Objective
The research is aimed at optimising the processing route of galvanised and galvannealed sheet steels by: better understanding of the influence of strip surface texture and microstructure on the very first reaction between Fe Zn and their correlation with the quality of the coated final product: final aspect, spangle size, surface flaws, resistance to abrasion, coating adhesion correlation with strip processing parameters and possibly introduction of guidelines for product final quality. The program includes the development of analytical procedures for EBSD and STEM; the modification of superficial microstructure by appropriate thermal treatments, rolling, polishing and grinding; the correlation with product quality, the first correlation with strip processing parameters and the investigation of possible ways to create beneficial texture effect.
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4000 LIEGE
Belgium