cr) is a component added to improve the hardenability of
steel and secure high strength, and is an effective element for forming martensite,
a low-temperature transformation phase. If the Cr content is less than 0.010%, it
is difficult to sufficiently obtain the aforementioned effects. If the Cr content
exceeds 1.20%, not only are the effects saturated, but cold-rollability may also deteriorate
as the strength of the hot-rolled steel sheet excessively increases. Therefore, it
is preferable that the Cr content is in the range of 0.010-1.20%.
[0039] More preferably, the lower limit of the Cr content is 0.050%, even more preferably
0.10%, and most preferably 0.30%. More preferably, the upper limit of the Cr content
is 1.0%, even more preferably 0.80%, and most preferably 0.70%.
[0040] P: 0.0010-0.10% Phosphorus (P), as a substitutional alloying element with the greatest
solid-solution strengthening effect, serves to improve in-plane anisotropy and enhance
strength. If the P content is less than 0.0010%, it may be difficult to sufficiently
secure this effect, and it may also cause a problem of increased manufacturing costs.
If the P content exceeds 0.10%, press formability deteriorates and brittleness of
the steel may occur. Therefore, it is preferable that the P content is in the range
of 0.0010-0.10%.
[0041] More preferably, the lower limit of the P content is 0.0050%, even more preferably
0.0080%, and most preferably 0.010%. More preferably, the upper limit of the P content
is 0.080%, even more preferably 0.060%, and most preferably 0.040%.
[0042] S: 0.010% or less (excluding 0%) Sulfur (S) is an impurity element in steel that
impairs the ductility and weldability of the steel sheet. If the S content exceeds
0.010%, it is highly likely to impair the ductility and weldability of the steel sheet,
so in the present disclosure, it is preferable to limit the S content to 0.010% or
less. More preferably, the S content is 0.0050% or less, even more preferably 0.0010%
or less, and most preferably 0.0009% or less.
Si+Sol.Al: 0.10-3.0%
[0043] If the content of Si+Sol.Al is less than 0.10%, elongation may be reduced. If the
content of Si+Sol.Al exceeds 3.0%, weldability may be deteriorated. Therefore, it
is preferable that the content of Si+Sol.Al is in the range of 0.10-3.0%. More preferably,
the lower limit of the Si+Sol.Al content is 0.50%, even more preferably 0.80%, and
most preferably 1.0%. More preferably, the upper limit of the Si+Sol.Al content is
2.80%, even more preferably 2.60%, and most preferably 2.50%.
[0044] The content of Si may be 2.50% or less (excluding 0%). Silicon (Si) promotes ferrite
transformation and increases the carbon content in untransformed austenite, forming
a composite structure of ferrite and martensite, which hinders the increase in martensite
strength. In addition, in relation to surface properties, it is desirable to limit
its addition as much as possible because it not only causes surface scale defects
but also deteriorates phosphatability. Accordingly, in the present disclosure, the
Si content can be controlled to 2.50% or less. More preferably, the Si content is
2.30% or less, even more preferably 2.10% or less, and most preferably 2.0% or less.
[0045] The content of Sol.Al may be 0.010-0.10%. Soluble aluminum (Sol.Al) is an effective
element not only for deoxidation by combining with oxygen in the steel, but also for
improving the hardenability of martensite by partitioning carbon in ferrite to austenite.
If the content of Sol.Al is less than 0.010%, it may be difficult to sufficiently
secure this effect. If the content of Sol.Al exceeds 0.10%, the effect is saturated
and manufacturing costs may increase. Therefore, the content of Sol.Al may be in the
range of 0.010-0.10%. More preferably, the lower limit of the Sol.Al content is 0.0150%,
and even more preferably 0.020%. More preferably, the upper limit of the Sol.Al content
is 0.090%, even more preferably 0.080%, and most preferably 0.070%.
Mo: 0.020-0.20%
[0046] Molybdenum (Mo) is an element advantageous for securing strength through improvement
of hardenability and formation of Mo-based precipitates. If the Mo content is less
than 0.020%, it may be difficult to sufficiently secure this effect. If the Mo content
exceeds 0.20%, coarse carbides may form, which can be a disadvantage in that elongation
deteriorates. Therefore, it is preferable that the Mo content is in the range of 0.020-0.20%.
More preferably, the lower limit of the Mo content is 0.030%, even more preferably
0.040%, and most preferably 0.050%. More preferably, the upper limit of the Mo content
is 0.190%, even more preferably 0.180%, and most preferably 0.170%.
B: 0.0010-0.0050%
[0047] Boron (B) is an element that delays the transformation of austenite to pearlite during
the cooling process after annealing, and is an element that suppresses ferrite formation
and promotes martensite formation. If the B content is less than 0.0010%, it may be
difficult to sufficiently secure this effect. If the B content exceeds 0.0050%, there
may be a disadvantage of increased manufacturing costs due to an excess of ferroalloy.
Therefore, it is preferable that the B content is in the range of 0.0010-0.0050%.
More preferably, the lower limit of the B content is 0.00120%, even more preferably
0.00140%, and most preferably 0.00150%. More preferably, the upper limit of the B
content is 0.00450%, even more preferably 0.0040%, and most preferably 0.00350%.
[0048] The remaining component is iron (Fe). However, in a normal manufacturing process,
unintended impurities may be inevitably incorporated from raw materials or the surrounding
environment, so these cannot be excluded. Since these impurities are known to any
person skilled in the art of the normal manufacturing process, all of their details
are not specifically mentioned in this specification.
[0049] The cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure may further include one or
more of N: 0.0010-0.010%, Ti: 0.010-0.120%, and Nb: 0.0010-0.050%.
N: 0.0010-0.010%
[0050] Nitrogen (N) is a component that has an effective action of stabilizing austenite.
If the N content is less than 0.0010%, it is difficult to sufficiently obtain the
aforementioned effect. If the N content exceeds 0.010%, the risk of cracking during
continuous casting increases significantly due to the formation of AlN and the like.
Therefore, it is preferable that the N content is in the range of 0.0010-0.010%. More
preferably, the lower limit of the N content is 0.0020%, and even more preferably
0.0030%. More preferably, the upper limit of the N content is 0.0090%, even more preferably
0.0080%, and most preferably 0.0070%.
Ti: 0.010-0.120%
[0051] Titanium (Ti) is an element effective for grain refinement by precipitating nano-precipitates
through an increase in the strength of the steel sheet and bonding with carbon. These
nano-precipitates also serve to strengthen the matrix structure, thereby reducing
the hardness difference between phases. If the Ti content is less than 0.010%, it
may be difficult to sufficiently secure this effect. If the Ti content exceeds 0.120%,
ductility may be deteriorated due to the formation of coarse precipitates. Therefore,
it is preferable that the Ti content is in the range of 0.010-0.120%. More preferably,
the lower limit of the Ti content is 0.020%, and even more preferably 0.030%. More
preferably, the upper limit of the Ti content is 0.110%, and even more preferably
0.10%.
Nb: 0.0010-0.050%
[0052] Niobium (Nb) is an element effective for grain refinement by precipitating nano-precipitates
through an increase in the strength of the steel sheet and bonding with carbon. These
nano-precipitates also serve to strengthen the matrix structure, thereby reducing
the hardness difference between phases. If the Nb content is less than 0.0010%, it
may be difficult to sufficiently secure this effect. If the Nb content exceeds 0.050%,
ductility may be deteriorated due to the formation of coarse precipitates. Therefore,
it is preferable that the Nb content is in the range of 0.0010-0.050%. More preferably,
the lower limit of the Nb content is 0.00150%, and even more preferably 0.0020%. More
preferably, the upper limit of the Nb content is 0.0450%, and even more preferably
0.040%.
[0053] The cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure can satisfy the aforementioned
alloy composition and, at the same time, satisfy the following Relational Expression
1. Relational Expression 1 is for securing high strength, which is the object of the
present disclosure, while also securing hole expansion ratio (HER) and elongation.
If the X value is less than 2.40, the target tensile strength of the present disclosure
cannot be obtained. If the X value exceeds 3.0, not only the target tensile strength
but also the elongation of the present disclosure cannot be obtained. Therefore, it
is advantageous for the X value to be in the range of 2.40-3.0. More preferably, the
lower limit of the X value is 2.420, even more preferably 2.440, and most preferably
2.460. More preferably, the upper limit of the X value is 2.90, even more preferably
2.80, and most preferably 2.70.
2.40 ≤ X = 7C + (1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B ≤ 3.0

(wherein, the content of each alloying element in Relational Expression 1 signifies
weight %.)
[0054] The microstructure of the cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure may comprise,
by area %: 70-95% of one or more of bainite and tempered martensite, 3-15% of retained
austenite, and a remainder structure. The bainite and tempered martensite are structures
advantageous for securing tensile strength. If the fraction of one or more of bainite
and tempered martensite is less than 70%, the target tensile strength of the present
disclosure cannot be obtained. If the fraction of one or more of bainite and tempered
martensite exceeds 95%, the target elongation of the present disclosure cannot be
obtained. The retained austenite is a structure advantageous for securing elongation.
If the fraction of retained austenite is less than 3%, the target elongation of the
present disclosure cannot be obtained. If the fraction of retained austenite exceeds
15%, the target tensile strength of the present disclosure cannot be obtained. The
remainder structure is an impurity structure that may be unavoidably formed during
the manufacturing process. The remainder structure may include one or more of fresh
martensite: 10% or less (including 0%) and ferrite: 5% or less (including 0%). The
fresh martensite is a structure disadvantageous for securing formability. If the fraction
of fresh martensite exceeds 10%, it may be difficult to secure the target formability
of the present disclosure. The ferrite is a structure disadvantageous for securing
formability. If the fraction of ferrite exceeds 5%, the hardness difference between
phases may increase, thereby reducing hole expandability.
[0055] The bainite and tempered martensite may have an average grain size of 3 µm or less.
If the average grain size of the bainite and tempered martensite exceeds 3 µm, it
may be disadvantageous for securing formability. Meanwhile, as an example, the average
grain size of the bainite and tempered martensite can be measured using electron backscatter
diffraction (EBSD) analysis.
[0056] The cold-rolled steel sheet may have a yield strength (YS) of 1100 MPa or more, a
tensile strength (TS) of 1450 MPa or more, an elongation (El) of 9% or more, and a
hole expansion ratio (HER) of 30% or more. More preferably, the tensile strength (TS)
is 1470 MPa or more, and the elongation (El) is 10% or more. Meanwhile, in the present
disclosure, the upper limits of the yield strength, tensile strength, elongation,
and hole expandability are not particularly limited, but for example, the upper limit
of the yield strength may be 1470 MPa, the upper limit of the tensile strength may
be 1700 MPa, the upper limit of the elongation may be 20%, and the upper limit of
the hole expandability may be 40%. In addition, the cold-rolled steel sheet according
to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have a product of tensile strength
(TS) and elongation (El) of 13050 MPa% or more. More preferably, the product of tensile
strength (TS) and elongation (El) is 14700 MPa% or more. In the present disclosure,
the upper limit of the product of tensile strength (TS) and elongation (El) is not
particularly limited, but for example, the upper limit of the product of tensile strength
(TS) and elongation (El) may be 34000 MPa%.
[0057] Hereinafter, a method for manufacturing a cold-rolled steel sheet according to an
embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.
[0058] First, a slab satisfying the aforementioned alloy composition and Relational Expression
1 is heated. The slab heating may be performed at 1000-1350°C. If the heating temperature
of the slab is less than 1000°C, there is a possibility that it will be hot-rolled
in a region below the finish hot rolling temperature range. If the heating temperature
of the slab exceeds 1350°C, there is a possibility that it will melt by reaching the
melting point of the steel. Therefore, the slab heating may be performed at 1000-1350°C.
More preferably, the lower limit of the heating temperature of the slab is 1100°C,
even more preferably 1130°C, and most preferably 1150°C. More preferably, the upper
limit of the heating temperature of the slab is 1280°C, even more preferably 1260°C,
and most preferably 1250°C.
[0059] Thereafter, the heated slab is finish hot rolled to obtain a hot-rolled steel sheet.
The finish hot rolling may be performed at Ar3-1000°C. If the finish hot rolling temperature
is less than Ar3, the hot deformation resistance is likely to increase sharply, and
problems may occur in the manufacturing process. If the finish hot rolling temperature
exceeds 1000°C, not only may excessively thick oxide scale be generated, but the microstructure
of the steel sheet is also likely to become coarse. Therefore, the finish hot rolling
may be performed at Ar3-1000°C. More preferably, the lower limit of the finish hot
rolling temperature is 800°C, even more preferably 850°C, and most preferably 870°C.
More preferably, the upper limit of the exit-side temperature of the finishing mill
during finish hot rolling is 980°C, even more preferably 970°C, and most preferably
960°C. Meanwhile, the Ar3 can be obtained through the following [Equation 1].
Ar3(°C) = 910 - 203√C - 30Mn + 44.7Si - 11Cr + 31.5Mo - 15.2Ni

[0060] Thereafter, the hot-rolled steel sheet is coiled. The coiling may be performed at
450-750°C. If the coiling temperature is less than 450°C, excessive martensite or
bainite may be generated, causing an excessive increase in the strength of the hot-rolled
steel sheet, which may lead to problems such as poor shape due to the load during
cold rolling. If the coiling temperature exceeds 750°C, pickling properties may deteriorate
due to an increase in surface scale. Therefore, it is advantageous for the coiling
temperature to be in the range of 450-750°C. More preferably, the lower limit of the
coiling temperature is 465°C, even more preferably 480°C, and most preferably 495°C.
More preferably, the upper limit of the coiling temperature is 700°C, even more preferably
650°C, and most preferably 600°C.
[0061] Thereafter, the coiled hot-rolled steel sheet is cold-rolled to obtain a cold-rolled
steel sheet. In the present disclosure, the cold rolling conditions are not particularly
limited, and any conditions used in the art can be used. However, as an example, the
cold rolling may be performed at a cold reduction ratio of 20-90%. If the cold reduction
ratio is less than 20%, it is difficult to secure the target thickness precision,
and it may be difficult to correct the shape of the steel sheet. If the cold reduction
ratio exceeds 90%, cracks may occur at the edge of the steel sheet, and the cold rolling
load may become excessively large in terms of productivity. Therefore, the cold reduction
ratio may be 20-90%. More preferably, the lower limit of the cold reduction ratio
is 23%, even more preferably 25%, and most preferably 30%. More preferably, the upper
limit of the cold reduction ratio is 80%, even more preferably 70%, and most preferably
50%.
[0062] Thereafter, the cold-rolled steel sheet is continuously annealed at a continuous
annealing temperature (SS) of 750-900°C. If the continuous annealing temperature is
less than 750°C, a large amount of ferrite is generated, making it difficult to secure
the target yield strength and tensile strength of the present disclosure. If the continuous
annealing temperature exceeds 900°C, the grain size of austenite increases, which
may increase the packet size of martensite formed during cooling. Therefore, it is
advantageous for the continuous annealing temperature to be in the range of 750-900°C.
More preferably, the lower limit of the continuous annealing temperature is 760°C,
even more preferably 770°C, and most preferably 780°C. More preferably, the upper
limit of the continuous annealing temperature is 890°C, even more preferably 880°C,
and most preferably 870°C.
[0063] Thereafter, the continuously annealed cold-rolled steel sheet is first-cooled. The
first cooling is intended to transform most of the austenite into martensite during
the second cooling by suppressing ferrite transformation. The first cooling may be
performed to a first cooling end temperature of 550-750°C. If the first cooling end
temperature is less than 550°C or exceeds 700°C, productivity may be reduced. Therefore,
it is advantageous for the first cooling end temperature to be in the range of 550-700°C.
More preferably, the lower limit of the first cooling end temperature is 575°C, and
even more preferably 600°C. More preferably, the upper limit of the first cooling
end temperature is 690°C, and even more preferably 680°C. In addition, the first cooling
may be performed at a first cooling rate of 1-10°C/s. If the first cooling rate is
less than 1°C/s, a ferrite phase is formed during cooling, making it difficult to
secure high strength. If the first cooling rate exceeds 10°C/s, the cooling amount
in the second cooling increases, which may lead to an increase in the final temperature
deviation and material deviation. Therefore, it is advantageous for the first cooling
rate to be in the range of 1-10°C/s. More preferably, the lower limit of the first
cooling rate is 2°C/s, even more preferably 3°C/s, and most preferably 4°C/s. More
preferably, the upper limit of the first cooling rate is 8°C/s, even more preferably
7°C/s, and most preferably 6°C/s.
[0064] Thereafter, the first-cooled cold-rolled steel sheet is second-cooled to a second
cooling end temperature (Tq) of 150-350°C. The second cooling is for securing the
shape in the width and length directions of the coil, as well as for securing a high
yield ratio and hole expandability. If the second cooling end temperature is less
than 150°C, the yield strength and tensile strength may increase simultaneously and
the ductility may be severely deteriorated due to an excessive increase in martensite
during over-aging heat treatment. In particular, shape deterioration due to rapid
cooling is expected, leading to workability deterioration during the processing of
automobile parts. If the second cooling end temperature exceeds 350°C, the austenite
generated during annealing may not transform into martensite, and high-temperature
transformation phases such as bainite and granular bainite may be generated, causing
a sharp drop in yield strength. The generation of such a structure can cause a decrease
in the yield ratio as well as a decrease in hole expandability. Therefore, it is advantageous
for the second cooling end temperature to be in the range of 150-350°C. More preferably,
the lower limit of the second cooling end temperature is 170°C, even more preferably
190°C, and most preferably 200°C. More preferably, the upper limit of the second cooling
end temperature is 340°C, even more preferably 330°C, and most preferably 320°C. In
addition, the second cooling may be performed at a second cooling rate of 5-60°C/s.
If the second cooling rate is less than 5°C/s, high-temperature phases such as upper
bainite are mixed in during cooling, making it impossible to obtain the target tempered
martensite fraction and high strength. If the second cooling rate exceeds 60°C/s,
there may be a disadvantage that the shape of the product is thermally damaged. Therefore,
it is advantageous for the second cooling rate to be in the range of 5-60°C/s. More
preferably, the lower limit of the second cooling rate is 6°C/s, even more preferably
7°C/s, and most preferably 10°C/s. More preferably, the upper limit of the second
cooling rate is 50°C/s, even more preferably 40°C/s, and most preferably 30°C/s.
[0065] Thereafter, the second-cooled cold-rolled steel sheet is reheated at a reheating
temperature (Tp) of 200-450°C. The reheating is for interphase carbon partitioning
necessary for stabilizing retained austenite and for additional bainite phase transformation.
If the reheating temperature is less than 200°C, there may be a disadvantage that
the strength becomes excessively high and the formability deteriorates. If the reheating
temperature exceeds 450°C, it is difficult to obtain the strength desired in the present
disclosure. Therefore, it is advantageous for the reheating temperature to be in the
range of 200-450°C. More preferably, the lower limit of the reheating temperature
is 210°C, even more preferably 230°C, and most preferably 250°C. More preferably,
the upper limit of the reheating temperature is 440°C, even more preferably 430°C,
and most preferably 420°C.
[0066] The method for manufacturing a cold-rolled steel sheet of the present disclosure
can satisfy the following Relational Expression 2. Relational Expression 2 is for
simultaneously securing strength, elongation, and hole expandability. If the Y value
is less than 175, the target tensile strength cannot be obtained. If the Y value exceeds
216, the target elongation cannot be obtained. Therefore, it is advantageous for the
Y value to be in the range of 175-216. More preferably, the lower limit of the Y value
is 181, even more preferably 183, and most preferably 185. More preferably, the upper
limit of the Y value is 215, even more preferably 210, and most preferably 208.
175 ≤ Y = 0.3(SS-A1) + 0.85(Ms-Tq) - 1.22(Tp-Tq) + 52X ≤ 216



(wherein, in Relational Expression 2, SS denotes the continuous annealing temperature,
A1 denotes the eutectoid transformation temperature, Ms denotes the martensite transformation
start temperature, Tq denotes the second cooling end temperature, and Tp denotes the
reheating temperature, where A1 is expressed by Equation 2, Ms is expressed by Equation
3, and X denotes 7C + (1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B.)
[0067] Meanwhile, after reheating, a step of temper rolling the cold-rolled steel sheet
at an elongation of 0.010-1.0% may be further included. Typically, when temper rolling
transformation-structured steel, the yield strength increases by 50 MPa or more with
almost no increase in tensile strength. If the elongation is less than 0.010%, it
can be very difficult to control the shape in an ultra-high-strength steel like that
of the present disclosure. If the elongation exceeds 1.0%, the operability may become
very unstable due to the high-elongation work.
Mode for the Invention
[0068] Hereinafter, the present disclosure will be described in more detail through examples.
However, it should be noted that the following examples are merely for illustrating
the present disclosure in more detail, and are not intended to limit the scope of
the present disclosure. This is because the scope of the present disclosure is determined
by the matters described in the claims and matters reasonably inferred therefrom.
(Example)
[0069] A slab having the alloy composition shown in Table 1 below was heated at 1200°C for
1 hour, and then hot rolling, coiling, cold rolling, first cooling, second cooling,
and reheating were performed using the conditions shown in Table 2 below to manufacture
a cold-rolled steel sheet. At this time, the reduction ratio during cold rolling was
40%. Thereafter, the cold-rolled steel sheet was temper-rolled at an elongation of
0.2%.
[0070] The microstructure and mechanical properties of the cold-rolled steel sheet manufactured
as described above were measured, and the results are shown in Tables 3 and 4 below,
respectively.
[0071] The type and fraction of the microstructure were measured by the Point Counting method
from photographs observed using a scanning electron microscope (SEM).
[0072] The average grain size of bainite and tempered martensite was measured using electron
backscatter diffraction (EBSD) analysis.
[0073] Yield strength (YS), tensile strength (TS), and elongation (El) were measured by
preparing a JIS No. 5 tensile test specimen and then performing a tensile test.
[0074] The hole expansion ratio (HER) was measured by press-expanding a 10 mmØ punched hole
(die inner diameter 10.3 mm, clearance 12.5%) with a conical punch having a vertex
angle of 60° at a rate of 20 mm/min in a direction such that the burr of the punched
hole faces outward.

(wherein, D denotes the hole diameter (mm) when a crack penetrates the steel sheet,
and D0 denotes the initial hole diameter (mm).)
[Table 1]
| Steel No . |
Alloy Composition (unit: weight%) |
| C |
Si +S ol .A l |
Si |
Mn |
Cr |
Ti |
Nb |
Mo |
B |
Sol. Al |
P |
S |
N |
X |
| 1 |
0. 24 5 |
0. 63 1 |
0. 61 |
2. 48 |
0. 32 |
0. 04 |
0. 02 |
0. 04 8 |
0. 00 14 |
0. 02 1 |
0. 00 9 |
0. 00 3 |
0. 00 4 |
2. 48 |
| 2 |
0. 22 2 |
1. 14 1 |
1. 12 |
2. 68 |
0. 63 |
0. 10 |
0. 01 |
0. 09 0 |
0. 00 21 |
0. 02 1 |
0. 01 1 |
0. 00 4 |
0. 00 5 |
2. 60 |
| 3 |
0. 25 2 |
1. 49 8 |
1. 48 |
2. 40 |
0. 05 |
0. 05 |
0. 04 |
0. 10 0 |
0. 00 18 |
0. 01 8 |
0. 01 1 |
0. 00 4 |
0. 00 5 |
2. 70 |
| 4 |
0. 33 1 |
0. 40 5 |
0. 38 |
2. 69 |
0. 53 |
0. 02 |
0. 01 |
0. 12 0 |
0. 00 22 |
0. 02 5 |
0. 01 1 |
0. 00 3 |
0. 00 5 |
3. 20 |
| 5 |
0. 18 0 |
0. 67 5 |
0. 65 |
2. 45 |
0. 21 |
0. 03 |
0. 02 |
0. 07 0 |
0. 00 17 |
0. 02 5 |
0. 01 2 |
0. 00 3 |
0. 00 5 |
2. 04 |
| X = 7C + (1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B |
[Table 2]
| Category |
Steel No . |
A r 3 ( ° C ) |
Finish Rolling Temp. (°C ) |
Coiling Temp. (°C ) |
Cont. Annealing Temp. (SS ) (°C ) |
1st Cooling End Temp. (°C ) |
1st Cooling Rate (°C /s) |
2nd Cooling End Temp. (Tq ) (°C ) |
2nd Cooling Rate (°C /s) |
Reheating Temp. (Tp ) (°C ) |
A 1 ( ° C ) |
M s ( ° C ) |
Y |
| Inv . Ex. 1 |
1 |
7 6 0 |
912 |
512 |
851 |
612 |
3 |
202 |
32 |
279 |
7 2 0 |
3 5 6 |
2 0 5 |
| Inv . Ex. 2 |
1 |
7 6 0 |
899 |
523 |
849 |
632 |
3 |
201 |
32 |
302 |
7 2 0 |
3 5 6 |
1 7 6 |
| Com p. Ex. 1 |
1 |
7 6 0 |
918 |
505 |
852 |
711 |
2 |
212 |
39 |
358 |
7 2 0 |
3 5 6 |
1 1 3 |
| Com p. Ex. 2 |
1 |
7 6 0 |
902 |
521 |
853 |
692 |
2 |
198 |
32 |
413 |
7 2 0 |
3 5 6 |
4 1 |
| Inv . Ex. 3 |
1 |
7 6 0 |
923 |
503 |
846 |
682 |
2 |
247 |
34 |
302 |
7 2 0 |
3 5 6 |
1 9 2 |
| Com p. Ex. 3 |
1 |
7 6 0 |
915 |
506 |
850 |
693 |
2 |
250 |
34 |
358 |
7 2 0 |
3 5 6 |
1 2 6 |
| Com p. Ex. 4 |
1 |
7 6 0 |
897 |
506 |
853 |
642 |
3 |
156 |
38 |
253 |
7 2 0 |
3 5 6 |
2 2 0 |
| Com p. Ex. 5 |
1 |
7 6 0 |
912 |
512 |
853 |
662 |
3 |
149 |
39 |
349 |
7 2 0 |
3 5 6 |
1 0 0 |
| Inv . Ex. 4 |
2 |
7 8 0 |
913 |
523 |
851 |
632 |
3 |
204 |
33 |
299 |
7 3 8 |
3 5 5 |
1 8 2 |
| Com p. Ex. 6 |
2 |
7 8 0 |
915 |
505 |
848 |
672 |
3 |
201 |
37 |
348 |
7 3 8 |
3 5 5 |
1 2 0 |
| Inv . Ex. 5 |
2 |
7 8 0 |
916 |
521 |
853 |
612 |
3 |
244 |
29 |
305 |
7 3 8 |
3 5 5 |
1 9 0 |
| Com p. Ex. 7 |
2 |
7 8 0 |
918 |
503 |
895 |
690 |
3.2 |
249 |
34 |
353 |
7 3 8 |
3 5 5 |
1 4 5 |
| Com p. Ex. 8 |
2 |
7 8 0 |
906 |
506 |
852 |
670 |
3 |
148 |
39 |
302 |
7 3 8 |
3 5 5 |
1 5 8 |
| Inv . Ex. 6 |
3 |
8 0 5 |
915 |
506 |
851 |
693 |
2 |
200 |
38 |
300 |
7 4 1 |
3 5 8 |
1 8 6 |
| Inv . Ex. 7 |
3 |
8 0 5 |
897 |
543 |
850 |
642 |
3 |
250 |
30 |
300 |
7 4 1 |
3 5 8 |
2 0 4 |
| Inv . Ex. 8 |
3 |
8 0 5 |
912 |
532 |
847 |
662 |
3 |
248 |
32 |
315 |
7 4 1 |
3 5 8 |
1 8 4 |
| Comp. Ex. 9 |
3 |
8 0 5 |
913 |
521 |
843 |
632 |
3 |
249 |
30 |
350 |
7 4 1 |
3 5 8 |
1 4 0 |
| Comp. Ex. 10 |
3 |
8 0 5 |
915 |
526 |
856 |
672 |
3 |
247 |
31 |
411 |
7 4 1 |
3 5 8 |
6 9 |
| Comp. Ex. 11 |
3 |
8 0 5 |
897 |
562 |
853 |
612 |
3 |
150 |
36 |
300 |
7 4 1 |
3 5 8 |
1 6 8 |
| Comp. Ex. 12 |
4 |
7 2 7 |
912 |
532 |
845 |
682 |
2 |
200 |
37 |
300 |
7 1 4 |
3 1 0 |
1 7 7 |
| Comp. Ex. 13 |
4 |
7 2 7 |
913 |
514 |
857 |
693 |
2 |
200 |
38 |
350 |
7 1 4 |
3 1 0 |
1 2 0 |
| Comp. Ex. 14 |
4 |
7 2 7 |
915 |
542 |
847 |
672 |
3 |
250 |
33 |
300 |
7 1 4 |
3 1 0 |
1 9 6 |
| Comp. Ex. 15 |
4 |
7 2 7 |
916 |
516 |
852 |
612 |
3 |
150 |
36 |
300 |
7 1 4 |
3 1 0 |
1 6 1 |
| Comp. Ex. 16 |
5 |
7 7 9 |
905 |
853 |
853 |
603 |
3 |
195 |
36 |
307 |
7 1 9 |
3 0 7 |
1 7 1 |
| Comp. Ex. 17 |
3 |
8 0 5 |
915 |
506 |
811 |
693 |
1.8 |
200 |
38 |
300 |
7 4 1 |
3 5 8 |
1 7 3 |
| Y = 0.3(SS-A1) + 0.85(Ms-Tq) - 1.22(Tp-Tq) + 52X |
| Ar3(°C) = 910 - 203√C - 30Mn + 44.7Si - 11Cr + 31.5Mo -15.2Ni |
| A1(°C) = 723-10.7Mn-16.9Ni+29.1Si+16.9Cr |
| Ms (°C) = 539-423C-30.4Mn-12.1Cr-7.5Mo |
| X = 7C + (1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B |
[Table 3]
| Category |
TM + B (one or more) (area%) |
Retained Y (area%) |
FM (area%) |
F (area%) |
B avg. grain size (µm) |
TM avg. grain size (µm) |
| Inv. Ex. 1 |
91 |
6 |
2 |
1 |
2.2 |
1.2 |
| Inv. Ex. 2 |
90 |
7 |
1.6 |
1.4 |
2.4 |
1.6 |
| Comp. Ex. 1 |
85 |
11 |
3 |
1 |
2.3 |
1.5 |
| Comp. Ex. 2 |
87 |
10 |
3 |
0 |
2.1 |
1.6 |
| Inv. Ex. 3 |
88 |
9 |
3 |
0 |
1.9 |
1.8 |
| Comp. Ex. 3 |
86 |
11 |
3 |
0 |
2.3 |
1.4 |
| Comp. Ex. 4 |
96 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2.8 |
1.7 |
| Comp. Ex. 5 |
96 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
2.4 |
1.6 |
| Inv. Ex. 4 |
88 |
8 |
3 |
1 |
2.3 |
1.7 |
| Comp. Ex. 6 |
88 |
9 |
2 |
1 |
2.3 |
1.5 |
| Inv. Ex. 5 |
88 |
7 |
3 |
2 |
2.2 |
1.6 |
| Comp. Ex. 7 |
85 |
9 |
4 |
2 |
3.5 |
3.2 |
| Comp. Ex. 8 |
96 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2.6 |
1.8 |
| Inv. Ex. 6 |
91 |
7.8 |
1.2 |
0 |
2.3 |
1.6 |
| Inv. Ex. 7 |
86 |
9.8 |
3.3 |
0.9 |
2.4 |
1.5 |
| Inv. Ex. 8 |
86 |
11.8 |
1.4 |
0.8 |
1.9 |
1.1 |
| Comp. Ex. 9 |
88 |
11.1 |
0.9 |
0 |
1.8 |
1.1 |
| Comp. Ex. 10 |
86 |
12.1 |
0.9 |
1 |
1.8 |
1.0 |
| Comp. Ex. 11 |
96 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2.3 |
1.3 |
| Comp. Ex. 12 |
90 |
6 |
3 |
1 |
2.5 |
1.4 |
| Comp. Ex. 13 |
89 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
2.7 |
1.5 |
| Comp. Ex. 14 |
86 |
10 |
3 |
1 |
2.6 |
1.6 |
| Comp. Ex. 15 |
96 |
3 |
1 |
0 |
2.8 |
1.8 |
| Comp. Ex. 16 |
89 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
2.9 |
1.7 |
| Comp. Ex. 17 |
69 |
8 |
9.4 |
13.6 |
2.6 |
2.1 |
| B: |
Bainite |
|
|
|
|
|
| TM: |
Tempered Martensite |
|
|
|
|
|
| γ: |
Austenite |
|
|
|
|
|
| FM: |
Fresh Martensite |
|
|
|
|
|
| F: |
Ferrite |
|
|
|
|
|
[Table 4]
| Category |
Yield Strength (YS) (MPa) |
Tensile Strength (TS) (MPa) |
Elongation (El) (%) |
Hole Expansion Ratio (HER) (%) |
TS×El (MPa%) |
| Inv. Ex. 1 |
1141 |
1531 |
10.3 |
32 |
15769 |
| Inv. Ex. 2 |
1192 |
1493 |
10.6 |
35 |
15826 |
| Comp. Ex. 1 |
1221 |
1421 |
9.7 |
38 |
13784 |
| Comp. Ex. 2 |
1221 |
1348 |
12.3 |
34 |
16580 |
| Inv. Ex. 3 |
1151 |
1510 |
10.7 |
34 |
16157 |
| Comp. Ex. 3 |
1211 |
1434 |
10.6 |
29 |
15200 |
| Comp. Ex. 4 |
1224 |
1524 |
8 |
26 |
12192 |
| Comp. Ex. 5 |
1283 |
1435 |
8.2 |
36 |
11767 |
| Inv. Ex. 4 |
1182 |
1511 |
10.4 |
31 |
15714 |
| Comp. Ex. 6 |
1221 |
1432 |
9.8 |
29 |
14034 |
| Inv. Ex. 5 |
1142 |
1493 |
10.6 |
34 |
15826 |
| Comp. Ex. 7 |
1235 |
1421 |
8.9 |
29 |
12647 |
| Comp. Ex. 8 |
1301 |
1525 |
8.1 |
21 |
12353 |
| Inv. Ex. 6 |
1186 |
1506 |
11.2 |
36 |
16867 |
| Inv. Ex. 7 |
1127 |
1523 |
11.8 |
32 |
17971 |
| Inv. Ex. 8 |
1154 |
1501 |
11.1 |
31 |
16661 |
| Comp. Ex. 9 |
1242 |
1426 |
9.5 |
38 |
13547 |
| Comp. Ex. 10 |
1185 |
1389 |
12.5 |
36 |
17363 |
| Comp. Ex. 11 |
1285 |
1578 |
8.1 |
29 |
12782 |
| Comp. Ex. 12 |
1241 |
1532 |
8.9 |
23 |
13635 |
| Comp. Ex. 13 |
1282 |
1455 |
9.5 |
32 |
13823 |
| Comp. Ex. 14 |
1185 |
1532 |
9.6 |
28 |
14707 |
| Comp. Ex. 15 |
1221 |
1511 |
9.5 |
21 |
14355 |
| Comp. Ex. 16 |
1052 |
1435 |
11.2 |
36 |
16072 |
| Comp. Ex. 17 |
912 |
1582 |
12.4 |
21 |
19612 |
[0075] As can be seen from Tables 1 to 4, in the case of Inventive Examples 1 to 8 that
satisfy the alloy composition and manufacturing conditions proposed by the present
disclosure, it can be seen that the yield strength, tensile strength, elongation,
hole expansion ratio, and TS×El are excellent as the microstructure and the average
grain size of bainite and tempered martensite desired by the present disclosure are
secured.
[0076] In the case of Comparative Example 1, which does not satisfy the Y value, the average
grain size of bainite of the present disclosure was not secured, and the tensile strength,
elongation, and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0077] In the case of Comparative Example 2, which does not satisfy the Y value, the average
grain size of bainite of the present disclosure was not secured, and the tensile strength
was found to be insufficient.
[0078] In the case of Comparative Example 3, which does not satisfy the Y value, the average
grain size of bainite of the present disclosure was not secured, and the tensile strength
and hole expansion ratio were found to be insufficient.
[0079] In the case of Comparative Example 4, which does not satisfy the Y value, the microstructure
of the present disclosure was not secured, and the elongation, hole expansion ratio,
and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0080] In the case of Comparative Example 5, which does not satisfy the second cooling end
temperature and the Y value, the microstructure of the present disclosure was not
secured, and the tensile strength, elongation, and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0081] In the case of Comparative Example 6, which does not satisfy the Y value, the average
grain size of bainite of the present disclosure was not secured, and the tensile strength,
elongation, hole expansion ratio, and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0082] In the case of Comparative Example 7, which does not satisfy the Y value, the average
grain size of bainite and tempered martensite of the present disclosure was not secured,
and the tensile strength, elongation, hole expansion ratio, and TS×El were found to
be insufficient.
[0083] In the case of Comparative Example 8, which does not satisfy the second cooling end
temperature and the Y value, the microstructure of the present disclosure was not
secured, and the elongation, hole expansion ratio, and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0084] In the case of Comparative Example 9, which does not satisfy the Y value, the average
grain size of bainite of the present disclosure was not secured, and the tensile strength,
elongation, and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0085] In the case of Comparative Example 10, which does not satisfy the Y value, the average
grain size of bainite of the present disclosure was not secured, and the tensile strength
was found to be insufficient.
[0086] In the case of Comparative Example 11, which does not satisfy the Y value, the microstructure
of the present disclosure was not secured, and the elongation, hole expansion ratio,
and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0087] In the case of Comparative Example 12, which does not satisfy the X value, the elongation,
hole expansion ratio, and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0088] In the case of Comparative Example 13, which does not satisfy the X and Y values,
the tensile strength, elongation, and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0089] In the case of Comparative Example 14, which does not satisfy the X value, the elongation
and hole expansion ratio were found to be insufficient.
[0090] In the case of Comparative Example 15, which does not satisfy the X and Y values,
the microstructure of the present disclosure was not secured, and the elongation,
hole expansion ratio, and TS×El were found to be insufficient.
[0091] In the case of Comparative Example 16, which does not satisfy the X and Y values,
the tensile strength and elongation were found to be insufficient.
[0092] In the case of Comparative Example 17, which does not satisfy the Y value, the microstructure
of the present disclosure was not secured, and the yield strength and hole expansion
ratio were found to be insufficient.
[0093] FIG. 1 is a photograph of Inventive Example 1 of the present disclosure observed
using a scanning electron microscope (SEM). As can be seen from FIG. 1, Inventive
Example 1 mainly includes bainite and tempered martensite, which are the objects of
the present disclosure, includes an appropriate fraction of retained austenite, and
it can be seen that small amounts of fresh martensite and ferrite are formed.
1. A cold-rolled steel sheet, comprising by weight %: C: 0.050-0.40%, Mn: 1.0-3.0%, Cr:
0.010-1.20%, P: 0.0010-0.10%, S: 0.010% or less (excluding 0%), Si+Sol.Al: 0.10-3.0%,
Mo: 0.020-0.20%, and B: 0.0010-0.0050%, with the balance being Fe and other unavoidable
impurities; satisfying Relational Expression 1; wherein a microstructure comprises,
by area %: 70-95% of one or more of bainite and tempered martensite, 3-15% of retained
austenite, and a remainder structure; and wherein the bainite and the tempered martensite
have an average grain size of 3 µm or less, [Relational Expression 1] 2.40 ≤ X = 7C
+ (1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B ≤ 3.0 (wherein, the content of each alloying
element in Relational Expression 1 signifies weight %).
2. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet further
comprises one or more of N: 0.0010-0.010%, Ti: 0.010-0.120%, and Nb: 0.0010-0.050%.
3. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein a content of Si is 2.50% or less (excluding
0%), and a content of Sol.Al is 0.010-0.10%.
4. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the remainder structure comprises
one or more of fresh martensite: 10% or less (including 0%) and ferrite: 5% or less
(including 0%).
5. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
yield strength (YS) of 1100 MPa or more, a tensile strength (TS) of 1450 MPa or more,
an elongation (El) of 9% or more, and a hole expansion ratio (HER) of 30% or more.
6. The cold-rolled steel sheet of claim 1, wherein the cold-rolled steel sheet has a
product of tensile strength (TS) and elongation (El) of 13050 MPa% or more.
7. A method for manufacturing a cold-rolled steel sheet, comprising: a step of heating
a slab comprising, by weight %: C: 0.050-0.40%, Mn: 1.0-3.0%, Cr: 0.010-1.20%, P:
0.0010-0.10%, S: 0.010% or less (excluding 0%), Si+Sol.Al: 0.10-3.0%, Mo: 0.020-0.20%,
and B: 0.0010-0.0050%, with the balance being Fe and other unavoidable impurities,
and satisfying Relational Expression 1; a step of finish hot rolling the heated slab
to obtain a hot-rolled steel sheet; a step of coiling the hot-rolled steel sheet;
a step of cold rolling the coiled hot-rolled steel sheet to obtain a cold-rolled steel
sheet; a step of continuously annealing the cold-rolled steel sheet at a continuous
annealing temperature (SS) of 750-900°C; a step of first cooling the continuously
annealed cold-rolled steel sheet; a step of second cooling the first-cooled cold-rolled
steel sheet to a second cooling end temperature (Tq) of 150-350°C; and a step of reheating
the second-cooled cold-rolled steel sheet at a reheating temperature (Tp) of 200-450°C;
and satisfying Relational Expression 2, [Relational Expression 1] 2.40 ≤ X = 7C +
(1.3Si+Mn)/6 + (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B ≤ 3.0 [Relational Expression 2] 175 ≤ Y = 0.3(SS-A1)
+ 0.85(Ms-Tq) - 1.22(Tp-Tq) + 52X ≤ 216 [Equation 2] A1(°C) = 723-10.7Mn-16.9Ni+29.1Si+16.9Cr
[Equation 3] Ms(°C) = 539-423C-30.4Mn-12.1Cr-7.5Mo (wherein, the content of each alloying
element in Relational Expression 1 is in weight %, and in Relational Expression 2,
SS denotes the continuous annealing temperature, A1 denotes the eutectoid transformation
temperature, Ms denotes the martensite transformation start temperature, Tq denotes
the second cooling end temperature, and Tp denotes the reheating temperature, where
A1 is expressed by Equation 2, Ms is expressed by Equation 3, and X denotes 7C + (1.3Si+Mn)/6
+ (Cr+1.2Mo)/5 + 100B.)
8. The method of claim 5, wherein the slab heating is performed at 1000-1350°C.
9. The method of claim 5, wherein the finish hot rolling is performed at Ar3-1000°C.
10. The method of claim 5, wherein the coiling is performed at 450-750°C.
11. The method of claim 5, wherein the cold rolling is performed at a cold reduction ratio
of 20-90%.
12. The method of claim 5, wherein the first cooling is performed to a first cooling end
temperature of 550-750°C.
13. The method of claim 5, wherein the first cooling is performed at a first cooling rate
of 1-10°C/s.
14. The method of claim 5, wherein the second cooling is performed at a second cooling
rate of 5-60°C/s.
15. The method of claim 5, further comprising a step of temper rolling the cold-rolled
steel sheet at an elongation of 0.010-1.0% after the reheating.