BRITISH STANDARD BS EN

10154:2002

Continuously hot-dip
aluminium-silicon (AS)
coated steel strip and

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sheet — Technical
delivery conditions

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ICS 77.140.50

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 10154
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2002

ICS 77.140.50 Supersedes EN 10154:1996

English version

Continuously hot-dip aluminium-silicon (AS) coated steel strip

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and sheet - Technical delivery conditions

Bandes et tôles en acier revêtues en continu par Kontinuierlich schmelztauchveredeltes Band und Blech aus
immersion à chaud d'une couche d'aluminium-silicium (AS) Stahl mit Aluminium-Silicium-Überzügen (AS) - Technische
- Conditions techniques de livraison Lieferbedingungen

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This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 February 2002.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the official
versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Contents

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Foreword......................................................................................................................................................................3
1 Scope ..............................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................4

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3 Terms and definitions....................................................................................................................................5
4 Classification and designation .....................................................................................................................5
4.1 Classification..................................................................................................................................................5
4.2 Designation.....................................................................................................................................................6
5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser..............................................................................................6

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5.1 Mandatory information ..................................................................................................................................6
5.2 Options............................................................................................................................................................7
6 Manufacturing process .................................................................................................................................7
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Requirements .................................................................................................................................................7
7.1 Mechanical properties ...................................................................................................................................7
7.2 Coatings..........................................................................................................................................................9
7.3 Surface quality ...............................................................................................................................................9
7.4 Surface treatment (surface protection) .....................................................................................................10
7.5 Freedom from coil breaks ...........................................................................................................................10
7.6 Stretcher strains (low carbon steels for cold forming) ............................................................................10
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7.7 Coating mass................................................................................................................................................11
7.8 Adhesion of coating ....................................................................................................................................11
7.9 Surface condition.........................................................................................................................................11
7.10 Tolerances on dimensions and shape.......................................................................................................11
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7.11 Suitability for further processing ...............................................................................................................11

8 Testing ..........................................................................................................................................................12
8.1 General..........................................................................................................................................................12
8.2 Test units ......................................................................................................................................................12
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8.3 Number of tests............................................................................................................................................12

8.4 Sampling .......................................................................................................................................................12
8.5 Test methods................................................................................................................................................13
8.6 Retests ..........................................................................................................................................................14
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9 Marking .........................................................................................................................................................14
10 Packing .........................................................................................................................................................15
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11 Storage and transportation.........................................................................................................................15

12 Disputes ........................................................................................................................................................15
Annex A (normative) Reference method for determination of the total coating mass .....................................16
A.1 Purpose.........................................................................................................................................................16
A.2 Reagents .......................................................................................................................................................16
A.3 Procedure .....................................................................................................................................................16
A.4 Evaluation .....................................................................................................................................................16
Annex B (normative) Method for determination of the mass of the Al-Fe-Si alloy layer ..................................17
B.1 Purpose.........................................................................................................................................................17
B.2 Reagents .......................................................................................................................................................17
B.3 Procedure .....................................................................................................................................................17
B.4 Evaluation .....................................................................................................................................................17
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Foreword

This document EN 10154:2002 has been prepared by ECISS/TC 27 "Surface coated flat products - Qualities,
dimensions, tolerances and specific tests", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.

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This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or
by endorsement, at the latest by November 2002, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest
by November 2002.

This European Standard supersedes EN 10154:1996.

According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following

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countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for continuously hot-dip aluminium-silicon alloy coated flat products
made of low carbon steels for cold forming (see Table 1) or of structural steels (see Table 2) in thicknesses
≤ 3,0 mm. The thickness is the final thickness of the delivered product after coating.

This European Standard applies to strip of all widths and to sheets cut from it (≥ 600 mm width) and cut lengths
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The aluminium-silicon alloy coating is obtained by immersing the products in a bath containing 8 % to 11 % Si (also
referred to as type 1).

The available coatings, coating masses and surface qualities are given in 7.2 to 7.3 and Table 3.

The products covered by this European Standard are mainly used where heat resistance and corrosion resistance
are the most important factors.

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This European Standard is not applicable to steel flat products with hot-dip coating of pure aluminium (normally
referred to as type 2 coating).
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2 Normative references
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference provisions from other publications. These
normative references are cited at the appropriate points in the text, and the publications are listed hereafter.
Subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications apply to this draft European Standard only
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. In the case of undated references, the most recent edition of the
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publications referred to applies (including amendments).

EN 10002-1, Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of testing at ambient temperature.
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EN 10020, Definition and classification of grades of steel.

EN 10021, General technical delivery requirements for steel and iron products
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EN 10027-1, Designation systems for steels - Part 1: Steel names - principal symbols.

EN 10027-2, Designation systems for steels - Part 2: Numerical system.

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EN 10079, Definition of steel products.

EN 10143, Continuously hot-dip metal coated steel sheet and strip - tolerances on dimensions and shape.
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EN 10204, Metallic products - types of inspection documents.

ENV 606, Bar coded transport and handling labels for steel products.

CR 10260, Designation systems for steel - additional symbols.

1)
EURONORM 12 , Bend test for steel sheet and strip less than 3 mm thick.

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Until it is transformed into an European Standard, either EURONORM 12 or the corresponding national standard may
be applied.

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ISO 10113, Metallic materials - Sheet and strip - Determination of plastic strain ratio.

ISO 10275, Metallic materials - Sheet and strip - Determination of tensile strain hardening exponent.

3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this European Standard the following terms and definitions apply in addition to the terms and
definitions in EN 10020, EN 10021, EN 10079 and EN 10204.

3.1
hot-dip aluminium-silicon alloy coating (AS)

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application of an aluminium-silicon coating by immersing the prepared products in a molten bath of aluminium-
silicon alloy

NOTE In the present case, wide strip is continuously hot-dip coated in a bath the composition (type 1) of which is given in
clause 1.

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coating mass
total mass of coating including the Al-Fe-Si alloy layer on both surfaces on the product (expressed in grams per
square metre)
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4 Classification and designation

4.1 Classification

4.1.1 The steel grades according to Table 1 of this European Standard are classified according to their
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increasing suitability for cold forming as follows:

DX51D+AS: bending and profiling quality,

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DX52D+AS: drawing quality,

DX53D+AS: deep drawing quality,

DX54D+AS: special deep drawing quality,

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DX55D+AS: deep drawing quality, heat resistance up to 800 °C,

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DX56D+AS: extra deep drawing quality.

The steel grades according to Table 2 of this European Standard are classified according to their decreasing
specified minimum yield strength values with the exception of DX56D.
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4.1.2 Heat resistance may be assumed for temperatures up to 700 °C except for steel grade DX55D+AS for
which heat resistance may be assumed for temperatures up to 800 °C.

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4.2 Designation

4.2.1 Steel names

For the steel grades covered by this European Standard, the steel names as given in Tables 1 and 2 are allocated
in accordance with EN 10027-1 and CR 10260.

4.2.2 Steel numbers

For the steel grades covered by this European Standard, the steel numbers as given in Tables 1 and 2 are
allocated in accordance with EN 10027-2 and CR 10260.

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5 Information to be supplied by the purchaser

5.1 Mandatory information

The following information shall be supplied by the purchaser at the time of enquiry and order:

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a) the quantity to be delivered;

b) the type of product (strip, sheet, cut length);

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c) the number of the dimensional standard (EN 10143);

d) the nominal dimensions and the tolerances on dimensions and shape and, if applicable, letters denoting
relevant special tolerances;

e) the term “steel”;

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f) number of this standard (EN 10154);

g) steel name or steel number and symbol for the type of hot dip coating as given in Tables 1 and 2;
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h) number designating the nominal mass of coating (e.g. 080 = 80 g/m² including both surfaces, see Table 3);

i) letter denoting the surface quality (A, B or C, see 7.3);

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j) letter denoting the surface treatment (C, O, CO or U, see 7.4).

EXAMPLE 1 sheet, delivered with dimensional tolerances according to EN 10143 with a nominal thickness of 0,70 mm,
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ordered with special thickness tolerances (S), nominal width 1 200 mm, ordered with special width tolerances (S), nominal
length 2 500 mm, ordered with special flatness tolerances (FS), made of steel S250GD+AS120-C-CO(1.0242+AS120-C-CO)
according to EN 10154:
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1 sheet EN 10143-0,70Sx1200Sx2500FS

steel EN 10154-S250GD+AS120-C-CO

or

1 sheet EN 10143-0,70Sx1200Sx2500FS

steel EN 10154-1.0242+AS120-C-CO

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5.2 Options

A number of options are specified in this European Standard and listed below. If the purchaser does not indicate
his wish to implement one of these options, the supplier shall supply in accordance with the basis specification of
this European Standard (see 5.1).

a) any low carbon steel products suitable for the manufacture of a specific part (see 7.1.2);

b) any special requirements for a maximum Al-Fe-Si alloy layer mass occurring during hot-dip aluminium-silicon
coating (see 7.2.2);

c) any requirement for special applications on bright appearance (type B surface, see NOTE to 7.3.3) and

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protection by a strippable film on one surface (see NOTE to 7.4.2);

d) any products supplied free from coil breaks (see 7.5);

e) any products supplied free from stretcher strains when cold forming (see 7.6.2);

f) any maximum or minimum value for the coating mass per product surface (see 7.7.2);

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g) notification of which surface has been inspected (see 7.9.1);

h) any testing for compliance with the requirements of this standard (see 8.1.1 and 8.1.2);
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i) any supply of an inspection document and type of document (see 8.1.2);

j) any requirement for packing (see 10).

6 Manufacturing process
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The processes used in steelmaking and manufacture of the products are left to the discretion of the manufacturer.
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7 Requirements

7.1 Mechanical properties

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7.1.1 The products shall be supplied on the basis of the mechanical property requirements in Table 1 and
Table 2.
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7.1.2 If specially agreed at the time of enquiry and order, products made of steel grades DX52D+AS, DX
53D+AS, DX54D+AS, DX55D+AS and DX56D+AS with suitability for manufacturing a specific part may be
supplied. In this case the values in Table 1 do not apply. The reject tolerances arising when the material is
processed shall not exceed a specific proportion to be agreed upon at the time of enquiry and order.
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7.1.3 If ordered in accordance with 7.1.1 the mechanical property values in Table 1 for the low carbon steels
apply for the following periods commencing from the date on which the products are made available by the works:

 8 days for steel grades DX51D+AS and DX52D+AS;

 6 months for steel grades DX53D+AS, DX54D+AS, DX55D+AS and DX56D+AS.

7.1.4 For the structural steel flat products the mechanical properties in Table 2 apply. A reduction in the
formability may occur with time. It is therefore in the interest of the purchaser to use the products as soon as
possible.

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7.1.5 The tensile test values apply to

 transverse test pieces for the low carbon steel grades according to Table 1;

 longitudinal test pieces for the structural steel grades according to Table 2.

The values shall be related to the test piece cross section without coating.

Table 1 - Grades and mechanical properties of low carbon steels for cold forming

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Designation Yield Tensile Elonga- Plastic Strain
Steel grade strength strength tion strain harde-
a
Steel Steel Symbol for the Re Rm A80 ratio ning
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name number type of hot-dip MPa MPa % r90 exponent
coating n90
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min. min. min.
DX51D 1.0226 +AS - 270 to 500 22 - -

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DX52D 1.0350 +AS 140 to 300 270 to 420 26 - -
DX53D 1.0355 +AS 140 to 260 270 to 380 30 - -
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DX54D 1.0306 +AS 120 to 220 260 to 360 34 1,4 0,18
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DX55D 1.0309 +AS 140 to 240 270 to 370 30 - -
DX56D 1.0322 +AS
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120 to 180 260 to 330 39 1,7
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0,20
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1 MPa = 1 N/mm².
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The yield strength values apply to the 0,2 % proof stress if the yield point is not pronounced, otherwise to the
lower yield point (ReL).
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For product thicknesses between 0,5 mm and 0,7 mm inclusive the minimum elongation values (A80) shall be
reduced by 2 units. For product thicknesses less than 0,5 mm the values are to be agreed upon at the time of enquiry
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and order.
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This value applies to skin passed products only (surface qualities B and C).
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See 4.1.2.
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For thicknesses > 1,5 mm, the r90-value shall be reduced by 0,2.
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For thicknesses
 r90-value shall be reduced by 0,2 and the n90-value shall be reduced by 0,01. For
thicknesses < 0,5 mm, the r90- and n90-values shall be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.
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Table 2 - Grades and mechanical properties of structural steels

Designation Yield Tensile Elongation
Steel grade strength strength
Steel Steel Symbol for the ReH Rm A80
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name number type of hot-dip MPa MPa %
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coating min. min. min.

S250GD 1.0242 +AS 250 330 19

S280GD 1.0244 +AS 280 360 18
S320GD 1.0250 +AS 320 390 17
S350GD 1.0529 +AS 350 420 16

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*)
1 MPa = 1 N/mm².
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For product thickness
≤ 0,7 mm the minimum elongation values (A80) shall be
reduced by 2 units.

7.2 Coatings

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7.2.1 The coating masses are given in Table 3.

For special applications coating masses which are different from those of Table 3 can be supplied by agreement
between the producer and the user.
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Thicker coatings limit the formability and weldability of the products. Therefore, the forming and weldability
requirements should be taken into account when ordering the coating mass.

7.2.2 During hot dip coating, a relatively pronounced Al-Fe-Si layer is formed over the base material. This shall
be taken into account for further processing. If a maximum value for the mass of this layer is required, this shall be
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specially agreed upon at the time of enquiry and order. The test method is described in annex B.

7.3 Surface quality

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7.3.1 General

The products may be supplied with one of the surface qualities described in 7.3.2 to 7.3.4 (see also 5.1i) and 7.9).
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7.3.2 As coated surface (A)

Imperfections such as small pits, dark spots, stripe marks and light passivation stains are permissible. Leveller
breaks or run-off marks may appear. Coil breaks and stretcher strains may appear as well.
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7.3.3 Improved surface (B)

Surface quality B is obtained by skin passing.

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With this surface quality, small imperfections such as stretch levelling breaks, skin pass marks, scratches,
indentations, run-off marks and light passivation stains are permissible. The surface has no pits.

NOTE For special applications and by agreement between the producer and the user, the products may be supplied with a
bright appearance. In that case the surface is of type "B".

7.3.4 Best quality surface (C)

Surface quality C is obtained by skin passing.

The controlled surface shall make it possible to apply a uniform high-class paint finish. The other surface shall have
at least the characteristics of surface quality B (see 7.3.3).

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7.4 Surface treatment (surface protection)

7.4.1 General

Hot-dip aluminium-silicon coated flat products generally receive a surface protection at the producer's plant as
specified in 7.4.2 to 7.4.5 (see also 5.1j)). Surface treatment serves, among other things, as a temporary corrosion
protection during storage and transportation. The period of protection afforded depends on the atmospheric and
storage conditions.

7.4.2 Chemical passivation (C)

Chemical passivation may be carried out after coating to protect the surface against humidity and to reduce the risk

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of formation of corrosion products (white rust).

Chemical passivation may cause slight coloration of the surface but is not detrimental to the general performance
of the product.

NOTE Products with a bright appearance (see note to 7.3.3) which have been chemically passivated can be protected by a
strippable film on one surface if agreed at the time of enquiry and order.

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7.4.3 Oiling (O)

This treatment also reduces the risk of formation of corrosion products (white rust).
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It shall be possible to remove the oil layer with a suitable degreasing solvent which does not adversely affect the
coating.

Products supplied oiled may require additional lubrication prior to rolling or drawing.

7.4.4 Chemical passivation and oiling (CO)

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Agreement may be reached on this combination of surface treatment if increased protection against the formation
of corrosion products (white rust) is required.
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7.4.5 Untreated (U)

Hot-dip aluminium-silicon coated flat products are only supplied without surface treatment if expressly desired by
the purchaser on his own responsibility. In this case, there is increased risk of formation of corrosion products
(white rust).
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7.5 Freedom from coil breaks

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If particular requirements are made for freedom from coil breaks (fluting), it is recommended to order improved
surface quality B (see 7.3.3).
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7.6 Stretcher strains (low carbon steels for cold forming)

7.6.1 In order to avoid the formation of stretcher strains when cold forming, it is recommended to order improved
surface quality B (see 7.3.3). As there is a tendency for stretcher strains to form again after some time, it is in the
interest of the purchaser to use the products as soon as possible.

7.6.2 Products with the surface condition B or C are free from stretcher strains when cold forming for the
following periods commencing from the agreed date on which they are made available by the works:

 1 month for steel grades DX51D+AS and DX52D+AS,

 6 months for steel grades DX53D+AS, DX54D+AS, DX55D+AS and DX56D+AS.

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7.7 Coating mass

7.7.1 The coating mass shall correspond to the data in Table 3. The values apply for the total mass of the
coating on both surfaces for the triple spot test and the single spot test (see 8.4.4 and 8.5.4).

The coating mass is not always equally distributed on both the product surfaces. However, it may be assumed that
a coating mass of at least 40 % of the value given in Table 3 for the single spot test exists on each surface of the
product.

Table 3 - Coating masses

Coating Minimum coating mass, g/m²

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a b
designation total both surfaces
c c
Triple spot test Single spot test
060 60 45
080 80 60
100 100 75
120 120 90
150 150 115
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A coating mass of 100 g/m² on both sides corresponds to a
coating thickness of approximately 17 µm on each surface.
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See 8.4.4 and 8.5.4.
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7.7.2 A maximum or minimum value for the coating mass may be agreed upon per surface of the product (single
spot test) for each coating given in Table 3.

7.8 Adhesion of coating

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The adhesion of the coating shall be tested using the method specified in 8.5.3. After bending, the coating shall
show no signs of flaking, but an area of 6 mm from each edge of the specimen shall be disregarded in order to
exclude the effect of the cutting. Crazing and roughening are permissible.
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7.9 Surface condition

7.9.1 The surface shall comply with the requirements in 7.3 and 7.4. Unless otherwise agreed at the time of
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enquiry and order, only one surface shall be inspected at the manufacturer's works. If requested the supplier shall
inform the purchaser whether the inspected surface is the top surface or bottom surface.

Small edge cracks which may occur in the case of uncut edges are not a justification for rejection.
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7.9.2 When supplying strip in coils, there is a greater risk of surface defects than if sheet and cut lengths are
supplied as it is not possible for the manufacturer to eliminate all the defects in a coil. This shall be taken into
account by the purchaser when evaluating the products.
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7.10 Tolerances on dimensions and shape

The requirements of EN 10143 shall apply.

7.11 Suitability for further processing

7.11.1 Welding

The products according to this European Standard shall be suitable for welding using the normal welding methods.
With larger coating masses, special measures shall be taken for welding, as appropriate.

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7.11.2 Forming

Depending on the steel grade the products shall be suitable to be drawn, bent or profiled.

7.11.3 Organic coating

All steel grades and surface conditions shall be suitable for organic coating. The appearance after this treatment
depends on the surface quality ordered (see 7.3).

NOTE Application of organic coatings requires a corresponding pre-treatment of the surface at the processor's works.

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8 Testing

8.1 General

8.1.1 The products may be supplied with or without testing for compliance with the requirements of this
European Standard.

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8.1.2 If testing is required, the purchaser shall give the following information at the time of enquiry and order:

 type of test (specific or non-specific test, see EN 10021),

 type of inspection document (see EN 10204).

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8.1.3 Specific tests shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements in 8.2 to 8.6.

8.2 Test units

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The test unit consists of 20 t or a fraction of 20 t of hot-dip coated flat products of the same grade and nominal
thickness, coating mass and surface condition. In the case of strip, a coil weighing more than 20 t shall be regarded
as one test unit.
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8.3 Number of tests

One series of tests shall be carried out per test unit as specified in 8.2 to determine
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 the mechanical properties (see 8.5.1),

 the r- and n-values if specified in Table 1 (see 8.5.2),

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 the adhesion of the coating (see 8.5.3), and

 the coating mass (see 8.5.4).

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The number of tests for the determination of the alloy layer (see 7.2.2) shall - if required - be agreed at the time of
enquiry and order.

8.4 Sampling

8.4.1 In the case of strip, the samples shall be taken from the beginning or the end of the coil. In the case of
sheet and cut lengths, the selection of the sample shall be left to the discretion of the supplier.

8.4.2 The sample for the tensile test (see 8.5.1) shall be taken either in the transverse or in the longitudinal
direction (see 7.1.5) at a distance of at least 50 mm from the edge of the product.

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8.4.3 The sample for the bend test to determine the adhesion of the coating (see 8.5.3) may be taken in any
direction. The distance from the product edge shall be at least 50 mm. The size of the sample shall be such that the
length of the folded edge is at least 100 mm.

8.4.4 The three samples for testing the coating mass (see 8.5.4) shall be taken as shown in Figure 1 if the
product width permits. The samples may be round or square and the individual sample shall be at least 5 000 mm²
in area.

Dimensions in millimetres

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Key

b Strip or sheet width

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Figure 1 - Position of the samples for determining the coating mass of aluminium-silicon coating

If sampling as shown in Figure 1 is not possible because the product width is too small, only one sample shall be
taken with an area of at least 5 000 mm². The coating mass determined from it shall comply with the requirements
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for the single spot test as specified in Table 3.

8.4.5 If it is agreed to determine the thickness of the alloy layer (see 7.2.2) special agreement shall be made for
sampling.
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8.4.6 All the samples shall be taken and machined, if necessary, in such a way that the results of the tests are
not affected.
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8.5 Test methods

8.5.1 The tensile test shall be carried out as described in EN 10002-1 using type 2 test pieces (initial gauge
length Lo = 80 mm, width b = 20 mm) (see also 7.1.5).
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8.5.2 The determination of the plastic strain ration r and the strain hardening exponent n shall be carried out in
accordance with ISO 10113 and ISO 10275.

The plastic strain ratio r and the strain hardening exponent n are determined within the strain range of 10 % to
20 %. As the determination shall be carried out in the range of homogeneous deformation, then if the uniform
elongation of the tested material is lower than 20 %, values for the upper limit of the strain range of 15 % to 20 %
can be applied.

8.5.3 The bend test to determine the adhesion of the coating (see also 7.9 and 8.4.3) shall be carried out as
described in EURONORM 12.

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The diameters D of the mandrel or bending roll given in Table 4 shall be used. The angle of bend shall be 180° in
all cases.

When pressing together with the two legs of the test piece, care shall be taken that the coating is not damaged.

Table 4 - Mandrel diameter for the bend test to determine the adhesion of the coating (see 8.5.3)
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Steel grade Mandrel diameter D for
nominal thicknesses
< 2,0 mm


DX51D+AS 0 1a
DX52D+AS 0 1a

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DX53D+AS 0 1a
DX54D+AS 0 1a
DX55D+AS 0 1a
DX56D+AS 0 1a
S250GD+AS 1a 2a
S280GD+AS 2a 3a
S320GD+AS 2a 3a

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S350GD+AS 2a 3a
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8.5.4 The coating mass shall be determined from the difference in mass of the samples before and after the
coating has been removed chemically. In the test with specimen according to Figure 1, the triple spot test value is
the arithmetic mean of the three test results. Each individual result shall meet the requirements of the single spot
test as given in Table 3.

Other methods - e. g. non-destructive tests - may be used for continuous checks at the manufacturer's works.
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In cases of dispute, the method described in annex A of this European Standard shall be used.

8.5.5 If it is agreed to determine the thickness of the alloy layer (see 7.2.2) the method for its determination given
in annex B shall be applied.
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8.6 Retests

The requirements of EN 10021 shall apply. In the case of coils, the retest specimens shall be taken from a distance
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of at least one lap away, but with a maximum of 20 m from the end of the coil.
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9 Marking
A label shall be attached to each coil or bundle containing at least the following information:
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 name or mark of the manufacturer's works;

 designation (consisting of 5.1b) and 5.1f) to 5.1j));

 nominal dimensions of the product;

 identification number;

 order number;

 mass of the coil or bundle.

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Bar coding according to ENV 606 can supplement marking, when the above mentioned minimum information is
also given in clear text.

10 Packing
The packing requirements for the product shall be agreed at the time of enquiry and order.

11 Storage and transportation

11.1 Moisture, in particular condensation between the sheets, laps of the coil or other adjacent parts made of

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hot-dip aluminium-silicon coated flat products can lead to the formation of corrosion products (white rust). The
possible types of temporary surface protection are given in 7.4. As a precaution, the products should be
transported and stored dry and protected from moisture.

11.2 During transportation, dark spots may appear in the coated surfaces as a result of friction. Generally, they
only impair the appearance. Friction is reduced by oiling the products. However, the following precautionary
measures should be taken: secure packing, laid flat, no local pressure spots.

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12 Disputes
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Annex A
(normative)

Reference method for determination of the total coating mass

A.1 Purpose
The method described below is used for determining the coating mass of hot-dip aluminium-silicon coated flat
products. The samples are weighed before and after the coating is removed.

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A.2 Reagents

 Hydrochloric acid (ρ = 1,19 g/ml).

 20 % sodium hydroxide solution made by dissolving 20 g sodium hydroxide in 80 ml of water.

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A.3 Procedure
A.3.1 Samples
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The samples are taken from the product in accordance with 8.4.4.

The samples shall be clean. If necessary, they are to be washed firstly with suitable solvents, which will not attack
the coating, then secondly in alcohol. Finally, they are thoroughly dried.
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A.3.2 Method

After washing as specified in A.3.1, the samples are weighed and then placed in the hot sodium hydroxide solution
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until the reaction ceases. Then the test samples are taken out of this solution, rubbed under water, roughly dried off
with a cloth and placed in cold hydrochloric acid for 2 s to 3 s.

The samples are then rinsed under water and again immersed in the sodium hydroxide solution until no further
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reaction can be established. This process is to be repeated until no reaction is visible when the sample is dipped
into the sodium hydroxide solution. The samples are then washed, dried and re-weighed.
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A.4 Evaluation
The coating mass in grams per square metre of the product (on both sides) is obtained from the formula:
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( m0 − m1 ) x 106
A

where
m0 is the mass of the sample before the coating is stripped off, in grams;
m1 is the mass of the sample after the coating has been removed, in grams;
A is the area of the sample used in square millimetres.

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Annex B
(normative)

Method for determination of the mass of the Al-Fe-Si alloy layer

B.1 Purpose

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The method described below is used for determining the mass of the alloy layer on samples of hot-dip aluminium-
silicon coated flat products. Firstly, the so-called non-alloy layer and secondly the alloy layer are removed,
according to the method in annex A. The method is based on the reaction of tin (II) chloride solution with aluminium
to form metallic tin (sponge); this solution does not react with the alloy or with the iron base material. The samples
are weighted before and after removal of the alloy layer.

B.2 Reagents

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B.2.1 Tin (II) chloride solution

B.2.1.1
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To produce the stock solution 1 000 g SnCl2H2O are dissolved in 500 ml of diluted hydrochloric acid
(1 : 1). Make up to 1 000 ml adding 5 g to 10 g metallic tin. Heat until the solution is clear.

B.2.1.2 To produce the test solution 20 ml of stock solution are added to 200 ml H2O immediately prior to use.

B.3 Procedure
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B.3.1 Removal of the non-alloy layer

The samples, taken in accordance with 8.4.4 are cleaned with petroleum ether and immersed in 200 ml of test
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solution (see B.2.1.2) until the reaction ceases.

Once the test samples have been removed from the solution, the sponge tin is scraped off with a small spatula.
The process is repeated until no further reaction takes place. The samples are then washed and dried.
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B.3.2 Determination of alloy layer

The test samples prepared in accordance with B.3.1 are treated as described in A.3.2.
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B.4 Evaluation
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The mass of the alloy layer is calculated using the formula in A.4, from the difference in mass of the samples before
and after the test.

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