DX51D+Z galvanized steel coil equivalent to?

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What is DX51D+Z galvanized steel coil?

DX51D+Z galvanized steel coil is a common galvanized steel coil in the European standard (EN 10346)
DX51D+Z
DX51D:
D:
Ductile steel for cold forming.
X51: Minimum yield strength is 51MPa (actual tensile strength is about 270~500MPa).
D: According to EN 10346 standard, it represents general purpose cold forming steel (non-structural parts).
+Z: Hot-dip pure zinc layer (Zinc Coated), different from +ZF (zinc-iron alloy coating).

 

What is DX51+Z material?

The material of dx51d+Z galvanized steel is a non-ferrous alloy composed of zinc as the matrix and other elements. The main alloying elements are aluminum, copper, magnesium, etc. Zinc alloy has a low melting point, good fluidity, easy plastic processing and welding, and is resistant to atmospheric corrosion.

 

DX51D+Z galvanized steel coil equivalent to?

Standard system

Equivalent grades

Description

China (GB)

DC51D+Z

Corresponds to galvanized steel for cold forming (GB/T 2518).

Japan (JIS)

SGCC

General purpose galvanized sheet (JIS G 3302), but mechanical properties need to be checked.

USA (ASTM)

ASTM A653 CS Type B

Commercial grade galvanized steel (similar tensile strength).

Germany (DIN)

DX51D+Z

Consistent with EN standards.

 

Is DX51D+Z galvanized steel coil of good quality?

DX51D+Z:

Substrate material: Low-carbon cold-rolled steel (similar to SPCC/DC01), suitable for cold processing such as stamping, bending, and deep drawing.
Low yield strength (≈140~280 MPa), good ductility, suitable for sheet metal parts with complex shapes
Good corrosion resistance
Galvanized layer protection: Pure zinc coating (Zinc Coated) prevents the substrate from rusting through the sacrificial anode principle.
Optional coating weight: Common Z100~Z275 (single-sided coating 100~275g/m²), which can meet different environmental requirements (such as Z180 is suitable for general outdoor buildings)
Surface treatment adaptability: It can be coated (spraying, electrophoresis), phosphating, passivation and other subsequent treatments to meet different appearance and protection requirements

 

What are the differences between DX51D+Z, DX51D+ZF and DX51D+AZ?

Comparison items

DX51D+Z (pure zinc)

DX51D+ZF (zinc-iron alloy)

DX51D+AZ (aluminum zinc)

Corrosion resistance

Medium (suitable for general environment)

Excellent (dense alloy layer)

Excellent (Al provides long-term protection)

Weldability

General (need to optimize parameters)

Excellent (Fe reduces resistance, less spatter)

Poor (Al oxidation causes welding difficulties)

Cost

Low

Medium

High

Applicable scenarios

Construction, home appliances, general sheet metal

Automotive parts, high-end home appliances

Harsh environment (such as high temperature, high humidity)

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