1 Posmac

PosMAC
POSCO Magnesium Aluminium

alloy Coating product

,
PosMAC
PosMAC
is a
range
of steel
products
that(GI,
provide 5 to 10 timesGI(H))
greater
corrosion
5~10resistance
compared
with ordinary
hot-dip
()
.
galvanized
steel
sheet (GI,
GI(H))
of the same
coating weight.
PosMAC
especially has an excellent cross section corrosion resistance.
.
Ordinary
GI
products
having
thick
plating
can be
replaced
with it. The same processing, assembly and painting processes can be applied to
PosMAC as one would apply to GI steels.
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PosMAC
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What is PosMAC?
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Equipment Specifications
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Manufacturing Equipment
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PosMAC

PosMAC
/
(
(GMA
GI(H) ))
Corrosion Resistance of PosMAC

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Comparison
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(GI(H))
Spot
to Galvanized
/ Galvalume in corrosion
resistance
on flat surfaces
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Comparison to Stainless steel (STS) in corrosion resistance on flat surfaces
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PosMACs
Batch-GI
corrosion resistance
on flat sheets compared
to batch
plated GI
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steel (GI(H))

(
GI(H)) /
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and Galvalume
Corrosion resistance of cup drawing region
CorrosionCup
Cr-free
resistance
testing of processed
products
Weathering test on cross sectional part(Korea Conformity Laboratories)
(
) Japan)
Estimation
NBfrom
of PosMACsCr-free
Longevity(KOBELCO
Galling & scratch resistance of PosMAC
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10
10
11
()
(NT
)
Cr-free
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Chemical resistance of PosMAC

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Chemical resistance to ammonia solutions
( KOBELCO )

PosMAC
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Acid Rain Simulation Test Results
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Gas Metal Arc(GMA) Welding
KS
Spot welding
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High frequency pipe-making weld
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Laser welding
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Organic ingredient Cr-free (NB)
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Inorganic
ingredient Cr-free(NT)
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Main Usage
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PosMAC(HR Base) Specification
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KS D 3030
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Packing
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Order Guide
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Cautions on Use
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Cr-free post-treatment

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Weldability of PosMAC

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Galling,
Spec
PosMAC
Phosphating Property of PosMAC

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Why PosMAC has excellent corrosion resistance
PosMACs corrosion resistance on bent areas compared to that of hot dip galvanized

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PosMAC
What is PosMAC?
Manufacturing Equipment
What is PosMAC?
Entry
Shot Blast, Pickling
Galvanizing
PosMAC (POSCO Magnesium Aluminium alloy Coating product) is a ternary alloy coated steel(Zn- 3%Mg- 2.5%Al)
with high corrosion resistance developed with POSCOs own technology
Product Configuration
Product Characteristics
PosMAC is a corrosion resistant products that is 5 to
Chemical treatment film
(temporary corrosion resistant)
10 times stronger resistance than that of a normal

hot-dip galvanized steel sheet(GI, GI(H)) with the
Steel
same coating weight. PosMAC has an excellent
The equipments at the entry section are

composed of two pay off reels and a welder.
cross section corrosion resistance; normal thick

plating products can be replaced with this product.
Schematic image
SPM & Post treatment
T he same processing, assembly and painting process
The scales from an HR coil can be removed

completely by passing through the Shot blast
and Pickling tank,.
Zn-Mg-Al is coated onto the surface of the steel

sheet after passing the annealing furnace in the
pot reserved for PosMAC, and then the targeted
coating weight is achieved by spraying high
pressurized air from the air knife
Inspection & Coiling
can be applied to PosMAC as one would apply to GI.
Product characteristics comparison

PosMAC is superior to GI in corrosion resistance on flat, machined, cross section parts and is superior to
Galvalume in cross section corrosion resistance.

Quality items
PosMAC
GI
Galvalume
Hardness(Hv) of Coating Layer
110~130
60~80
80~100
Friction characteristics
flat sheet
Bending
Cup
Cross section
Chemical resistance
Weldability
Corrosion
Resistance
Equipment Specifications
Classification
Pohang #1CGL
Operation date
2012. 04
Capacity
750 thousands ton/year
Product
Dimensions
Thickness
0.4~4.0mm
Width
800~1670mm
Coating weight
80~350(g/m2)
Product Grade
General, Structural
Post treatment
Chromate, Cr-free, Oiling
Shot Blast
POR
LASER
Welder
In order to secure the flat shape and elegant

surface, PosMAC is passed through a skin
pass mill. And in order to prevent any white
rust, the surface is coated with Cr-free to
improve corrosion resistance,
The equipment at the exit section are composed

of an inspection table and an oiler equipment
where the products are inspected synthetically and
judged whether they are adequate for sale.
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Cooling Tower
Acid
Tank
Coater
SPM
Furnace
Leveller
TR
Dual Pot
SPM
POSCO Magnesium Aluminium alloy Coating product
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PosMAC coating layer
Corrosion Resistance of PosMAC
Why PosMAC has excellent corrosion resistance?
Comparison to Galvanized (GI(H)) / Galvalume in corrosion resistance on flat surfaces
The Magnesium (Mg) in PosMACs coating layer will accelerate the formation of a dense corrosion product called
PosMAC shows 5 to 10 times the corrosion resistance compared to galvanized steel sheet on flat surfaces.
Simonkolleite (Zn5(OH)8Cl2H2O) which is extremely stable.
In addition, PosMAC shows equal or greater corrosion resistance than Galvalume on flat surfaces.
When Simonkolleite is formed on the surface of the coating layer in a film-like-form, it plays a role as a corrosion inhibitor for
CCT
the base metal.

Mg2+
Mg(OH)2
Zn2+
Zn(OH)2
The coating weight

on both sides
GI(H)
120g/m2
200g/m2
Galvalume
300g/m2
600g/m2
PosMAC
100g/m2
140g/m2
200g/m2
275g/m2
Zn 5(OH)8Cl2H2O
CCT
Surface
10 cycle
Cross section
Zn-Mg-Al
Steel
2e -
30 cycle
70 cycle
Zn 5(OH)8Cl2H2O
Zn-Mg-Al
120 cycle
Steel
60 cycle
Test Method : CCT (Cyclic Corrosion Test)
CCT 1cycle (KS R1127) : Salt spray 2Hr (5%NaCl, 35) Dry 4Hr (25%RH, 60) Wet 2Hr (95%RH, 50)
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In addition, the upper coating layer can be dissolved to cover the cross section and accelerate the growth of a stable
Comparison to Stainless steel (STS) in corrosion resistance on flat surfaces
corrosion product.
PosMAC shows equal or greater corrosion resistance than STS304 on flat surfaces.
However red rust can be found in the already exposed steel plate, but fortunately, the film of the corrosion products
covers the cross section and serves to prevent corrosion.
Zn , Mg
2+
OHe-
2+
90
PosMAC
O2
Mg(OH)2
Zn 5(OH)8Cl2H2O
Fe2+
Red
rust
Steel
mg
Fe
Zn
(30 cycle)
80
EDS results(wt.%)
Zn-Mg-Al
70
But, even in the event of red rust formation, STS will retain its glossy surface.
CCT
The coating weight

on both sides
PosMAC
120g/m2
STS304 0.5t
STS304 0.6t
140g/m2
60
50
40
15 cycle
30
20
10
0
200
400
600
distance(um)
50 cycle
90
PosMAC
Fe2+
Self
healing
mg
Fe
Zn
(60 cycle)
80
EDS results(wt.%)
Zn-Mg-Al
70
60
100 cycle
50
40
30
20
10
Steel

200
400
distance(um)
07
600
CCT 1cycle (KS R1127) : Salt spray 2Hr (5%NaCl, 35) Dry 4Hr (25%RH, 60) Wet 2Hr (95%RH, 50)
Corrosion resistance of PosMAC
PosMACs corrosion resistance on flat sheets compared to batch plated GI
PosMACs corrosion resistance
PosMAC shows 5~10 times corrosion resistance to that of batch plated GI sheet
Processed product: C-Type steel for solar photovoltaic
C-channel
power generator support structure

SST
Batch Plated GI
PosMAC
coating weight
60g/m2
80g/m2
500g/m2
540g/m2
580g/m2
Division
Processed area
Frontal cross-section
300 Hr
Batch-GI
370.3
g/m2
(One side)
PosMAC
116.1
g/m2
(One side)
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Coating weight
SST 500Hr
1300 Hr
Batch
Test method : every 24 hours after spraying salt water solution (JIS Z2371, 5% NaCl, at 34C), check the condition of samples.
Test method : Surface inspection after salt spray test (JIS Z2371, 5%NaCl, 35C) every 24Hr.
PosMACs corrosion resistance on bent areas

compared to that of hot dip galvanized steel
(GI(H)) and Galvalume
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corrosion resistance of cup drawing region

Corrosion resistance of PosMAC is 2~3 times higher than that of GI(H)
while equal to that of Galvalume.
Processed product : Square type part for solar photovoltaic power generator support structure
PosMAC shows 2~3 times corrosion resistance to that of

Classification
GI(H) and Galvalume on bent areas.

thickness/
steel type
2.0 mmt CQ Grade
SST
PosMAC
GI(H)
Galvalume
coating weight
140g/m2
140g/m2
140g/m2
CCT
PosMAC
GI(H)
Galvalume
Coating weight
1.2t, 275g/m2
1.2t, 350g/m2
1.5t, 200g/m2
Batch-GI
PosMAC
432g/m2(One side)
195g/m2(One side)
SST 1000Hr
60 cycle
35 cycle Red rust
800 Hr
80 cycle
SST 2000Hr
1200 Hr
100 cycle
Test method : Surface inspection after salt spray test (JIS Z2371,
5%NaCl, 35C) every 24Hr.
Test Method : Cup drawing was followed by CCT (Cyclic Corrosion Test)
CCT 1cycle (KS R1127) : Salt spray 2Hr (5%NaCl, 35) Dry 4Hr (25%RH, 60)
Wet 2Hr (95%RH 50)
Test method : every 24 hours after spraying salt water solution (JIS Z2371, 5% NaCl, at 34C), check the condition of samples.
Galling & scratch resistance of PosMAC
Corrosion resistance of PosMAC
Weathering test on cross sectional part(Korea Conformity Laboratories)
PosMAC has particularly excellent galling & scratch resistance compared to that of GI due to its high surface hardness.
Consequently, PosMAC excretes less dust-like compound than a GI, so our customers can keep their press machines
Corrosion resistance of PosMAC cross sectional parts, is superior to that of GI(H) and Galvalume.
clean during the forming process.
As time progresses, the corrosion(red rust) area of PosMAC tends to decrease
Surface hardness : PosMAC Hv 110~130 , GI Hv 60~80, Galvalume Hv 80~100
through the formation of its distinctive oxide-based material(simonkolleite).

Outdoor exposure test
Sample
Coating
weight
(g/m2)
1.2
130
1.6
120
2.0
300
1.6
120
Cross section image

3-month
6-month
0.35
1-year
PosMAC1
PosMAC2
PosMAC
Other companys high

corrosion-resistant type 1
0.3
Other companys high

GI
GI(H)
1.6
180
3.0
300
friction coefficient
Galvalume
0.25
Galvalume
0.2
0.15
0.1
Outdoor exposure test at Seosan Chemical Industrial Complex(Oct. `12 ~ Oct. 13, Korea Conformity Laboratories)
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0.05
Estimation of PosMACs Longevity(KOBELCO from Japan)
Classification
Coating Weight
(Both faces, g/m2)
Post-treatment
Corrosion start
time of Fe(CCT)
Estimate of
Longevity
(Salt damage
environment)
2.0
140
Cr
1,920Hr
50years
2.0
350
Cr-free(NB)
3,700Hr
100years
2.0
120
Cr-free
1,920Hr
50years
1.6
190
Cr
2,200Hr
60years
Competitors high
corrosion resistant
type Type 2
0.27
120
Cr-free
2,200Hr
60years
GI(H)
(POSCO)
2.0
600
Cr
960Hr
25years
(Base)
Batch GI
(Domestic Galvanizer)
2.0
1,000
960Hr
25years
PosMAC
(POSCO)
ternary alloy
coated steel
Galvanized
Steel
Competitors high
corrosion resistant
type Type 1

CCT 1cycle (KS R1127) : Salt spray 2Hr (5%NaCl, 35) Dry 4Hr (25%RH, 60) Wet 2Hr (95%RH 50)
Evaluation of longevity : Japans Bridge Construction Association stated that the longevity of a GI with K600 zinc coating has a corrosion resistance longevity of 25years.
Based on this study the relative longevity of other comparable steel products was extracted.
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15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Tool pass
Thickness(mm)
Test Sample
Surface appearance after friction test
Test condition
Target force : 333.3 kgf, Pressure : 3.736 MPa
Tip movement : 200 mm length, 20 mm/sec rate
Avg. calculation region : 30mm ~ 170mm
P-DBH (washing oil) oiled.
PosMAC
Thickness
of
substrate(t)
Surface hardness vs. Tool pass for various plated steels
Other
Other
companys companys
high
high
corrosion- corrosionresistant
resistant
type 2
type 1
GI
Galvalume
PosMAC shows less weight loss of plating layer in comparison to GI and Galvalume under either an acidic or an alkaline environment.
This means that PosMAC is much more resistant to potent chemicals than other plated steels products.
GI and Galvalume are especially weak under the strong acidic condition(pH 1~2) and strong basic condition (pH 13~14), respectively.
PosMAC is applicable for farm housing and building materials thanks to its excellent chemical resistance.
Weight loss of plating layer vs. pH for various plated steels
Weight loss from pH 1 and 2 solutions
4.5
pH1
PosMAC150
pH2
mean value from 3 samples
4.5
PosMAC300
Other companys high

3.5
Other companys high

GI
Weight loss(g/m2)
Galvalume
2.5
Weight loss(g/m2)
3.5
Other companys high

2.5
2
1.5
1
1.5
0.5
0
PosMAC150
PosMAC300
Other companys high

Other companys high

Other companys high

GI
Galvalume
0.5
12
13
All of the commercial alloy plated steels above shows similar chemical resistance under acidic conditions (pH 1~2)
1
10
11
12
13
14
The Galvalume which has the highest Al content shows the highest chemical resistance under acidic conditions (pH 1~2)
Test method : Weighing the loss of plated layer after dipping into various solutions(pH 1~14, H 2SO 4, NaOH and NH 3 single or mixed)for 24 hours
Chemical resistance against pH 13 solutions

PosMAC
150g/m2

PosMAC
150g/m2
PosMAC
300g/m2
Other companys high

Other companys high
Other companys high
corrosion-resistant type 1 corrosion-resistant type 2 corrosion-resistant type 3
140g/m2
280g/m2
280g/m2
GI
180g/m2
PosMAC
300g/m2
Other companys high

Other companys high
Other companys high
140g/m2
280g/m2
280g/m2
GI
180g/m2
Galvalume
120g/m2
GI
180g/m2
Galvalume
120g/m2
Galvalume
120g/m2

PosMAC
150g/m2
PosMAC
300g/m2
Other companys high

Other companys high
Other companys high
140g/m2
280g/m2
280g/m2
GI
180g/m2
Galvalume
120g/m2
PosMAC
150g/m2
PosMAC
300g/m2
Other companys high

Other companys high
Other companys high
140g/m2
280g/m2
280g/m2
Weight loss from pH 12, 13 and 14 solutions
Acid Rain Simulation Test Results

Red rust formed on the exposed edge of the Galvalume after 30 cycles / similar symptoms became visible on the GI after 60 cycles.
pH12
pH13
pH14
mean value from 3 samples
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3.5
Acid Rain
Simulation
The Coating weight
on Both sides
2.5
60 Cycle
PosMAC
GI
Galvalume
PosMAC
GI
Galvalume
100g/m2
275g/m2
100g/m2
100g/m2
275g/m2
100g/m2
2
1.5
Weight loss(g/m2)
30 Cycle
Cut Surface
Edge Taped
1
0.5
0
PosMAC150
PosMAC300
Other companys high

Other companys high

Other companys high

GI
Galvalume
Galvalumes chemical resistance is the poorest under alkaline conditions(pH 12~14) although its chemical resistance was excellent
Cut Surface
Edge Exposed
under acidic conditions(pH 1~2)

PosMACs chemical resistance is especially excellent under alkaline conditions (pH12~14)
Test condition : Artificial acid rain(0.1% NaCl solution+H2SO 4, 35C, 1hr, pH4)
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Drying(30%RH at 60C, 4hr) Humid Environment(95%RH at 50C, 3hr)
Chemical resistance to ammonia solutions

Evaluation method
Red rust did not form on the exposed edge of the PosMAC after 90 cycles.
Dipping into a 10% ammonia solution (pH 12.5)

Replace with fresh solution every 100 hours.
Acid Rain
Simulation
Surface inspection after 1200 hours.
The Coating weight

on Both sides
PosMAC
120g/m2
GI
275g/m2
120 Cycle
PosMAC
GI
Galvalume
PosMAC
GI
Galvalume
100g/m2
275g/m2
100g/m2
100g/m2
275g/m2
100g/m2
Cut Surface
Edge Taped
Anti-corrosiveness after 1000, 1200 hours

Diffing
time
90 Cycle
Galvalume
100g/m2
1000Hr
Galvalume displayed red-rust formation after 400 hours.

GI displayed rapid red-rust formation after 1000 hours.
PosMAC did not display red-rust formation after 1200 hours.
Diffing
time
1200Hr
PosMAC
120g/m2
GI
275g/m2
Galvalume
100g/m2
Cut Surface
Edge Exposed
Test condition : Artificial acid rain(0.1% NaCl solution+H2SO 4, 35C, 1hr, pH4)
Drying(30%RH at 60C, 4hr) Humid Environment(95%RH at 50C, 3hr)
Phosphating Property of PosMAC
Phosphating Property
Gas Metal Arc(GMA) Welding
Because phosphate crystallization is formed densely, phosphating property is advantegeous.
Welding machine
Welding is achievable with general market-grade welding machine.
PosMAC
GA DQ
Welding Wire
It can apply general mild steel, structural wire. If you use KC28 of carbon steel, it is profitable in LME(Liquid Metal Enbrittlement) prevention of
weld zone more than SM309L, SM310. (stainless steel)
It uses gas Ar+20%CO2 for decreasing spatter.

Welding current, voltage
When welding with the same speed of a general cold rolled steel sheet, PosMAC is robbed of heat by the evaporation of its Zinc plating layer.
So welding input heat must be established more than that of a general cold rolled steel sheet. (About 5~10 % in electric current)
Welding Speed
To prevent defect occurrence like a blow hole or pit, welding speed must be set lower than that of a cold rolled steel sheet
Classification
Phosphate C
oating Weight
(g/m2)
Crystallization Size
(m)
PosMAC
3.75
4.6
GA-DQ
3.64
9~12
GA-DDQ
3.56
5~8
GA DDQ
Repair spray coating

Damaged Zn-Mg-Al coating layer of weld zone, must execute repair spray coating for corrosion resistance security of weld zone.
Execute Zn-Al alloy spray coating that is on common use according to specifications of makers.
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Shield gas
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LME (Liquid Metal Embrittlement) occurrence by welding material

Test information : PosMAC-C, 1.2 mmt, Coating Weight M140g/m2, No oiled, No post treatment
Welding material
TS
EL
Note
0.07C-0.86Si-1.5Mn
580MPa
28%
YGW12, ER70S-6
SM309L(1.2)
22Cr-12Ni-0.02C
563MPa
43%
SM310(1.2)
25Cr-20Ni-0.1C
610MPa
35%
Classification
KC28(1.2)
Chemical Composition
STS Welding material
LME crack observed on welding surface

KC28(carbon steel) is good without LME, but STS welding material is sensitive in the LME.
LME crack
LME crack
KC28 : 150A-18V-1.0m/min
SM309L : 180A-18V-1.0m/min
SM310 : 180A-20V-1.1m/min
When welding under excessive stress condition, LME crack can happen. Before using the material, please contact our product technical part.
Spatter occurrence when welding
Occurrence of porosity and blow hole reduction method
Test information : PosMAC-C, 1.6 mmt, Coating Weight M140g/m2, No oiled, No post treatment
Test information : PosMAC-C 1.6 mmt, Coating weight M140g/m2, No oiled, No post treatment
Welding condition : CO2 welding, Welding material: KC28 solid wire (1.2), Current 150A, Voltage 20V, Welding speed 0.6m/min
Welding Condition : CO2 welding, Welding material: KC28 solid wire, Current 150A, Voltage 20V, Welding speed 0.6m/min
Test Result : As the number of arc welding increases, spatter weight of nozzle parts increases.
Test Result : If it is set joint Gap interval 0.6mm, because discharge of zinc stream is increased through joint,
Therefore, nozzle cleaning is necessary after the 10th (Weld line 3,000mm) ) welding.
GI(H)(1.6t, K300)
Before Welding
15th Welding
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Number of blowhole, porosity(300mm)
Amount of spatter in a nozzle(g)
Welding Condition : KC28, 150A-20V-0.6m/min
GI(H)(1.6t, K300)
PosMAC(1.6t, M140)
100
100
80
60
40
20
0
80
60
40
20
0
-0.2
0.0
Number of CO 2 arc welding
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
-0.2
0.0
0.2
0.4
Joint gap(mm)
Spatter weight of nozzle of CO2 arc welder
Nozzle condition after welding
relation of joint gap interval and porosity, blow hole
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
Joint gap(mm)
relation of joint gap interval and weld zone fracture
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GI(H)(1.6t, K300)
PosMAC(1.6t, M140)
120
Weld line : 300mm
Ratio of fractured weld(%)
PosMAC(1.6t, M140)
so strength of weld zone improves.
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Post-treatment of Arc-welded Area
How to Reduce Spatter

During arc welding of coated materials, evaporating zinc pushes out molten metals, creating lots of spatter.
The amount of spatter increases dramatically with coating weight. Spatter also reacts sharply with CO2 used in the welding of
non-coated materials.
Spatter can be reduced by using pulse inverter electrical sources for arc generation and using Ar+20CO2 as a shield gas.
After arc-welding, post-treatment is necessary due to the loss of coated layers in the deposited metal zone as well as the heat affected zone.
For PosMAC, by spraying a layer (minimum 40m) of post-treatment solution containing commonly available AI-line silver powder, galvanic
corrosion-resistance appropriate to the material can be restored.
Before coating
Material: 1.9t, 540MPa, Coating weight M450
After coating
Arc welding: KC25M (1.2, solid wire), Ar+20%CO2, 160A-0.7m/min
Amount of spatter in GMA welding(g/470mm)
CO2
Ar+20%CO2
Pulse Inverter_Ar+20%CO2
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Result of SST per condition after post-treatment of arc-welded area of PosMAC (after 960 hours)
welded area
post-treatment coating
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Original material
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Silver powder from A company

(Paint)
Galvanic from A company

(Paint)
Target material : 1.9t PosMAC-540

CO2, Ar+20%CO2 welding : KC25 (1.2 solid wire),
180A-21V-0.6m/min
200
300
400
Coating weight(g/m2)
Properties relationship between amount of spatter,

coating weight, and electrical source for arc welding
500
Electrical source for pulse inverter_Ar+20%CO2 welding :

KC25M (1.2 solid wire), 140A-23V-0.6m/min
Test method: every 24 hours after spraying salt water solution (JIS Z2371, 5% NaCl, at 34C), check the condition of samples.
Spot welding
Spot welding
W hen PosMAC is welding (likely general Zn coating product) welding
Laser beam welding, in comparison to arc welding, generates a low heat point weld, which reduces spatter and defects, leading to
current must be enhanced compared to that of cold rolled steel sheet

: When PosMAC is welding (likely general Zn coating product), current
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density falls and conduction path is expanded by the melting of the Zn
Spot weldability comparison of hot dip galvanized sheet and PosMAC
During laser beam welding of PosMAC, heat input must be tightly controlled to retain desired physical properties. If heat input application is
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excessive during low-speed welding, coated layers will be vaporized and oxidized by welding heat, making it difficult for the welded part to retain
corrosion resistance. On the other hand, if heat input is low madeguately during high-speed welding, it is difficult to perform piercing welding.
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The chart below shows the desirable welding speed range according to steel thickness and coating weight. For steel products other than those
shown here, specific welding requirements can be derived.
Classification
Thickness
(mm)
Coating Weight
of one
(g/m2)
Proper welding
electric current
(standard : more
than 1.0kA )
PosMAC
0.97
122
2.7
GI
1.2
72
3.8
0
7
10
11
Welding speed (m/min), Laser output 6kW
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Division
Weld current(kA)
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12
3.28t, M140, Chrome treatment

Proper welding electric curren(Weld growth curve)

2.34t, M140, No treatment
High frequency pipe-making weld
2.33t, M140, NT treatment
High frequency pipe-making workability of PosMAC is similar to that of a general galvanized steel.
1.95t, M275, NT treatment
Weld zone corrosion resistance is superior to that of a general hot dip galvanized steel after spray coating processing.
Coated layer elimination and

oxidization
partial penetration
Proper welding condition
21
Laser beam welding requirements for PosMAC butt joints
Pipe-making and high frequency pipe-making weld of PosMAC
Penetration refers to the depth of the original material converted to welded metal after the melting process. The depth of this zone in the plate thickness direction is called penetration
depth. If only part of a joint is penetrated, it is called partial penetration.
Steel grade and steel pipe specification : PosMAC M200 , Post-treatment: Chromate / Out Dia 60.4mm, 48.9mm, Thickness 2.0mm
Test Result:
Pipe-making property is good. Weld zone forming property is excellent. Pipe extension ratio is more than 60% until base metal fracture occurs.
Weld zone spray coating for repairing must be Al+Zn, Al-Zn alloy, Al and spray coating thickness is more than 7m.
Welding Lap Joints
When a lap joint is welded, the coated layer between the two plates vaporizes, and is absorbed into the molten metal, likely creating gas
* Base layer spray coating needs application of Al spray coating material for insurance of coating cohesiveness and thickness
pockets. The faster the welding speed, the more gas pockets are formed. With reduced welding heat input, the number of gas pockets will
decrease to a certain degree, but it is hard to completely prevent their occurrence. At the present time, the most effective way to minimize
Weld zone
fracture
Classification
1000m
Coating
Weight
High Frequency Welding
gas pockets is maintain a gap between the two plates of at least 0.3mm so that the vaporized coating layer can easily escape to the outside.
GI(H)
Batch-GI
PosMAC
However, though a bigger gap between upper and lower plates is favorable for preventing gas pockets, it must be heeded that too big a gap
180g/m2
600g/m2
140g/m2
SST
300
hr
could hinder the creation of a sound joint.

gap between upper and lower layers : 0mm
gap between upper and lower layers : 0.3mm
600
hr
Pipe shape after pipe extension of
high frequency pipe-making weld of PosMAC
Micro-structure of the spray coating

layer In the high frequency welded pipe
of PosMAC
20
life-time in advance and must carry out dressing, exchange regularly.
Button diameter(mm)
As a reaction of the electrode, and the Zn layer, Figures out electrode
Welding Butt Joints
layer.
Electrode life-time is decreased due to the consumption of electrodes.
improvements in quality and usability.
GI
PosMAC
Weld zone corrosion resistance of high

frequency welded pipe of PosMAC
X-ray analysis result of laser-beam-welded lap joint: 2.3t PosMAC-C, M140, NT / 6kW-4m/min
Cr-free post-treatment
Organic ingredient Cr-free(NB)
Main Usage
PosMAC
Zn-Mg-Al layer
Organic ingredient
Cr-free(NB)
Excellent corrosion resistance

It displays excellent corrosion resistance with its organic ingredient
Cr-free membrane
Environment Friendly
Because it is a membrane that does not contain chromate, it is an
Steel
SST 72Hr
SST 96Hr
Blackening
resistance
Standard
E 3.0
Corrosion resistance of erichsen sheet

SST 24Hr
22
Corrosion resistance of flat sheet

Post treatment
environment-friendly material.
SST 48Hr
2.1
NB
Anti-finger Printed
property,
Solvent resistance
is good.
23
Blackening resistance test : Humid Environment(95% RH at 50C, 120Hr) measurement of E

Foundation structure supporting solar power pannels
Inorganic ingredient Cr-free(NT)
PosMAC
Zn-Mg-Al layer
Inorganic ingredient
Cr-free(NT)
Conductivity
Because it is an inorganic ingredient membrane, electric resistance is
low while the conductibility of the surface is excellent.
Corrosion Resistance
It has corrosion resistance similar to that of a chromate.
Steel
Environment Friendly
Because it is a membrane that does not contain chromate, it is an
environment-friendly material.
Corrosion resistance of flat sheet
Runner
Corrosion resistance of erichsen sheet
Post treatment
SST 72Hr
SST 96Hr
SST 24Hr
SST 48Hr
PEB(Pre-Engineered Metal Building System)
Blackening
resistance
Standard
E 3.0
2.8
NT
Electric resistance
is lower than
1m
Blackening resistance test : Humid Environment(95% at 50C, 120Hr) measurement of E

Motor Case
Cooling Tower
High corrosion
resistance required part
of an air conditioner
Main Usage
PosMAC (HR Base) Specification
HR Base PosMAC
Coating Mass : 60~350g/m2 (Both Sides)
Post Treatment : Cr-Free (NB / NT), Chromate (CL)
Sizes in production(CQ) : Thickness 1.1~ 4.5mm / Width 800 ~ 1650mm
800
Width may vary depending on the thickness
1.1~4.5
~16
50
Grade
Pipe
distributing board
stock farm
Truss deck
Scaffold
Stud
GI(H) Equivalents
YP
TS
EL
CMB
CQ
PosMAC-C
KS-SGMHC
JIS-SGHC, EN-DX51D,
ASTM A653-CS, FS
170~400
270~450
28~
1T
DQ
PosMAC-D
~245
270~400
35~
1T
PosMAC-340
KS-SGMH340
JIS-SGH340,
EN-S250GD
245~450
350~470
20~
1T
PosMAC-400
KS-SGMH400
JIS-SGH400
295~490
410~560
18~
2T
PosMAC-440
KS-SGMH440
JIS-SGH440
A653H-SS340
335~490
450~600
18~
3T
PosMAC-Y340
EN-HX340LAD
340~
410~
21~
2T
PosMAC-490
KS-SGMH490
JIS-SGH490
365~600
490~650
16~
3T
PosMAC-540
KS-SGMH540
JIS-SGH540
450~600
540~650
16~
3T
PosMAC-700
500~
700~
8~
3T
Structural
*CMB : Coating Metal Bending test
Steel curtain wall
KS D 3030
Plant factory structure
24
vinyl house pad
POSCO
Mechanical properties(MPa,%)
25
PosMAC-C, PosMAC-D, PosMAC-340
Please be sure to consult with our associates when making orders for specific usage.
Can be produced
Require Consultation
PosMAC-440, PosMAC-Y340
Can be produced
26
27
PosMAC-400
Can be produced
PosMAC-490
Can be produced
PosMAC-540
Can be produced
CR Base PosMAC
Coating Mass : 60~350g/m2 (Both Sides)
Post Treatment : Cr-Free (NB / NT), Chromate (CL)
Sizes in production(CQ) : Thickness 0.4 ~ 2.0mm / Width 800 ~ 1600mm
800
0.4~2.0
~16
00
KS D 3030
GI(H) Equivalents
JIS-SGCC, EN-DX51D,
ASTM A653-CS
YP
TS
EL
CMB
170~400
270~450
28~
1T
~245
270~400
40~
1T
CQ
C-PosMAC-C
KS-SGMCC
DQ
C-PosMAC-D
KS-SGMCD2
DDQ
C-PosMAC-N
KS-SGMCD3
JIS-SGCD3, EN-DX54D,
ASTM A653-DDS
~245
270~400
43~
1T
C-PosMAC340
KS-SGMC340
JIS-SGC340,
EN-S250GD
245~450
340~500
20~
1T
C-PosMAC400
KS-SGMC400
JIS-SGC400
295~490
400~560
18~
2T
C-PosMAC440
KS-SGMC440
JIS-SGC440
335~490
440~600
18~
2T
C-PosMAC490
KS-SGMC490
JIS-SGC490
365~600
490~650
16~
3T
C-PosMAC540
450~600
540~650
16~
3T
C-PosMAC570
KS-SGMC570
JIS-SGC570
560~
570~
8~
3T
28
PosMAC-700
POSCO
JIS-SGCD2, EN-DX53D
Structural
*CMB : Coating Metal Bending test
Mechanical properties(MPa,%)
Grade
29
C-PosMAC-C
Please be sure to consult with our associates when making orders for specific usage.
Can be produced
C-PosMAC340, C-PosMAC400
30
31
C-PosMAC-D, C-PosMAC-N
Can be produced
C-PosMAC440, C-PosMAC490, C-PosMAC540, C-PosMAC570
KS D 3030
Cold rolled products

EL Min, %
magnesium-aluminum alloy coated steel sheet and strip)

standard in November 2013
YS
Min, N/mm2
TS
Min, N/mm2
SGMCC
(250)
SGMCH
0.25t
< 0.40
0.40t
< 0.60
0.60t
< 1.0
1.0t
< 1.6
1.6 t
< 2.3
(270)
SGMCD1
270
34
36
37
38
SGMCD2
270
36
38
39
40
SGMCD3
270
38
40
41
42
SGMC340
245
340
20
20
20
20
20
SGMC400
295
400
18
18
18
18
18
SGMC440
335
440
18
18
18
18
18
SGMC490
365
490
16
16
16
16
16
SGMC570
560
570
When the anti-aging characteristics is featured in the SGMCD3 sheets and coils, the anti-aging characteristics is guaranteed for 6 months.
Anti-aging refers to the characteristic preventing stretcher strains from occuring during manufacturing.
Remark2) In principle, tensile strength tests are not perfomed on plates with thickness under 0.25mm.
Remark3) ( ) is only for reference
Remark4)
1N/mm2 =1MPa
Remark1)
Certified standards : SGMHC, SGMH340, SGMH400, SGMH440,
SGMH490, SGMH540
32
Hot rolled products
Remark1)
Remark2)
Designation
YS
Min, N/mm2
TS
Min, N/mm2
EL
Min, %
Test Piece
SGMHC
(205)
(270)
No.5, Rolling Direction
SGMH340
245
340
20
SGMH400
295
400
18
SGMH440
335
440
18
SGMH490
365
490
16
SGMH540
400
540
16
No.5
Rolling Direction or
Cross Section
1N/mm2 =1MPa
( ) is only for reference
Coating Designation
Triple point test

g/m2
Single point test

g/m2
(M06)a
60
51
M08
80
68
M10
100
85
M12
120
102
M14
140
119
M18
180
153
M20
200
170
M22
220
187
M25
250
213
M27
275
234
(M35)a
350
298
(M45)a
450
383
For both surfaces, triple spots coating weight, the average value of the measurement of 3 test pieces is applied.
For one surface, single spot coating weight, the minimum value of the measurement of 3 test pieces is applied.
Remark3)
Separate consultation is available for the maximum coating weight on both surfaces
Remark1)
Remark2)
No.5, Rolling
Direction
No.5
Rolling Direction
or
Cross Section
33
Coating Weight(Both Surfaces)
Yield Strength, Tensile strength, Elongation
Test Piece
POSCO acquired the certification of KS D 3030(hot-dip zinc-
Designation
Thickness mm
KS D 3030
Coating Weight(Both Surfaces)

Hot rolled products(CQ~DQ)
(Unit : mm)
Width
Order Thickness
1200 W <1500
1500 W <1800
1.20 t < 1.60
0.16
0.17
0.18
1.60 t < 2.00
0.17
0.18
0.19
2.00 t < 2.50
0.18
0.20
0.22
2.50 t < 3.15
0.20
0.22
0.25
3.15 t < 4.00
0.22
0.24
0.27
4.00 t < 5.00
0.25
0.27
(Unit : mm)
Classification M06
Coaitng Designation
M10
M12
M14
M18
M20
M22
M25
M27
M35
M45
Al wt% in Coating layer
0.014 0.019
0.023
0.029
0.032
0.037
0.044
0.047
0.054
0.059
0.070
0.088
~4%
0.015 0.020
0.024
0.030
0.033
0.039
0.046
0.049
0.056
0.062
0.074
0.092
4%~8%
Tolerances on width
(Unit : mm)
Hot rolled products
Width
Mill edge(A)
Hot rolled products(Structural steel)
34
(Unit : mm)
Width
W < 1600
1600 W < 1800
1.20 t < 1.60
0.19
1.60 t < 2.00
0.20
0.24
2.00 t < 2.50
0.21
0.26
2.50 t < 3.15
0.23
0.30
3.15 t < 4.00
0.25
0.35
4.00 t < 5.00
0.46
Width
W < 630
630 W
< 1000
1000 W
< 1250
1250 W
< 1600
+ 10
0
(Unit : mm)
Hot rolled products
+ 15
+ 15
35
Hot rolled products
(Unit : mm)
Sheet
1600 W
t < 0.25
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.25 t < 0.40
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.40 t < 0.60
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.07
0.08
0.60 t < 0.80
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.08
0.80 t < 1.00
0.07
0.07
0.08
0.09
0.10
1.00 t < 1.25
0.08
0.08
0.09
0.10
0.12
1.25 t < 1.60
0.09
0.10
0.11
0.12
0.14
1.60 t < 2.00
0.11
0.12
0.13
0.14
0.16
2.00 t < 2.30
0.13
0.14
0.15
0.16
0.18
2.30 t
0.15
0.16
0.17
0.18
0.21
( ) is only for reference
+ 10
Tolerances on Camber
(Unit : mm)
Remark)
1500 < W
+ 25
Tolerances on length(for Sheet)
Order Thickness
Cut edge(B)
+7
W 1500
Order Thickness
Remark
M08
Length
Width
Coil
L < 2500
2500 L
< 4000
4000 L
W < 630
12
630 W <1000
10
1 000 W
5mm/About an
arbitrary length of
2000mm
(Unit : mm)
Sheet
Width
Coil
Length
L < 2000
W < 1200
Coating thickness
2000 L
W < 630
4mm/About an arbitrary length of 2000mm
630 W
2mm/About an arbitrary length of 2000mm
KS D 3030
Packing
Tolerances on out-squareness
Width
A
out-of-squareness (
A
W
100(%)) do not exceed 1%.
Tolerance on Flatness
Hot rolled products

Thickness
36
Remark)
Width
W 1250
1250 W < 1600
1600 W < 2000
2000 W < 3000
W 3000
1.20 t < 1.60
18
20
1.60 t < 3.15
16
18
20
3.15 t < 4.00
16
4.00 t < 6.00
14
24
25
Name of cross-sectional pack
37
(Unit : mm)
Designation
Inner
diameter
Name of outer pack
Unless otherwise specified, the maximum value of steel flatness shall be 1.5 times of the above table on the steels of the minimum tensile
strength spec of over 570N/mm2 or the minimum yield strength of over 430N/mm2 or having equivalent chemical element or hardness.
Thickness
(Unit : mm)
Product
NO
Name
Material
PP VCI Wrap
Vinyl
OUTER RING
STEEL
CORNER WRAP
ANTI-RUST BOARD
OUTER PROTECT BOARD
STEEL
bow
Edge wave
Center wave
w < 1000
12
1000 w < 1250
15
HORIZONTAL BAND
STEEL
1250 w < 1600
15
11
CENTER BAND
PET
1600 w
20
24
VERTICAL BAND
STEEL
SIDE BOARD
Plastic
INNER PROTECT BOARD
Plastic
10
INNER RING
STEEL
11
OUTER PROTECT BOARD
ANTI-RUST BOARD
* Packing Type and materials are changeable.
Order Guide
Please refer to the instructions mentioned below in order for you to select the products appropriate
Since hot-dip galvanized steel sheets cannot exert its various characteristics when utilized inappropriately,
for your final usage when you place an order.
please heed the follwing instructions concerning the care of the product.
Specifications
It is important for you to select a size appropriate for your final usage when you place an order for a product in a specific size.
In addition, since there are various grades of products which you can choose, even if the product is for general commercial
use, please consult it with us before you place an order.
Storage
Do not keep the product in a place where excess moisture or water may permeate into the products packaging. If excess moisture or water
does come in contact with the products surface, please dry it off right away. Keep the product indoors in a well ventilated facility, away
from conditions where the daily temperature fluctuation is a norm. If the wrapping paper, etc, is damaged while it is being kept, please
repair it right away, but keep in mind that even when the packaging is perfectly intact, white rust is known to formate when a galvanized
product is kept in stock over a extended period of time. Lastly please take caution and be careful that the plated surface is not damaged
during transportation or other operations.
Post-Treatment
Please select a post-treatment method for the product following the surface treatment, and a surface treatment method
appropriate for the conditions under which the final product is to be used. Please refer to the relevant catalog.
Cr-treated or Cr-free treated materials for post-treatment is effective in preventing white rust on the surface of galvanized
steel sheet.
Coating Weight
Please select a proper coating weight according to the targeted durable life-span of the coating weight, the conditions of use,
the method in which it will be processed and other various conditions where the final product will be used. A post-plating
treated product is better under corrosive conditions, while on the other hand, a foil plating method is better for products
requiring good formability and Weldability.
Oiling
Customer can choose the oiling volume according to the usage conditions. However, if you place an order for untreated and
un-oiled product, white rust may formed on the surface of the product.
Dimensions
The dimensions of a product greatly affects the actual yield ratio and the formability. If you need stricter dimensions within
the available sizes in our catalogs, please consult with us when placing an order.
Edge
Customer can select a product with mill edge or slit edge according to the usage of the product.
If the edge of our companys product is to be used as is for the final product, it is better to place an order with slit edge.
Weld Zone
In case of a coil product, a pickled weld zone and a plated weld zone could be mingled. Although such weld zones are
relatively small parts of the product, their hardness is high and they are a little thick. Therefore, in case that it is hard for a
customer to remove such parts, please select an option, No Mingle, then, we will take a measure for it.
Packaging
An appropriate packaging type can be selected according to the conditions of the transportation and storage of a product, but
if no packaging is selected, a warranty for white rust can not be issued.
Processing
Since certain lubricant products contains additives that causes zinc erosion, please use lubricants without corrosive properties, and in case
the usage of such corrosive lubricant is inevitable, please remove it and treat the surface with an anti-corrosion agent after processing.
If the product is to be processed, please select a size appropriate for the usage. Please avoid processing the product under highly moist,
sulfurous conditions. Processing environments with either acid gas or sooty smoke should also be avoided.
Welding
In case of a resistance welding (RW), since zinc is attached to the electrode, it is necessary to clean it periodically. In case of a seam
welding, the life span of the electrode can be extended by using the KNURL-GEAR DRIVE System. In case of a high-temperature brazing,
especially, please avoid brazing with a GA material. Since some fumes are generated when welding, please weld a product at an airy place.
Usually, a hot-dip galvanized product is not good for soldering with some general flux.
Degreasing
It is good to use a weak alkaline degreasing agent, either a natural degreasing agent or an organic solvent. Since strong alkaline degreasing
agent corrodes zinc, please do not use such agents.
Coating
Since zinc is a highly active metal, it is difficult to attain the neccessary adhesiveness when coated directly on to the surface of a hot-dip
galvanized steel sheet without some additional treatments.
Aging
As time progresses, a product may suffer from deteriorated formability, stretcher-strain or fluting phenomena.
Therefore, please use a non-aging steel sheet in order to prevent such problems.
Usage
Do not deviate from the original usage for which the product was intended for. If the usage of the product differs from the time it was
ordered, it may face problems while being processed.
Others
When using a processed product, if certain treatments, such as coating, and etc., are not conducted on the plated surface, the effects of
using a plated steel sheet decreases. (The corrosion levels of the products can vary depending on the conditions it is used.) So, please be
noted.
Contact Us
POSCO Center
440, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
Global Technical Center
TEL 82-2-3457-3948 FAX 82-2-3457-1980
38
Cautions on Use
39
Headquarters
6261, Donghaean-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si,
Gyeongsangbuk-do 790-300, Korea
TEL 82-54-220-0114
FAX 82-54-220-6000
Seoul Office
POSCO Center, 440, Teheran-ro,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul 135-777, Korea
TEL 82-2-3457-0114
FAX 82-2-3457-6000
Pohang Works
6261, Donghaean-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si,
Gyeongsangbuk-do 790-785, Korea
TEL 82-54-220-0114
FAX 82-54-220-6000
Gwangyang Works
20-26, Pokposarang-gil, Gwangyang-si,
Jeollanam-do 545-711, Korea
TEL 82-61-790-0114
FAX 82-61-790-7000
www.posco.com
www.steel-n.com

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POSCO Magnesium Aluminium

Corrosion Resistance of PosMAC

Comparison to Stainless steel (STS) in corrosion resistance on flat surfaces

Corrosion resistance of cup drawing region

Galling & scratch resistance of PosMAC

Gas Metal Arc(GMA) Welding

High frequency pipe-making weld

Organic ingredient Cr-free (NB)

PosMAC(HR Base) Specification

Phosphating Property of PosMAC

Why PosMAC has excellent corrosion resistance

Shot Blast, Pickling

10 times stronger resistance than that of a normal

same coating weight. PosMAC has an excellent

The equipments at the entry section are

cross section corrosion resistance; normal thick

SPM & Post treatment

T he same processing, assembly and painting process

The scales from an HR coil can be removed

Zn-Mg-Al is coated onto the surface of the steel

Inspection & Coiling

can be applied to PosMAC as one would apply to GI.

Product characteristics comparison

Galvalume in cross section corrosion resistance.

Hardness(Hv) of Coating Layer

750 thousands ton/year

Chromate, Cr-free, Oiling

In order to secure the flat shape and elegant

The equipment at the exit section are composed

POSCO Magnesium Aluminium alloy Coating product

POSCO Magnesium Aluminium alloy Coating product

PosMAC coating layer

Corrosion Resistance of PosMAC

Why PosMAC has excellent corrosion resistance?

Comparison to Galvanized (GI(H)) / Galvalume in corrosion resistance on flat surfaces

Simonkolleite (Zn5(OH)8Cl2H2O) which is extremely stable.

the base metal.

The coating weight

POSCO Magnesium Aluminium alloy Coating product

POSCO Magnesium Aluminium alloy Coating product

Comparison to Stainless steel (STS) in corrosion resistance on flat surfaces

covers the cross section and serves to prevent corrosion.

The coating weight

Test Method : CCT (Cyclic Corrosion Test)

Corrosion resistance of PosMAC

PosMACs corrosion resistance on flat sheets compared to batch plated GI

PosMACs corrosion resistance

Processed product: C-Type steel for solar photovoltaic

power generator support structure

POSCO Magnesium Aluminium alloy Coating product

POSCO Magnesium Aluminium alloy Coating product

PosMACs corrosion resistance on bent areas

corrosion resistance of cup drawing region

while equal to that of Galvalume.

PosMAC shows 2~3 times corrosion resistance to that of

GI(H) and Galvalume on bent areas.

2.0 mmt CQ Grade

Galling & scratch resistance of PosMAC

Corrosion resistance of PosMAC

Weathering test on cross sectional part(Korea Conformity Laboratories)

clean during the forming process.

As time progresses, the corrosion(red rust) area of PosMAC tends to decrease

T he same processing, assembly and painting process

PosMAC shows 2~3 times corrosion resistance to that of