TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present invention relates to a metal surface treatment liquid, particularly to
a metal surface treatment liquid suited for cation electrodeposition coating, and
a method of metal surface treatment.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] In order to impart anti-corrosion properties to various metal base materials, surface
treatments have thus far been performed. Particularly, a zinc phosphate treatment
has been generally employed on metal base materials which constitute automobiles.
However, this zinc phosphate treatment has a problem of sludge generation as a by-product.
Accordingly, a surface treatment without use of zinc phosphate for a next generation
has been demanded, and a surface treatment with zirconium ions is one of such treatments
(see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0003] Meanwhile, metal base materials which constitute automobiles and necessitate high
anti-corrosion properties are subjected to cation electrodeposition coating following
the surface treatment. The cation electrodeposition coating is carried out on the
grounds that the coated film obtained by cation electrodeposition coating has superior
anti-corrosion properties, and it has "throwing power", generally referred to, that
is a property of allowing automobile bodies having a complicated shape to be completely
coated.
[0004] However, it has been recently proven that when a metal base material which had been
surface treated with the zirconium ions is subjected to the cation electrodeposition
coating, there may be a case in which no significant effect in terms of the throwing
power is achieved, for example, the throwing power may not be sufficient for cold-rolled
steel plates in some cases. Accordingly, when the cation electrodeposition coating
is carried out, sufficient anti-corrosion properties cannot be achieved if the throwing
power is insufficient.
[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No.
2004-218070.
[0006] US 2003/230364 and
WO2006/050915 disclose coating with solutions containing Zr, Sn and F followed by a cation electrodeposited
coating.
[0007] EP 1 997 936 A1 teaches a metal surface treatment composition containing zirconium and/or titanium
compound and a polycondensate of organosilane.
WO 93/12268 A1 discloses a bath for improving the corrosion resistance and paint adherence of a
tin-plated steel surface comprising phosphate, fluoride and tin.
WO 95/02077 A1 covers aqueous liquid compositions on the base of water, dissolved zirconium or titanium
compound, oxidizing agent, fluorine, dissolved phosphate anions, complexing organic
acid and dissolved ions of Al and Sn for aluminium or tinplate cans.
EP 1 992 718 A1 teaches a surface treating agent for metal comprising (a) a fluorine compound of
Zr, Ti and/or Hf, (b) Cr
3+ ion, (c) ions of Fe, Co, Zn, Mn, Mg, Ca, Sr, AI, Sn, Ce, Mo, W, Nb, Y and/or La as
well as (d) a compound with an amidino group.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
Problems to be solved by the Invention
[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a surface treatment with zirconium
ions that enables sufficient throwing power and exhibit superior anti-corrosion properties
to be exhibited, when thus surface treated metal base material is subjected to cation
electrodeposition coating.
Means for Solving the Problems
[0009] The problem is solved with a metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition
coating comprising zirconium ions and tin ions, and having a pH of 1.5 to 6.5, wherein:
a concentration of zirconium ions is in the range of 10 to 10,000 ppm; and
a concentration ratio of the tin ions to the zirconium ions is in the range of 0.005
to 1 on a mass basis,
comprising fluorine ions and:
- A) a chelate compound, wherein the chelate compound is selected from the group consisting
of amino acid, aminocarboxylic acid, aromatic carboxylic acid, ascorbic acid and sulfonic
acid, wherein the sulfonic acid is selected from the group consisting of methanesulfonic
acid, isethionic acid, taurine, naphthalenedisulfonic acid, aminonaphthalenedisulfonic
acid, sulfosalicylic acid, a naphthalenesulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensate, alkylnaphthalenesulfonic
acid, a salt of any of these and sodium polystyrenesulfonate; or
- B) a nitrogenous, sulfur and/or a phenolic rust-preventive agent selected from the
group consisting of hydroquinone, ethyleneurea, quinolinol, thiourea, benzotriazole,
a salt of any of these and mercaptobenzothiazole; or
- C) indium ions,
wherein the amount of free fluorine ions at a pH of 3.0 is in the range of 0.1 to
50 ppm.
[0010] The problem is further on solved with a method of metal surface treatment comprising
a step of subjecting a metal base material to a surface treatment with the metal surface
treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating according to the invention and
with a metal base material comprising a coating film formed by a surface treatment
obtained by the method according to the invention.
[0011] Aspects of the present invention are defined in the dependent claims.
Effects of the Invention
[0012] It is believed that the throwing power attained by the metal surface treatment liquid
for cation electrodeposition coating of the present invention can be improved by including
tin ions in addition to zirconium ions when the cation electrodeposition coating is
carried out after forming a conversion coating film with this treatment liquid. Although
not clarified, the grounds are conceived as follows.
[0013] When zirconium ions are used alone, formation of their oxide coating film is believed
to be executed simultaneously with etching of the metal base material in an acidic
medium. However, since segregation materials and the like of compounds containing
silicon or carbon in addition to silica may be present on cold-rolled steel plates,
such parts are not susceptible to etching. Therefore, the coating film cannot be uniformly
formed with zirconium oxide, whereby portions without coating film formation can be
present. Since a difference in electric current flow is believed to be generated between
the parts with and without formation of the coating film, the electrodeposition is
not uniformly executed, and consequently, the throwing power cannot be sufficiently
attained.
[0014] When tin ions are additionally present, it is further considered as in the following.
Since the tin ions are less likely to be affected on the steel plate as compared with
the zirconium ions, their oxide coating film can be more easily formed on the base
material. Although formation of the coating film of the tin ions is not specific to
the parts where the zirconium ions are not significantly deposited, formation of the
oxide coating film of the tin ions is not restricted to a specific part while having
another part remain without formation of the film. As a result, the tin ions would
form the coating film such that it covers the part where the zirconium ion could not
form the coating film.
[0015] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention can improve adhesiveness to the coated film by cation electrodeposition
through including the polyamine compound, and consequently, it can pass SDT test under
more stringent conditions. In addition, the metal surface treatment liquid for cation
electrodeposition coating of the present invention can improve anti-corrosion properties
by including the copper ion. Although the grounds are not clarified, it is believed
that some interaction may be caused between copper and zirconium in forming the coating
film. Furthermore, the metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition
coating of the present invention can form a zirconium oxide coating film in a stable
manner by including a chelate compound when a metal other than zirconium is included
in large quantity. This occurrence is believed to result from capture by the chelate
compound of metal ions that are more likely to be deposited than zirconium.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016]
Fig. 1 shows a perspective view illustrating one example of the box for use in evaluating
the throwing power; and
Fig. 2 shows a view schematically illustrating evaluation of the throwing power.
PREFERRED MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
[0017] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention is a chemical conversion treatment liquid that contains zirconium ions and
tin ions, and has a pH in the range of 1.5 to 6.5.
[0018] The zirconium ions are included at a concentration in a range of 10 to 10,000 ppm.
When the concentration is less than 10 ppm, sufficient anti-corrosion properties cannot
be achieved since deposition of the zirconium coating film is not enough. In addition,
even though the concentration may exceed 10,000 ppm, an effect to justify the amount
cannot be exhibited since the deposition amount of the zirconium coated film is not
increased, and adhesiveness of the coated film may be deteriorated, thereby leading
to inferior anticorrosion performance such as those in SDT. The lower limit and the
upper limit of the concentration are preferably 100 ppm and 500 ppm, respectively.
[0019] The concentration of the metal ions herein, when a complex or oxide thereof was formed,
is represented by the concentration based on the metal element, taking into account
only of the metal atom in the complex or oxide. For example, the concentration based
on the metal element of zirconium of 100 ppm complex ions ZrF
62- (molecular weight: 205) is calculated to be 44 ppm by the formula of 100 x (91/205).
In the metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the
present invention, the metal compound (zirconium compound, tin compound, copper compound
and other metal compounds) is included at just a slight proportion, if present, in
the state of a nonionic state such as an oxide portion, and is believed to be present
almost in the form of the metal ion. Therefore, the metal ion concentration referred
to herein is, irrespective of the presence in the form of the nonionic portion, the
metal ion concentration when it is assumed to be present as the metal ion dissociated
at a level of 100%.
[0020] The tin ion included in the metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition
coating of the present invention is preferably a bivalent cation. When the tin ion
has other valence, the intended effect may not be exhibited. However, the tin ion
is not limited to the bivalent cation, but can be used in the present invention as
long as it can be deposited on the metal base material. For example, when the tin
ions form a complex, it may be a quadrivalent cation, which can also be used in the
present invention. The concentration of the tin ions is 0.005 to 1 on a mass basis
with respect to the concentration of the zirconium ions. When the ratio is less than
0.005, the effect by addition is not exhibited, while zirconium may not be significantly
deposited when the ratio exceeds 1. The lower limit and the upper limit of the concentration
are preferably 0.02 and 0.2, respectively. However, when the total amount of the zirconium
ion and tin ion is too small, the effect of the present invention may not be exhibited.
Therefore, the total concentration of the zirconium ion and the tin ion in the metal
surface treatment liquid of the present invention is preferably no less than 15 ppm.
[0021] The content of the tin ions in the metal surface treatment liquid of the present
invention is preferably is preferably 1 to 100 ppm. When the content is less than
1 ppm, deposition of tin at the portion where zirconium could not form the coating
film may be insufficient, and the anti-corrosion properties such as those in SDT are
likely to be inferior. When the content exceeds 100 ppm, deposition of the zirconium
coating film may be difficult, whereby the anti-corrosion properties and the coating
appearance are likely to be inferior. The concentration is more preferably 5 to 100
ppm, and still more preferably 5 to 50 ppm.
[0022] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention has a pH in the range of 1.5 to 6.5. When the pH is less than 1.5, the metal
base material cannot be sufficiently etched to decrease the coating film amount, and
sufficient anti-corrosion properties cannot be achieved. In addition, the stability
of the treatment liquid may not be sufficient. In contrast, when the pH is higher
than 6.5, excessive etching may lead to failure in formation of sufficient coating
film, or an un-uniform adhesion amount and film thickness of the coating film may
adversely affect the coating appearance and the like. The lower limit and the upper
limit of pH are preferably 2.0 and 5.5, and still more preferably 2.5 and 5.0, respectively.
[0023] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention may further include a polyamine compound for improving adhesiveness to the
coated film by cation electrodeposition which is formed after the surface treatment.
The polyamine compound used in the present invention is believed to be fundamentally
significant in being an organic molecule having an amino group. Although speculative,
the amino group is believed to be incorporated in the coating film by a chemical action
with zirconium oxide deposited as a coating film on the metal base plate, or with
the metal base plate. In addition, the polyamine compound that is an organic molecule
is believed to be responsible for adhesiveness with the coated film provided on the
metal base plate having the coating film formed thereon. Therefore, when the polyamine
compound that is an organic molecule having an amino group is used, adhesiveness between
the metal base plate and the coated film is significantly improved, and superior corrosion
resistance can be attained. Examples of the polyamine compound include hydrolysis
condensates of aminosilane, polyvinylamine, polyallylamine, water soluble phenolic
resins having an amino group, and the like. Since the amount of amine can be freely
adjusted, the hydrolysis condensate of aminosilane is preferred. Therefore, exemplary
metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention include, for example, the metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition
coating which contain zirconium ions, tin ions, and a hydrolysis condensate of aminosilane;
the metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating which contain
zirconium ions, tin ions, and polyallylamine; and the metal surface treatment liquids
for cation electrodeposition coating which contain zirconium ions, tin ions, and a
water soluble phenolic resin having an amino group. In addition, these metal surface
treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating may contain fluorine as described
later.
[0024] The hydrolysis condensate of aminosilane is obtained by carrying out hydrolysis condensation
of an aminosilane compound. Examples of the aminosilane compound include vinyltrichlorosilane,
vinyltrimethoxysilane, vinyltriethoxysilane, 2-(3,4 epoxycyclohexyl)-ethyltrimethoxysilane,
3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-glycidoxypropylmethyldiethoxysilane, 3-glycidoxypropyltriethoxysilane,
p-styryltrimethoxysilane, 3-methacryloxypropylmethyldimethoxysilane, 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane,
3-methacryloxypropylmethyldiethoxysilane, 3-methacryloxypropyltriethoxysilane, 3-acryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane,
N-2-(aminoethyl)-3-aminopropylmethyldimethoxysilane, N-2-(aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane,
N-2-(aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, 3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane,
3-triethoxysilyl-N-(1,3-dimethylbutylidene)-propylamine, N-phenyl-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane,
N-(vinylbenzyl)-2-aminoethyl-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane hydrochloride, 3-ureidepropyltriethoxysilane,
3-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane, 3-mercaptopropylmethyldimethoxysilane, 3-mercaptopropyltrimethoxysilane,
bis(triethoxysilylpropyl)tetrasulfide, and 3-isocyanate propyltriethoxysilane, which
are silane coupling agents having an amino group. In addition, examples of commercially
available products which can be used include "KBM-403", "KBM-602", "KBM-603", "KBE-603",
"KBM-903", "KBE-903", "KBE-9103", "KBM-573", "KBP-90" (all trade names, manufactured
by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co.,), "XS1003" (trade name, manufactured by Chisso Corporation),
and the like.
[0025] The hydrolytic condensation of the aforementioned aminosilane can be carried out
by a method well known to persons skilled in the art. Specifically, the hydrolytic
condensation can be carried out by adding water required for hydrolysis of the alkoxysilyl
group to at least one kind of aminosilane compound, and stirring the mixture while
heating as needed. The degree of condensation can be regulated with the amount of
water used.
[0026] A higher degree of condensation of aminosilane hydrolysis condensate is preferred,
since in this case where zirconium is deposited as an oxide, the above aminosilane
hydrolysis condensate tends to be easily incorporated therein. For example, the portion
on a mass basis of dimer or higher-order multimers of aminosilane in the total amount
of the aminosilane is preferably no less than 40%, more preferably no less than 50%,
still more preferably no less than 70%, and even more preferably no less than 80%.
Therefore, when aminosilane is allowed to react in a hydrolytic condensation reaction,
it is preferred to permit the reaction under conditions in which aminosilane is more
likely to be hydrolysed and condensed such as those in which an aqueous solvent containing
a catalyst such as acetic acid and alcohol is used as the solvent. In addition, by
allowing for a reaction under conditions with a comparatively high aminosilane concentration,
a hydrolysis condensate having a high degree of condensation is obtained. Specifically,
it is preferred to allow for the hydrolytic condensation at an aminosilane concentration
falling within the range of 5% by mass to 50% by mass. The degree of condensation
can be determined by
29Si-NMR measurement.
[0027] As the polyvinylamine and polyallylamine, commercially available products can be
used. Examples of polyvinylamine include "PVAM-0595B" (trade name, manufactured by
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation) and the like, and examples of the polyallylamine
include "PAA-01", "PAA-10C", "PAA-H-10C", "PAA-D-41HCl" (all trade names, manufactured
by Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.) and the like.
[0028] The molecular weight of the polyamine compound is preferably in the range of 150
to 500,000. When the molecular weight is less than 150, a conversion coating film
having sufficient adhesiveness may not be obtained. When the molecular weight exceeds
500,000, formation of the coating film may be inhibited. The lower limit and the upper
limit are more preferably 5,000 and 70,000, respectively. When the polyamine compound
has the amino group in too large an amount, it may adversely influence the coating
film, while the effect to improve the adhesiveness with the coating film provided
by the amino group is not significantly achieved when the amount is too small. Therefore,
the polyamine compound preferably has a primary and/or secondary amino group of no
less than 0.1 mmol and no more than 17 mmol per gram of the solid content, and more
preferably a primary and/or secondary amino group of no less than 3 mmol and no more
than 15 mmol per gram of the solid content.
[0029] The number of moles of the primary and/or secondary amino group per gram of the solid
content of the polyamine compound can be determined according to the following formula
(1).
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in which the mass ratio of solid contents of the polyamine compound and the compound
having a functional group A and/or a functional group B is defined as m:n; the number
of mmoles of the functional group A and/or the functional group B per gram of the
compound having the functional group A and/or the functional group B is defined as
Y; and the number of mmoles of the primary and/or secondary amino group included per
gram of the polyamine compound when the compound having the functional group A and/or
the functional group B is not included in the composition for the metal surface treatment
is defined as X.
[0030] The content of the polyamine compound in the metal surface treatment liquid for cation
electrodeposition coating of the present invention can be in the range of 1 to 200%
based on mass of the zirconium metal included in the surface treatment liquid. When
the content is less than 1%, the intended effect cannot be exhibited, while the content
exceeding 200% may lead to failure in sufficient formation of the coating film. The
upper limit of the content is more preferably 120%, more preferably 100%, still more
preferably 80%, and even more preferably 60%.
[0031] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention may further contain a copper ion for improving the anti-corrosion properties.
With respect to the amount of the copper ions, the concentration preferably accounts
for 10 to 100% with respect to the concentration of the tin ions. When the concentration
is less than 10%, the intended effect may not be exhibited, while deposition of zirconium
may be difficult, similarly to the case of the tin ions when it exceeds the concentration
of the tin ions. Exemplary metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition
coating of the present invention include, for example, the metal surface treatment
liquids for cation electrodeposition coating which contain zirconium ions, tin ions
and copper ions. In this case, the fluorine ions described later can be further included
and the aforementioned polyamine compound can be included.
[0032] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention contains fluorine ions. Since the concentration of the fluorine ions varies
depending on the pH, the amount of free fluorine ions is defined at a specified pH.
In the present invention, the amount of the free fluorine ions at a pH of 3.0 is in
the range of 0.1 to 50 ppm. When the amount is less than 0.1 ppm, the metal base material
cannot be sufficiently etched so that the coating film amount is decreased, and sufficient
anticorrosion properties cannot be achieved. In addition, the treatment liquid may
not have enough stability. In contrast, when the amount is above 50 ppm, excessive
etching may lead to failure in formation of sufficient coating film, or an un-uniform
adhesion amount and film thickness of the coating film may adversely affect the coating
appearance and the like. The lower limit and the upper limit are preferably 0.5 ppm
and 10 ppm, respectively. Exemplary metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition
coating of the present invention include, for example, the metal surface treatment
liquids for cation electrodeposition coating which contain zirconium ions, tin ions,
and fluorine ions.
[0033] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention may include a chelate compound. By including the chelate compound, deposition
of metals other than zirconium can be suppressed in the treatment liquid, and the
coating film of zirconium oxide can be stably formed. As the chelate compound, amino
acid, aminocarboxylic acid, aromatic carboxylic acid, sulfonic acid, ascorbic acid
can be used. Carboxylic acid having a hydroxyl group such as citric acid and gluconic
acid, conventionally known as chelating agents, cannot exert their function enough
in the present invention.
[0034] As the amino acid, a variety of naturally occurring amino acids and synthetic amino
acids, as well as amino acids having at least one amino group and at least one acid
group (carboxyl group, sulfonic acid group or the like) in one molecule, can be extensively
utilized. Among these, at least one selected from the group consisting of alanine,
glycine, glutamic acid, aspartic acid, histidine, phenylalanine, asparagine, arginine,
glutamine, cysteine, leucine, lysine, proline, serine, tryptophan, valine and tyrosine,
and a salt thereof can be preferably used. Furthermore, when there is an optical isomer
of the amino acid, any one can be suitably used irrespective of the forms, i.e., L-form,
D-form, or racemic bodies.
[0035] In addition, as the aminocarboxylic acid, a compound having both functional groups,
an amino group and a carboxyl group in one molecule other than the amino acid described
above can be extensively used. Among these, at least one selected from the group consisting
of diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (DTPA), hydroxyethylethylenediamine triacetic
acid (HEDTA), triethylenetetraamine hexaacetic acid (TTHA), 1,3-propanediamine tetraacetic
acid (PDTA), 1,3-diamino-6-hydroxypropane tetraacetic acid (DPTA-OH), hydroxyethylimino
diacetic acid (HIDA), dihydroxyethylglycine (DHEG), glycolether diamine tetraacetic
acid (GEDTA), dicarboxymethyl glutamic acid (CMGA), (S,S)-ethylenediamine disuccinic
acid (EDDS), ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA), nitrilotriacetic acid (NTA),
and a salt thereof can be preferably used.
[0036] As the sulfonic acid, at least one selected from the group consisting of methanesulfonic
acid, isethionic acid, taurine, naphthalenedisulfonic acid, aminonaphthalenedisulfonic
acid, sulfosalicylic acid, a naphthalenesulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensate, alkylnaphthalenesulfonic
acid, and a salt thereof can be preferably used.
[0037] When sulfonic acid is used, coating performance and corrosion resistance of the object
following the chemical conversion treatment can be improved. Although the mechanism
is not clarified, the following grounds are conceived.
[0038] First, since there exist silica segregation products and the like on the surface
of the object such as steel plates to yield an un-uniform surface composition, a portion
not susceptible to etching in the chemical conversion treatment may be present. However,
it is speculated that such a portion not susceptible to etching can be particularly
etched by adding sulfonic acid, and consequently, a uniform metal oxide film is likely
to be formed on the object surface. In other words, sulfonic acid is believed to act
as an etching accelerator.
[0039] Second, it is possible that in chemical conversion treatment, hydrogen gas which
can be generated by the chemical conversion reaction inhibits the reaction at the
interface, and sulfonic acid is speculated to remove the hydrogen gas through a depolarizing
action thereby accelerating the reaction.
[0040] Of these, use of taurine is preferred since it has both an amino group and a sulfone
group. The content of sulfonic acid is preferably in the range of 0.1 to 10,000 ppm,
and more preferably in the range of 1 to 1,000 ppm. When the content is less than
0.1 ppm, the effect is not significantly exhibited, while deposition of zirconium
can be inhibited when the content exceeds 10,000 ppm.
[0041] Use of ascorbic acid leads to uniform formation of the metal oxide film such as zirconium
oxide, tin oxide and the like on the object surface by the chemical conversion treatment,
and the coating performance and corrosion resistance can be improved. Although the
mechanism is not clarified, the etching action in the chemical conversion treatment
is uniformly executed on the object such as steel plates, and consequently, it is
speculated that zirconium oxide and/or tin oxide is deposited on the etched part to
form an entirely uniform metal oxide film. In addition, tin is speculated to become
apt to be deposited in the form of the tin metal at the metal interface due to some
influence, and as a consequence, zirconium oxide is deposited at the part where the
tin metal deposited, whereby surface concealability on the object may be improved
as a whole. The content of ascorbic acid is preferably in the range of 5 to 5,000
ppm, and more preferably in the range of 20 to 200 ppm. When the content is less than
5 ppm, the effect is not significantly exhibited, while deposition of zirconium can
be inhibited when the content exceeds 5,000 ppm.
[0042] When the chelating agent is included, its content is preferably 0.5 to 10 times the
concentration of the total concentration of other metal ions except for zirconium
such as tin ion and copper ion. When the concentration is less than 0.5 times, the
intended effect cannot be exhibited, while a concentration exceeding 10 times may
adversely influence on formation of the coating film.
[0043] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention can further contain a nitrogenous, sulfur and/or a phenolic rust-preventive
agent. The rust-preventive agent can inhibit corrosion through forming an anti-corrosion
coating film on the metal surface. As the nitrogenous, sulfurous, phenolic rust-preventive
agent, at least one selected from the group consisting of hydroquinone, ethyleneurea,
quinolinol, thioures, benzotriazole, and a salt thereof can be used. Use of the nitrogenous,
sulfurous, phenolic rust-preventive agent in the metal surface treatment liquid for
cation electrodeposition coating of the present invention leads to uniform formation
of the metal oxide film such as zirconium oxide, tin oxide and the like on the object
surface by the chemical conversion treatment, whereby the coating performance, corrosion
resistance can be improved. Although the mechanism is not clarified, the followings
are conceived.
[0044] That is, since there exist silica segregation products and the like on the steel
plate surface to yield an un-uniform surface composition, a portion having the conversion
coating film formed by etching in the chemical conversion treatment, and a portion
without formation of the conversion coating film due to different etching behavior
thereby having iron oxide may be present. The nitrogenous, sulfurous, phenolic rust-preventive
agent improves primary rust-preventive properties through adsorbing to the portion
without formation of the conversion coating film in the chemical conversion treatment
to cover the metal interface. It is speculated that the coating performance, corrosion
resistance of the object following the chemical conversion treatment can be consequently
improved.
[0045] In addition, when copper is excessively deposited on the conversion coating film,
this copper may serve as a cathode base point to form an electrically un-uniform conversion
coating film. However, by allowing the rust-preventive agent to be adsorbed to the
portion where an excessive amount of copper deposited, improvement of the corrosion
resistance is expected to be enabled by attaining a uniform electrodeposition coating
property on the object following the chemical conversion treatment.
[0046] The content of the nitrogenous, sulfurous and/or phenolic rust-preventive agent is
preferably in the range of 0.1 to 10,000 ppm, and more preferably in the range of
1 to 1,000 ppm. When the content is less than 0.1 ppm, the effect is not significantly
exhibited, while deposition of zirconium can be inhibited when the content exceeds
10,000 ppm.
[0047] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention may further contain aluminum ions and/or indium ions. Since these cations
have similar functions to the tin ions, they can be used in combination when the use
of the tin ions alone cannot exhibit the effect. Of these, aluminum is more preferred.
The content of the aluminum ions and/or the indium ions is preferably in the range
of 10 to 1,000 ppm, more preferably in the range of 50 to 500 ppm, and still more
preferably in the range of 100 to 300 ppm. The amount of the aluminum ions and indium
ions can be a concentration accounting for, for example, 2 to 1,000% of the zirconium
ion concentration. Exemplary metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition
coating of the present invention include, for example, the metal surface treatment
liquids for cation electrodeposition coating which contain zirconium ions, tin ions
and aluminum ions. These can further contain fluorine as described later, and can
also contain the polyamine compound described later.
[0048] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention may contain various cations in addition to the aforementioned components.
Examples of the cation include magnesium, zinc, calcium, gallium, iron, manganese,
nickel, cobalt, silver, and the like. In addition, there exist cations and anions
that are derived from a base or an acid added for adjusting the pH, or are included
as the counter ion of the aforementioned components.
[0049] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention can be produced by placing each of the components thereof, and/or compound
containing the same into water, followed by mixing.
[0050] Examples of the compound for supplying the zirconium ions include fluorozirconic
acid, salts of fluorozirconic acid such as potassium fluorozirconate and ammonium
fluorozirconate, zirconium fluoride, zirconium oxide, zirconium oxide colloid, zirconyl
nitrate, zirconium carbonate, and the like.
[0051] Examples of the compound that supplies the tin ions include tin sulfate, tin acetate,
tin fluoride, tin chloride, tin nitrate, and the like. On the other hand, as the compound
that supplies the fluorine ions, for example, fluorides such as hydrofluoric acid,
ammonium fluoride, fluoboric acid, ammonium hydrogen fluoride, sodium fluoride, sodium
hydrogen fluoride, and the like can be exemplified. Additionally, a complex fluoride
can also be used as the source, and examples thereof include hexafluorosilicic acid
salts, specifically, hydrofluosilicic acid, zinc hydrofluosilicicate, manganese hydrofluosilicate,
magnesium hydrofluosilicate, nickel hydrofluosilicate, iron hydrofluosilicate, calcium
hydrofluosilicate, and the like. Furthermore, a compound that supplies zirconium ions,
and is a complex fluoride is also acceptable. Moreover, copper acetate, copper nitrate,
copper sulfate, copper chloride and the like as the compound that supplies copper
ions; aluminum nitrate, aluminum fluoride and the like as the compound that supplies
aluminum ions; and indium nitrate, indium chloride and the like as the compound that
supplies indium ions can be exemplified, respectively.
[0052] After mixing these components, the metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition
coating of the present invention can be regulated to have a predetermined value of
pH using an acidic compound such as nitric acid or sulfuric acid, and a basic compound
such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or ammonia.
The method of the metal surface treatment of the present invention includes a step
of subjecting a metal base material to a surface treatment using the metal surface
treatment liquid described above.
[0053] The metal base material is not particularly limited as long as it can be cation electrodeposited,
and for example, an iron-based metal base material, aluminum-based metal base material,
zinc-based metal base material and the like can be exemplified.
[0054] Examples of the iron-based metal base material include cold-rolled steel plates,
hot-rolled steel plates, soft steel plates, high-tensile steel plates, and the like.
Moreover, examples of the aluminum-based metal base material include 5,000 series
aluminum alloys, 6,000 series aluminum alloys, and aluminum-coated steel plates treated
by aluminum-based electroplating, hot dipping, or vapor deposition plating. Furthermore,
examples of the zinc-based metal base material include zinc or zinc-based alloy coated
steel plates treated by zinc-based electroplating, hot dipping, or vapor deposition
plating such as zinc coated steel plate, zinc-nickel coated steel plate, zinc-titanium
coated steel plate, zinc-magnesium coated steel plate, zinc-manganese coated steel
plate, and the like. There are a variety of grades of the high-tensile steel plate
depending on the strength and manufacture method, and examples thereof include JSC400J,
JSC440P, JSC440W, JSC590R, JSC590T, JSC590Y, JSC780T, JSC780Y, JSC980Y, JSC1180Y,
and the like.
[0055] Metal base materials including a combination of multiple kinds of metals such as
iron-based, aluminum-based, zinc-based metals and the like (including joint area and
contact area of different kinds of metals) can be simultaneously applied as the metal
base material.
[0056] The surface treatment step may be carried out by bringing the metal surface treatment
liquid into contact with the metal base material. Specific examples of the method
include a dipping method, a spraying method, a roll coating method, a pouring method,
and the like.
[0057] The treatment temperature in the surface treatment step preferably falls within the
range of 20 to 70°C. When the temperature is lower than 20°C, it is possible to cause
failure in formation of a sufficient coating film, while a corresponding effect cannot
be expected at a temperature above 70°C. The lower limit and the upper limit are more
preferably 30°C and 50°C, respectively.
[0058] The treatment time period in the surface treatment step is preferably 2 to 1100 seconds.
When the time period is less than 2 seconds, a sufficient coating film amount may
not be attained, while a corresponding effect cannot be expected even though it is
longer than 1100 seconds. The lower limit and the upper limit are still more preferably
30 seconds and 120 seconds, respectively. Accordingly, a coating film is formed on
the metal base material.
[0059] The surface treated metal base material of the present invention is obtained by the
surface treatment method described above. On the surface of the metal base material
is formed a coating film that contains zirconium and tin. The element ratio of zirconium/tin
in the coating film is preferably in the range of 1/10 to 10/1 on a mass basis. When
the ratio is out of this range, the intended performance may not be attained.
[0060] The content of zirconium in the coating film is preferably no less than 10 mg/m
2 in the case of iron-based metal base materials. When the content is less than 10
mg/m
2, sufficient anti-corrosion properties may not be achieved. The content is more preferably
no less than 20 mg/m
2, and still more preferably no less than 30 mg/m
2. Although the upper limit is not specifically defined, too large an amount of the
coating film may lead to an increased likelihood of crack generation of the rust-preventive
coating film, and may make it difficult to obtain a uniform coating film. In this
respect, the content of zirconium in the coating film is preferably no greater than
1 g/m
2, and more preferably no greater than 800 mg/m
2.
[0061] When the coating film is formed using the metal surface treatment liquid which contains
copper ions, the content of copper in the coating film is preferably no less than
0.5 mg/m
2 in order to achieve the intended effect.
[0062] The method of cation electrodeposition coating of the present invention includes
a step of subjecting a metal base material to a surface treatment using the metal
surface treatment liquid described above, and a step of subjecting the surface treated
metal base material to cation electrodeposition coating.
[0063] The surface treatment step in the aforementioned cation electrodeposition coating
is same as the surface treatment step in the surface treatment method described above.
The surface treated metal base material obtained in the surface treatment step may
be subjected to the cation electrodeposition coating step directly or after washing.
[0064] In the cation electrodeposition coating step, the surface treated metal base material
is subjected to the cation electrodeposition coating. In the cation electrodeposition
coating, the surface treated metal base material is dipped in cation electrodeposition
coating solution, and a voltage of 50 to 450 V is applied thereto using the same as
a cathode for a certain period of time. Although the application time period of voltage
may vary depending on the conditions of the electrodeposition, it is generally 2 to
4 minutes.
[0065] As the cation electrodeposition coating solution, a generally well known one can
be used. Specifically, such general coating solutions are prepared by blending: a
binder cationized through adding amine or sulfide to an epoxy group carried by an
epoxy resin or an acrylic resin, followed by adding thereto a neutralizing acid such
as acetic acid; block isocyanate as a curing agent; and a pigment dispersing paste
including a rust-preventive pigment dispersed in a resin.
[0066] After completing the cation electrodeposition coating step, a hardened coated film
can be obtained by baking at a predetermined temperature directly, or after washing
with water. Although the baking conditions may vary depending on the type of the cation
electrodeposition coating solution used, usually the baking may be conducted in the
range of 120 to 260°C, and preferably in the range of 140 to 220°C. The baking time
period can be 10 to 30 minutes. The resulting metal base material coated by the cation
electrodeposition is also involved as an aspect of the present invention.
EXAMPLES
Production Example 1: Production of Hydrolysis Condensate of Aminosilane, Part 1
[0067] As aminosilane, 5 parts by mass of KBE603 (3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, effective
concentration: 100%, manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.) was added dropwise
using a dropping funnel to a mixed solvent (solvent temperature: 25°C) containing
47.5 parts by mass of deionized water and 47.5 parts by mass of isopropyl alcohol
over 60 minutes to a homogenous state, followed by allowing for reaction under a nitrogen
atmosphere at 25°C for 24 hours. Then, the reaction solution was subjected to a reduced
pressure to allow for evaporation of isopropyl alcohol, and deionized water was further
added thereto, whereby a hydrolysis condensate of aminosilane including 5% of the
active ingredient was obtained. Production Example 2: Production of Hydrolysis Condensate
of Aminosilane, Part 2
[0068] In a similar manner to Production Example 1, except that the amounts were changed
to 20 parts by mass of KBE603, 40 parts by mass of deionized water, and 40 parts by
mass of isopropyl alcohol, a hydrolysis condensate of aminosilane including 20% of
the active ingredient was obtained.
Example 1 - as a comparison example
[0069] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
by: mixing a 40% aqueous zircon acid solution as a zirconium ion source, tin sulfate
as a tin ion source, and hydrofluoric acid; diluting the mixture so as to give a zirconium
ion concentration of 500 ppm, and a tin ion concentration of 30 ppm; and adjusting
the pH to 3.5 using nitric acid and sodium hydroxide. Measurement of free fluorine
ion concentration using a fluorine ion meter after adjusting the pH of this treatment
liquid to 3.0 revealed a value of 5 ppm.
Example 2 - as a comparison example
[0070] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 1 except that: the hydrolysis condensate of aminosilane
obtained in Production Example 1 was further added to be 200 ppm; tin sulfate was
changed to tin acetate so as to give the tin ion concentration of 10 ppm; and the
pH was adjusted to 2.75. Measurement of the free fluorine ion concentration using
a fluorine ion meter after adjusting the pH of this treatment liquid to 3.0 revealed
a value of 5 ppm.
Example 3 - as a comparison example
[0071] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 1 except that: polyallylamine "PAA-H-10C" (trade name,
manufactured by Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.) was further added to be 25 ppm; zirconium
ion concentration was changed to 250 ppm; and the pH was adjusted to 3.0. Measurement
of the free fluorine ion concentration using a fluorine ion meter on this treatment
liquid revealed a value of 5 ppm.
Example 4 - as a comparison example
[0072] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 1, except that: copper nitrate was further added so
as to give a copper ion concentration of 10 ppm; the tin ion concentration was changed
to 10 ppm; and the pH was adjusted to 3.0. Measurement of the free fluorine ion concentration
using a fluorine ion meter on this treatment liquid revealed a value of 5 ppm.
Example 5 - as a comparison example
[0073] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 4, except that: the hydrolysis condensate of aminosilane
obtained in Production Example 2 was further added to be 200 ppm; and the tin ion
concentration was changed to 30 ppm. Measurement of the free fluorine ion concentration
using a fluorine ion meter on this treatment liquid revealed a value of 5 ppm.
Example 6 - as a comparison example
[0074] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 2, except that: aluminum nitrate was further added
so as to give an aluminum ion concentration of 200 ppm; and tin sulfate was changed
to tin acetate so as to give the tin ion concentration of 30 ppm. Measurement of the
free fluorine ion concentration using a fluorine ion meter after adjusting the pH
of this treatment liquid to 3.0 revealed a value of 5 ppm.
Examples 7 and 8 - as comparison examples
[0075] Metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating were obtained
in a similar manner to Example 6, except that the pH was adjusted to 3.5 and 4.0.
The free fluorine ion concentration measured using a fluorine ion meter after adjusting
the pH of this treatment liquid to 3.0 is shown in Table 1.
Examples 9 to 16 - as comparison examples
[0076] Metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating were obtained
in a similar manner to Example 7, except that the amount of added 40% aqueous zirconic
acid solution, tin sulfate, and aluminum nitrate was changed so as to give a zirconium
ion concentration, a tin ion concentration, and an aluminum ion concentration as shown
in Table 1. The free fluorine ion concentration measured using a fluorine ion meter
after adjusting the pH of this treatment liquid to 3.0 is shown in Table 1.
Example 17
[0077] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 2, except that: indium nitrate was further added so
as to give an indium ion concentration of 200 ppm; tin sulfate was changed to tin
fluoride so as to give a tin ion concentration of 30 ppm; and the pH was adjusted
to 3.5. Measurement of the free fluorine ion concentration using a fluorine ion meter
after adjusting the pH of this treatment liquid to 3.0 revealed a value of 5 ppm.
Example 18
[0078] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 2, except that: diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid
(DTPA) was further added as a chelating agent to give a concentration of 100 ppm;
tin acetate was changed to tin sulfate, thereby changing the tin ion concentration
to 30 ppm; and further, the zirconium ion concentration was changed to 1,000 ppm.
Measurement of the free fluorine ion concentration using a fluorine ion meter after
adjusting the pH of this treatment liquid to 3.0 revealed a value of 10 ppm.
Example 19 - as a comparison example
[0079] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 2, except that: sodium nitrate was further added so
as to give a sodium ion concentration of 5,000 ppm; and the tin ion concentration
was changed to 30 ppm. Measurement of the free fluorine ion concentration using a
fluorine ion meter after adjusting the pH of this treatment liquid to 3.0 revealed
a value of 5 ppm.
Example 20
[0080] A metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating was obtained
in a similar manner to Example 5, except that: glycine as chelating agents and copper
nitrate further added so as to give a concentration of 50 ppm and copper ion concentration
of 10 ppm, respectively; and the concentration of polyamine was changed to 100 ppm.
Measurement of the free fluorine ion concentration using a fluorine ion meter on this
treatment liquid revealed a value of 5 ppm.
Examples 21 to 31 - as comparison examples
[0081] Metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating were respectively
obtained in a similar manner to Example 1, except that: polyamine as described in
Table 1 was added in a specified amount; and the concentration of the other component
was changed as shown in Table 1. The free fluorine ion concentrations measured using
a fluorine ion meter on these treatment liquids under a condition of pH 3.0 are shown
together in Table 1.
Examples 32 to 50
[0082] Metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating were respectively
obtained in a similar manner to Example 1, except that: sulfonic acid described in
Table 2 was added in a specified amount; and polyamine and the other component were
changed as shown in Table 2. The free fluorine ion concentrations measured using a
fluorine ion meter on these treatment liquids under a condition of pH 3.0 are shown
together in Table 2. In Table 2, the used naphthalenesulfonic acid-formaldehyde condensate
was DEMOL NL manufactured by Kao Corporation; sodium alkylnaphthalenesulfonate was
PELEX NBL manufactured by Kao Corporation; and sodium polystyrenesulfonate was P-NASS-1
manufactured by Tosoh Corporation.
Examples 51
[0083] Metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating were respectively
obtained in a similar manner to Example 1, except that: ascorbic acid as described
in Table 3 was added in a specified amount; and polyamine and the other component
were changed as shown in Table 3. The free fluorine ion concentrations measured using
a fluorine ion meter on these treatment liquids under a condition of pH 3.0 are shown
together in Table 3.
Examples 52 to 59 - as comparison examples
[0084] Metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating were respectively
obtained in a similar manner to Example 1, except that: the oxidizing agent described
in Table 3 was added in a specified amount; and polyamine and the other component
were changed as shown in Table 3. The free fluorine ion concentrations measured using
a fluorine ion meter on these treatment liquids under a condition of pH 3.0 are shown
together in Table 3. Examples 60 to 74 - of which Examples 66 and 74 are comparison
examples
[0085] Metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating were respectively
obtained in a similar manner to Example 1, except that: the nitrogen-based rust-preventive
agent, the sulfur-based rust-preventive agent, or the phenol-based rust-preventive
agent described in Table 3 was added in a specified amount; and polyamine and the
other component were changed as shown in Table 3. The free fluorine ion concentrations
measured using a fluorine ion meter on these treatment liquids under a condition of
pH 3.0 are shown together in Table 3.
Examples 75 to 77 - of which Example 75 is a comparison example
[0086] Metal surface treatment liquids for cation electrodeposition coating were respectively
obtained in a similar manner to Example 1, except that: instead of a cold-rolled steel
plate (SPC) a high-tensile steel plate was used as the base plate that is the object;
and polyamine and the other component described in Table 3 were changed as shown in
Table 3. The free fluorine ion concentrations measured using a fluorine ion meter
on these treatment liquids under a condition of pH 3.0 are shown together in Table
3. Examples 78 to 106 - of which Examples 78 to 91, 94 and 96 to 106 are comparison
examples
[0087] With respect to Examples 2, 3, and 5 to 31, metal surface treatment liquids for cation
electrodeposition coating were obtained in a similar manner to each Example, except
that polyamine was not added. The free fluorine ion concentrations measured using
a fluorine ion meter after adjusting the pH of the treatment liquids to 3.0 are shown
in Table 4. Comparative Examples 1 to 6: Preparation of Comparative Metal Surface
Treatment Liquid
[0088] According to the description in Table 1 and Table 3, comparative metal surface treatment
liquids were obtained, respectively, based on the aforementioned Examples. Thus resulting
metal surface treatment liquids are summarized in Table 1 and Table 3.
Table 1
|
Zr Concentration (ppm) |
Tin ion supplying compound |
Sn Concentration (ppm) |
Sn/Zr ratio |
pH |
Added Component (Concentraion in Parenthesis(ppm)) |
Free Fluorineion Concentration |
Polyamine Compound |
Others |
Example 1* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
absent |
|
5 |
Example 2* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
10 |
0.02 |
2.75 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
|
5 |
Example 3* |
250 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.12 |
3 |
poly allylamine(25) |
|
5 |
Example 4* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
10 |
0.02 |
3 |
absent |
copper nitrate (10) |
5 |
Example 5* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3 |
Production Exapmle 2(200) |
copper nitrate (10) |
5 |
Example 6* |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
2.75 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate(200) |
5 |
Example 7* |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
5 |
Example 8* |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
4 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
5 |
Example 9* |
1000 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.03 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
7 |
Example 10* |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (500) |
5 |
Example 11* |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (1000) |
5 |
Example 12* |
500 |
tin acetate |
10 |
0.02 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (500) |
5 |
Example 13* |
500 |
tin acetate |
200 |
0.4 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (500) |
5 |
Example 14* |
200 |
tin acetate |
10 |
0.05 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
7 |
Example 15* |
200 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.15 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
5 |
Example 16* |
200 |
tin acetate |
70 |
0.35 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
5 |
Example 17 |
500 |
tin fluoride |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
indium nitrate (50) |
5 |
Example 18 |
1000 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.03 |
2.75 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
DTPA (100) |
10 |
Example 19* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
2.75 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
sodium nitrate (5000) |
5 |
Example 20 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3 |
Production Exapmle 2(100) |
coppoer sulfate (10), glycine (50) |
5 |
Example 21* |
20 |
tin sulfate |
5 |
0.25 |
3 |
Production Exapmle 1(10) |
|
2 |
Example 22* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
20 |
0.04 |
2 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
|
1 |
Example 23* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
5.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
|
20 |
Example 24* |
5000 |
tin sulfate |
25 |
0.005 |
3 |
Production Exapmle 1(2000) |
|
10 |
Example 25* |
50 |
tin sulfate |
10 |
0.2 |
3 |
Production ExapmLe 2(50) |
|
3 |
Example 26* |
50 |
tin sulfate |
50 |
1 |
3 |
Production Exapmle 2(25) |
|
1 |
Example 27* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3 |
Production Exapmle 1(50) |
|
0 |
Example 28* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
2.75 |
Production Exapmle 2(50) |
|
0.1 |
Example 29* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
2.75 |
Production Exapmle 2(50) |
|
0.6 |
Example 30* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
4 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
|
20 |
Example 31* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
4.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
|
50 |
Comparative Example 1 |
500 |
absent |
0 |
0 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
|
7 |
Comparative Example 2 |
500 |
absent |
0 |
0 |
3 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
aluminum nitrate (500) |
5 |
Comparative Example 3 |
50 |
absent |
0 |
0 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
|
5 |
Comparative Example 4 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
250 |
0.5 |
1 |
Production Exapmle i(200) |
|
5 |
Comparative Example 5 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
250 |
0.5 |
8 |
Production Exapmle 1(200) |
|
5 |
*now Comparison Examples too |
Table 2
|
Zr Concentration (ppm) |
Tin ion supplying compound |
Sn Concentration (ppm) |
Sn/Zr ratio |
pH |
Added Component (Concentration in Parenthesis(ppm)) |
Free Fluorineion Concentration |
Polyamine Compounds |
Other Metal |
Others |
Example 32 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
|
taurine(100) |
5 |
Example 33 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
|
methan sulfonic acid(100) |
5 |
Example 34 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
|
isethionic acid(100) |
5 |
Example 35 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
|
sodium naphthalenedisulfonate (100) |
5 |
Example 36 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
|
sodium amino naphthalenedisulfonate (100) |
5 |
Example 37 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
|
sulfosalicylic acid(100) |
5 |
Example 38 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
|
naphthalene sulfonic acid - formaldehyde condensate (100) |
5 |
Example 39 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
|
sodium alkylnaphthalene sulfonate(100) |
5 |
Example 40 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Exapmple 1(200) |
copper nitrate(10) |
taurine (100) |
5 |
Example 41 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate (10) |
taurine (100) |
5 |
Example 42 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
methan sulfonic acid(100) |
5 |
Example 43 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
isethionic acid(100) |
5 |
Example 44 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
sodium naphthalenedisulfonate (100) |
5 |
Example 45 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate (10) |
sodium aminonaphthalenedisulfo nate(100) |
5 |
Example 46 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
sulfosalicylic acid(100) |
5 |
Example 47 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
naphthalene sulfonic acid - formaldehyde condensate(100) |
5 |
Example 48 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
sodium alkylnaphthalene sulfonate (100) |
5 |
Example 49 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
sodium styrenesulfonate (100) |
5 |
Example 50 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
sodium polystyrene sulfonate(100) |
5 |
Table 3
|
Zr Concentration (ppm) |
Tin ion supplying compound |
Sn Concentration (ppm) |
Sn/Zr ratio |
pH |
Added Component (Concentration in Parenthesis(ppm)) |
Free Fluorineion Concentration |
Polyamine Compounds |
Other Metal |
Others |
Example 51 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
sodium ascorbate (50) |
5 |
Example 52 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 . |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
as sodium nitrate (10000) |
5 |
Example 53 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
hydrogen peroxide(10) |
5 |
Example 54* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
sodium nitrate(50) |
5 |
Example 55* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
sodium bromate (100) |
5 |
Example 56* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate (10) |
as sodium nitrate (10000) |
5 |
Example 57 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate (200) |
hydrogen peroxide (10) |
5 |
Example 58* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate (10) |
sodium nitrite(50) |
5 |
Example 59* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminium nitrate (200) |
sodium bromate (100) |
5 |
Example 60 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
hydroquinone (100) |
5 |
Example 61 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
ethylene urea(100) |
5 |
Example 62 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
quinolinol(100) |
5 |
Example 63 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
thiourea(100) |
5 |
Example 64 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
Production - |
benzotriazole(100) |
5 |
Example 65 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
mercaptobenzothiazole (100) |
5 |
Example 66* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
KBM803(100) |
5 |
Example 67 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
copper nitrate(10) |
benzotriazole(100) |
5 |
Example 68 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
hydroquinone(100) |
5 |
Example 69 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
ethylene urea(100) |
5 |
Example 70 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
quinolinol(100) |
5 |
Example 71 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
thiourea(100) |
5 |
Example 72 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
benzotriazole(100) |
5 |
Example 73 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
mercaptobenzothiazole (100) |
5 |
Example 74 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
KBM803(100) |
5 |
Example 75 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
copper nitrate (10) |
as sodium nitrate (10000) |
5 |
Example 76 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
copper nitrate(10) |
taurine(100) |
5 |
Example 77 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
copper nitrate(10) |
benzotriazole(100) |
5 |
Comparative Example 6 |
500 |
- |
- |
- |
3.5 |
Production Example 1(200) |
- |
|
5 |
*now Comparison Examples too |
Table 4
|
Zr Concentration (ppm) |
Tin ion supplying compound |
Sn Concentration (ppm) |
Sn/Zr ratio |
pH |
Added Component (Concentraion in Parenthesis (ppm)) |
Free Fluorineion Concentration |
Polyamine Compound |
Others |
Example 78 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
10 |
0.02 |
2.75 |
- |
|
5 |
Example 79 * |
250 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.12 |
3 |
- |
|
5 |
Example 80 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3 |
- |
copper nitrate(10) |
5 |
Example 81 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
2.75 |
- |
aluminum nitarte(200) |
5 |
Example 82 * |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitarte(200) |
5 |
Example 83 * |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
4 |
- |
aluminum nitarte(200) |
5 |
Example 84 * |
1000 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.03 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitarte(200) |
7 |
Example 85 * |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate(500) |
5 |
Example 86 * |
500 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate(1000) |
5 |
Example 87 * |
500 |
tin acetate |
10 |
0.02 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate(500) |
5 |
Example 88 * |
500 |
tin acetate |
200 |
0.4 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitrate(500) |
5 |
Example 89 * |
200 |
tin acetate |
10 |
0.05 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitarte(200) |
7 |
Example 90 * |
200 |
tin acetate |
30 |
0.15 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitarte(200) |
5 |
Example 91 * |
200 |
tin acetate |
70 |
0.35 |
3.5 |
- |
aluminum nitarte(200) |
5 |
Example 92 |
500 |
tin fluoride |
30 |
0.06 |
3.5 |
- |
indium nitrate(50) |
5 |
Example 93 |
1000 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.03 |
2.75 |
- |
DTPA(100) |
10 |
Example 94 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
2.75 |
- |
sodium nitrate(5000) |
5 |
Example 95 |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3 |
- |
copper nitrate(10), glycine(50) |
5 |
Example 96 * |
20 |
tin sulfate |
5 |
0.25 |
3 |
- |
|
2 |
Example 97 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
20 |
0.04 |
2 |
- |
|
1 |
Example 98 * |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
5.5 |
- |
|
20 |
Example 99 * |
5000 |
tin sulfate |
25 |
0.005 |
3 |
- |
|
10 |
Example 100* |
50 |
tin sulfate |
10 |
0.2 |
3 |
- |
|
3 |
Example 101* |
50 |
tin sulfate |
50 |
1 |
3 |
- |
|
1 |
Example 102* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
3 |
- |
|
0 |
Example 103* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
2.75 |
- |
|
0.1 |
Example 104* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
2.75 |
- |
|
0.6 |
Example 105* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
4 |
- |
|
20 |
Example 106* |
500 |
tin sulfate |
30 |
0.06 |
4.5 |
- |
|
50 |
*now Comparison Examples too |
Surface Treatment
[0089] As metal base materials, a commercially available cold-rolled steel plate (SPC, manufactured
by Nippon Testpanel Co., Ltd., 70 mm x 150 mm x 0.8 mm) was provided for Examples
1 to 74, Examples 78 to 106, and Comparative Examples 1 to 5, and a high-tensile steel
plate (70 mm x 150 mm x 1.0 mm) was provided for Examples 75 to 77, and Comparative
Example 6. These plates were subjected to a degreasing treatment using "SURFCLEANER
EC92" (trade name, manufactured by Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.) as an alkali degreasing
treatment agent at 40°C for 2 minutes. This plate was dipped and washed in a water
washing bath, and then washed by spraying tap water thereon for approximately 30 seconds.
[0090] The metal base material following the degreasing treatment was subjected to a surface
treatment by dipping thereof in the metal surface treatment liquid prepared in Examples
and Comparative Examples at 40°C for 90 seconds. However, the treatment time period
was 240 seconds and 15 seconds, respectively, in Examples 21 and 22. After completing
the surface treatment, the plate was dried at 40°C for 5 minutes, and the thus surface
treated metal base material was obtained. Unless specifically stated, this surface
treated metal base material was used as a test plate in the following evaluation.
Measurement of Element Content in Coating Film
[0091] The content of each element included in the coating film was measured using an X-ray
fluorescence spectrometer "XRF1700" manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation.
Primary Rust Prevention
[0092] After immersing the test plate in pure water at 25°C for 5 hours, the generation
state of rust was visually observed.
- A: no rust generation observed
- B: slightly generated rust observed
- C: rust generation clearly identified
Observation of Sludge
[0093] With 10 L of the surface treatment liquids of the Examples and Comparative Examples,
200 test panels were subjected to the surface treatment and evaluation was made according
to the following standards through visual observation as to whether the surface treatment
liquid became turbid due to generation of sludge following the lapse of 30 days at
room temperature.
- A: transparent liquid
- B: slightly turbid
- C: turbid
- D: precipitate (sludge) generated
Evaluation of Throwing Power
[0094] The throwing power was evaluated according to a "four-plate box method" described
in Japanese Unexamined Patent Application, First Publication No.
2000-038525. More specifically, as shown in Fig. 1, test plates 1 to 4 were arranged to stand
up in parallel with intervals of 20 mm to produce a box 10 sealed with an insulator
such as cloth adhesive tape at the underneath of both side faces and the bottom face.
Through-holes 5 having a diameter of 8 mm were provided underneath the metal materials
1, 2 and 3, except for metal material 4.
[0095] This box 10 was dipped into an electrodeposition coating vessel 20 filled with a
cation electrodeposition coating solution "POWERNICS 110" (trade name, manufactured
by Nippon Paint Co., Ltd.). In this case, the cation electrodeposition coating solution
entered inside the box 10 only from each through-hole 5.
[0096] Each of the test plates 1 to 4 was electrically connected while stirring the cation
electrodeposition coating solution with a magnetic stirrer, and a counter electrode
21 was arranged such that the distance from the test plate 1 became 150 mm. Voltage
was applied with each of the test plates 1 to 4 as cathodes, and the counter electrode
21 as an anode to execute cation electrodeposition coating. The coating was carried
out by elevating to the intended voltage (210 V and 160 V) over 30 seconds from initiation
of the application, and thereafter maintaining the voltage for 150 seconds. The bath
temperature in this process was regulated to 30°C.
[0097] After washing each of the test plates 1 to 4 with water after coating, they were
baked at 170°C for 25 minutes, followed by air cooling. The throwing power was then
evaluated by measuring the film thickness of the coated film formed on side A of the
test plate 1 that is the closest to the counter electrode 21, and the film thickness
of the coated film formed on side G of the test plate 4 that is the farthest from
the counter electrode 21 to determine a ratio of the film thickness (side G)/film
thickness (side A). As this value becomes greater, better evaluation of the throwing
power can be decided. The acceptable level was no less than 40%.
Coating Voltage
[0098] Using the surface treatment liquids of Examples and Comparative Examples, cold-rolled
steel plates and zinc coated steel plates were subjected to a surface treatment, whereby
test plates were obtained. Using the cation electrodeposition coating solution "POWERNICS
110" described above on these test plates, the voltage required for obtaining a 20
µm electrodeposition coated film was determined. The difference in coating voltage
required for obtaining the 20 µm electrodeposition coated film was then determined
between the case in which the metal base material was a zinc coated steel plate, and
the case of the cold-rolled steel plate. As the difference becomes smaller, superiority
as a surface treated coating film is suggested. A difference of no greater than 40
V is acceptable.
[0099] The voltage required for obtaining a 20 µm electrodeposition coated film was determined
as in the following manner. Under the electrodeposition condition, the voltage was
elevated to a specified voltage over 30 seconds, and thereafter maintaining for 150
seconds. The resulting film thickness was measured. Such a procedure was conducted
for 150 V, 200 V, and 250 V. Thus, a voltage to give a 20 µm film thickness was derived
from the formula of relationship between the determined voltage and the film thickness.
Appearance of Coating
[0100] The test plate was subjected to cation electrodeposition coating, and the appearance
of the resulting electrodeposition coated film was evaluated according to the following
standards. The results are shown in Tables 5 to 8.
- A: uniform coated film obtained
- B: nearly uniform coated film obtained
- C: some non-uniformity of the coated film found
- D: non-uniformity of the coated film found
Secondary Adhesion Test (SDT)
[0101] After forming a 20 µm electrodeposition coated film, the test plates were incised
to provide two parallel cut lines that ran longitudinally, with the depth to reach
to the metal basis material, and then immersed in a 5% aqueous sodium chloride solution
at 55°C for 240 hours. After water washing and air drying, an adhesive tape "L-PACK
LP-24" (trade name, manufactured by Nichiban Co., Ltd.) was adhered to the portion
including the cuts. Then, the adhesive tape was peeled off abruptly. The maximum width
(one side) of the coating adhered to the stripped adhesive tape was measured.
- A: 0 mm
- B: less than 2 mm
- C: at least 2 mm to less than 5 mm
- D: no less than 5 mm
Cycle Corrosion Test (CCT)
[0102] After forming the 20 µm electrodeposition coated film on the test plate, the edge
and back face was sealed with a tape, thereby providing cross cuttings that reached
to the metal basis material. A 5% aqueous sodium chloride solution incubated at 35°C
was continuously sprayed for 2 hours onto this sample in a salt spray tester kept
at 35°C, and with a humidity of 95%. Subsequently, it was dried under conditions of
60°C and with a humidity of 20 to 30% for 4 hours. Such a sequence of procedures repeated
three times in 24 hours was defined as one cycle, and 200 cycles were carried out.
Thereafter, the width of the swelling portion of the coated film (both sides) was
measured.
- A: less than 6 mm
- B: at least 6 mm to less than 8 mm
- C: at least 8 mm to less than 10 mm
- D: no less than 10 mm
Salt Spray Test (SST)
[0103] After forming the 20 µm electrodeposition coated film on the test plate, the edge
and the back face were sealed with a tape, thereby providing cross cuttings that reached
to the metal basis material. A 5% aqueous sodium chloride solution incubated at 35°C
was continuously sprayed for 840 hours to this sample in a salt spray tester kept
at 35°C, and with a humidity of 95%. After washing with water and air drying, an adhesive
tape "L-PACK LP-24" (trade name, manufactured by Nichiban Co., Ltd.) was adhered on
the portion including the cuts. Then, the adhesive tape was peeled off quickly. The
maximum width (one side) of the coating adhered to the stripped adhesive tape was
measured.
- A: less than 2 mm
- B: at least 2 mm to less than 5 mm
- C: no less than 5 mm
[0104] The evaluation results are summarized in Tables 5 to 8.
Table 5
|
Content of Element |
Primary Rust Prevention |
Observation of sludge |
Throwing Power (%) |
Difference in Coating Voltage (V) |
Appearance of Coating |
SDT |
CCT |
SST |
Zr |
Si |
Sn |
Cu |
210V |
160V |
Example 1* |
45 |
|
22 |
|
A |
B |
60% |
52% |
30 |
A |
- |
B |
A |
Example 2* |
51 |
3.3 |
13 |
|
A |
B |
57% |
25% |
40 |
B |
A |
B |
A |
Example 3* |
44 |
|
24 |
|
A |
B |
57% |
44% |
40 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 4* |
55 |
|
16 |
8 |
A |
B |
58% |
51% |
40 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 5* |
46 |
6.2 |
27 |
11 |
A |
B |
61% |
55% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 6* |
42 |
3.5 |
19 |
|
A |
B |
57% |
47% |
40 |
A |
A |
B |
A |
Example 7* |
56 |
3.7 |
15 |
- |
A |
B |
53% |
42% |
30 |
B |
A |
B |
A |
Example 8* |
62 |
4.1 |
12 |
- |
A |
C |
51% |
39% |
30 |
B |
A |
B |
A |
Example 9* |
41 |
2.3 |
16 |
- |
A |
B |
53% |
41% |
30 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 10* |
72 |
2.4 |
15 |
- |
A |
C |
54% |
43% |
30 |
B |
A |
B |
A |
Example 11* |
62 |
2.4 |
15 |
- |
A |
C |
53% |
43% |
30 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 12* |
75 |
3.2 |
10 |
- |
A |
C |
49% |
40% |
30 |
B |
A |
A |
A |
Example 13* |
32 |
2.1 |
31 |
- |
A |
B |
59% |
51% |
20 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 14* |
52 |
2.5 |
12 |
- |
A |
B |
58% |
30% |
40 |
B |
A |
B |
A |
Example 15* |
38 |
2.3 |
18 |
|
A |
B |
59% |
48% |
20 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 16* |
31 |
2.1 |
23 |
|
A |
B |
62% |
50% |
20 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 17 |
55 |
3 |
22 |
|
A |
B |
59% |
50% |
20 |
A |
A |
B |
A |
Example 18 |
51 |
3.3 |
19 |
|
A |
A |
56% |
51% |
30 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 19* |
44 |
2.5 |
23 |
|
A |
B |
56% |
49% |
30 |
A |
A |
B |
A |
Example 20 |
48 |
4.8 |
22 |
6 |
A |
A |
58% |
52% |
20 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 21* |
28 |
1.8 |
21 |
|
A |
B |
52% |
44% |
30 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 22* |
63 |
4.2 |
28 |
|
A |
B |
55% |
49% |
30 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 23* |
44 |
2.9 |
26 |
|
A |
B |
60% |
43% |
30 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 24* |
77 |
5.1 |
31 |
|
A |
B |
52% |
52% |
20 |
B |
A |
A |
A |
Example 25* |
34 |
2.6 |
26 |
|
A |
B |
51% |
41% |
30 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 26* |
42 |
2.6 |
27 |
|
A |
B |
62% |
48% |
20 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 27* |
38 |
2.7 |
18 |
|
A |
B |
52% |
29% |
40 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 28* |
38 |
3.5 |
21 |
|
A |
B |
53% |
36% |
30 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 29* |
41 |
3 |
26 |
|
A |
B |
55% |
42% |
30 |
B |
B |
B |
A |
Example 30* |
44 |
3 |
22 |
|
A |
B |
58% |
41% |
30 |
B |
A |
A |
A |
Example 31* |
47 |
3.5 |
25 |
|
A |
B |
57% |
48% |
20 |
B |
A |
A |
A |
Comparative Example 1 |
52 |
3.5 |
|
|
B |
B |
21% |
12% |
80 |
C |
B |
C |
A |
Comparative Example 2 |
55 |
3.3 |
|
|
B |
B |
36% |
15% |
50 |
B |
D |
C |
B |
Comparative Example 3 |
5.2 |
0.1 |
38 |
|
A |
B |
60% |
55% |
30 |
B |
D |
D |
C |
Comparative Example 4 |
1.2 |
0.1 |
0.2 |
|
C |
D |
57% |
45% |
30 |
B |
D |
D |
C |
Comparative Example 5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
C |
- |
38% |
- |
- |
B |
D |
D |
C |
* now Comparison Examples too |
Table 6
|
Content of Element |
Primary Rust Prevention |
Observation of sludge |
Throwing Power (%) |
Difference in Coating Voltage (V) |
Appearance of Coating |
SDT |
CCT |
SST |
Zr |
Si |
Sn |
Cu |
210V |
160V |
Example 32 |
42 |
3.2 |
18 |
|
A |
B |
6900% |
6100% |
10 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 33 |
45 |
3.3 |
16 |
|
A |
B |
6200% |
5700% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 34 |
41 |
3 |
15 |
|
A |
B |
6200% |
5500% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 35 |
38 |
2.9 |
16 |
|
A |
B |
6400% |
5100% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 36 |
44 |
3.1 |
19 |
|
A |
B |
6100% |
5300% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 37 |
51 |
3.6 |
21 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5200% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 38 |
48 |
3.5 |
16 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
4700% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 39 |
42 |
32 |
22 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
4600% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 40 |
55 |
3.8 |
18 |
8 |
A |
B |
6900% |
6200% |
10 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 41 |
48 |
|
18 |
8 |
A |
B |
6800% |
6500% |
10 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 42 |
41 |
|
16 |
|
A |
B |
6500% |
6000% |
20 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 43 |
52 |
|
17 |
7 |
A |
B |
6500% |
6000% |
20 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 44 |
43 |
|
18 |
|
A |
B |
6200% |
5500% |
30 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 45 |
55 |
|
18 |
9 |
A |
B |
6000% |
5600% |
30 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 46 |
43 |
|
16 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5300% |
30 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 47 |
58 |
|
20 |
6 |
A |
B |
6100% |
4900% |
30 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 48 |
45 |
|
19 |
|
A |
B |
6200% |
4700% |
30 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 49 |
56 |
|
17 |
7 |
A |
B |
5800% |
4400% |
40 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 50 |
41 |
|
16 |
|
A |
B |
5800% |
4500% |
40 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Table 7
|
Content of Element |
Primary Rust Prevention |
Observation of sludge |
Throwing Power (%) |
Difference in Coating Voltage (V) |
Appearance of Coating |
SDT |
CCT |
SST |
Zr |
Si |
Sn |
Cu |
210V |
160V |
Example 51 |
91 |
5.7 |
19 |
|
A |
B |
6200% |
5500% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 52* |
75 |
5.1 |
21 |
|
A |
B |
5700% |
5000% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 53* |
81 |
5.3 |
18 |
|
A |
B |
5600% |
5100% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 54* |
B8 |
5.7 |
14 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
4700% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 55* |
72 |
4.8 |
17 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
5000% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 56* |
72 |
|
18 |
6 |
A |
B |
5900% |
5100% |
20 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 57* |
85 |
|
21 |
|
A |
B |
5700% |
4800% |
30 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 58* |
91 |
|
20 |
7 |
A |
B |
5900% |
5100% |
20 |
A |
B |
B |
A |
Example 59* |
94 |
|
18 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
5200% |
30 |
A |
. B |
B |
A |
Example 60 |
44 |
3.2 |
15 |
|
A |
B |
6200% |
5500% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 61 |
46 |
3.1 |
19 |
|
A |
B |
6100% |
5100% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 62 |
49 |
3.6 |
18 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
5300% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 63 |
38 |
3 |
20 |
|
A |
B |
6500% |
5700% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 64 |
44 |
3.2 |
16 |
|
A |
B |
6600% |
5500% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 65 |
41 |
3.5 |
17 |
|
A |
B |
6100% |
5800% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 66 * |
49 |
3.2 |
16 |
|
A |
B |
6200% |
5500% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 67 |
41 |
3.2 |
15 |
7 |
A |
B |
6800% |
5900% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 68 |
51 |
|
18 |
7 |
A |
B |
5900% |
5300% |
30 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 69 |
52 |
|
18 |
5 |
A |
B |
6300% |
5100% |
30 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 70 |
48 |
|
19 |
9 |
A |
B |
6100% |
5300% |
30 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 71 |
55 |
|
17 |
6 |
A |
B |
6500% |
5500% |
30 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 72 |
43 |
|
16 |
10 |
A |
B |
6200% |
5800% |
20 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 73 |
49 |
20 |
20 |
7 |
A |
B |
6600% |
5400% |
20 |
A |
B |
A |
A |
Example 74 * |
52 |
|
17 |
5 |
A |
B |
6200% |
5200% |
30 |
A |
B |
A |
Example 75 * |
67 |
4.7 |
18 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5200% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 76 |
54 |
3.2 |
16 |
|
A |
B |
6200% |
5800% |
20 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Example 77 |
48 |
2.8 |
17 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5000% |
30 |
A |
A |
A |
A |
Comparative Example 6 |
58 |
4.2 |
|
|
B |
B |
2200% |
1000% |
80 |
C |
B |
D |
B |
* now Comparison Examples too |
Table 8
|
Content of Element |
Primary Rust Prevention |
Observation of sludge |
Throwing Power(%) |
Difference in Coating Voltage (V) |
Appearance of Coating |
SDT |
CCT |
SST |
Zr |
Si |
Sn |
Cu |
210V |
160V |
Example 78* |
55 |
|
13 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5000% |
40 |
B |
C |
B |
B |
Example 79* |
44 |
|
24 |
|
A |
B |
5800% |
2500% |
40 |
B |
C |
B |
B |
Example 80* |
49 |
|
21 |
|
A |
B |
6900% |
5500% |
30 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 81* |
45 |
|
18 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5000% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 82* |
38 |
|
26 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
5000% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 83* |
45 |
|
9 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5100% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 84* |
51 |
|
18 |
|
A |
B |
5800% |
5200% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 85* |
43 |
|
21 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
5400% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 86* |
36 |
|
18 |
|
A |
B |
6100% |
5300% |
10 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 87* |
47 |
|
23 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5100% |
10 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 88* |
32 |
|
33 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
5300% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 89* |
52 |
|
12 |
|
A |
B |
6100% |
5300% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 90* |
42 |
|
21 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
5100% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 91* |
36 |
|
28 |
|
A |
B |
5900% |
5300% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 92 |
50 |
|
22 |
|
A |
B |
6000% |
5100% |
30 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
Example 93 |
50 |
|
24 |
|
A |
A |
5500% |
4800% |
30 |
B |
C |
8 |
8 |
Example 94* |
46 |
|
26 |
|
A |
B |
5800% |
4900% |
30 |
B |
C |
B |
B |
Example 95 |
46 |
|
15 |
|
A |
A |
6000% |
5100% |
20 |
A |
C |
A |
B |
Example 96* |
30 |
|
21 |
|
A |
B |
5600% |
4800% |
40 |
B |
C |
B |
B |
Example 97* |
65 |
|
26 |
|
A |
B |
5700% |
4700% |
30 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
Example 98* |
42 |
|
19 |
|
A |
B |
5300% |
5000% |
30 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
Example 99* |
72 |
|
21 |
|
A |
B |
5200% |
4900% |
30 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
Example 100* |
33 |
|
10 |
|
A |
B |
5600% |
3200% |
40 |
B |
C |
B |
B |
Example 101* |
43 |
|
22 |
|
A |
B |
5200% |
5200% |
20 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
Example 102* |
40 |
|
24 |
|
A |
B |
5800% |
4200% |
20 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
Example 103* |
43 |
|
16 |
|
A |
B |
5700% |
4800% |
30 |
B |
C |
B |
B |
Example 104* |
41 |
|
17 |
|
A |
B |
S400% |
3400% |
30 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
Example 105 * |
40 |
|
21 |
|
A |
B |
5700% |
3300% |
30 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
Example 106 * |
40 |
|
11 |
|
A |
B |
5500% |
4500% |
30 |
A |
C |
B |
B |
* now Comparison Examples too |
INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY
[0105] The metal surface treatment liquid for cation electrodeposition coating of the present
invention is applicable to metal base materials, such as automobile bodies and parts
to be subjected to cation electrodeposition.