General: Material Specification

A.C.N.
006 893 232
Holden Limited NUMBER : HN 1907

Engineering Department SHEET : 1 of 8
RELEASE : December, 1990
M ATE R I AL S P E C I F I C ATI O N REVISION : August, 1996
NAME: HOT DIP ZINC - IRON ALLOY COATED STEEL SHEET AND STRIP
1. GENERAL
This specification covers the requirements for double sided hot-dipped Zinc
coating converted to Zinc-Iron alloy for low carbon steel sheet and strip.
2. APPLICATION
This material is generally used for making vehicle exterior panels, interior panels
and reinforcements with the zinc iron alloy coating on the surface of both sides to
provide perforation corrosion resistance. Zinc-Iron alloy coatings are more readily
weldable than hot-dipped Zinc coatings (HN 1043).
3. REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
Type ZF coatings* as covered by Australian Standard, AS1397-1993 "Steel Sheet

and Strip - Hot-Dipped Zinc-Coated or Aluminium/Zinc-Coated". Additional
requirements shown in Section 3 are for materials used for parts painted in the
GMHA production paint system.
* NOTE: AS 1397-1993 also covers Type Z coatings (Zinc hot-dipped) and Type
AZ coatings (Aluminium Zinc Alloy). These coatings are not included in HN 1907.
Refer HN 1043 for Type Z coatings.
4. DRAWING MATERIAL NOTES
This material will be specified with or without qualification.
However, when a given part design requires a specific material property

such as minimum yield strength, the drawing material note must always
show the steel grade required as shown in Section 5.3.
4.1 Standard Drawing Note Examples
4.1.1 Not Specified

Drawing Material Note Material
"Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated Steel Zinc-Iron alloy coated steel to

to HN 1907”. AS 1397-1993 ZF80 any grade
of HN 1907 base steel.
THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED. IF USED IN RELATION TO

THE COMPANY’S PRODUCTS THE RECIPIENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO
CONFIRM THE DOCUMENT ISSUE DATE IS STILL VALID.
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4. DRAWING MATERIAL NOTES (continued)
4.1 Standard Drawing Note Examples
4.1.2. Specified
Drawing Material Note Material
"Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated Steel to HN Zinc-Iron alloy coated steel to

1907 Type 1, Grade 4, 45F45”. AS1397-1993, except coating
class45F45 (45g/m² each side)
and base steel properties to HN
1907 Type 1,Grade 4 (125 MPa
minimum yield strength).
“Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated Steel to HN Zinc-Iron alloy coated steel to

1907 Type 2, Grade2”. AS1397-1993 ZF80, base steel
properties to HN 1907 Type 2,
Grade2 (300 MPa minimum yield
strength).
“Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated Steel to HN Zinc-Iron alloy coated steel to

1907 Type 1, Grade 1 ZF200”. AS1397-1993 ZF200, except base
steel properties to HN 1907 Type1,
Grade 1 (265 MPa minimum yield
strength).
5.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
5.1. Requirements to AS 1397-1993
The material must conform to all requirements shown in AS 1397-1993

relevant to the material specified.

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5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (continued)
5.2 Base Steel Grade
5.2.1 Not Specified
The parts manufacturer may select from AS 1397-1993 Section

2 or Section 5.3 of this specification a steel grade appropriate
for the economical production of the part.
However, once trial parts have been submitted for Engineering

test programs, change to a lower strength grade is not
permitted without Central Laboratory approval.
Note: The lowest possible yield strength for parts specified to

this material category is 115 Mpa.
5.2.2. Specified
Grades of steel must be specified on the part drawing by using

the designations shown in Section 5.3.
In special circumstances other steel grades may be specified

by reference to other appropriate specifications or supplier
designations. All other requirements of this specification apply.

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NAME: HOT DIP AINC - IRON ALLOY COATED STEEL SHEET AND STRIP
5.3 Mechanical Properties
HN Steel HN 1907 Australian Standard Yield Tensile Elongation Approved Material

Type Grade Equivalent Strength Strength 50 mm
(MPa) (MPa) Gauge
(%)
BHP Japanese Industrial
Standard (JIS)
Type 1 Grade 1 - 265 - 350 350 - 390 34 - 41 Zincanneal -
G2S
(Formable) Grade 2 - 145 - 185 295 - 320 42 - 47 - JIS G3302-1994/SGCD1
Grade 3 - 140 - 220 280 - 340 36 - 49 Zincanneal -
G3NS
Grade 4 - 125 - 170 273 - 305 45 - 51 - JIS G3302-1994/SGCD2
Grade 5 - 115 - 160 268 - 294 47 - 52 - JIS G3302-1994/SGCD3
Type 2 Grade 1 AS 1397-1993/G250 250 Min. 320 Min. 25 Min. - JIS G3302-1994/SGC340
(Structural) Grade 2 AS 1397-1993/G300 300 Min. 340 Min. 20 Min. - JIS G3302-1994/SGC400
Grade 3 AS 1397-1993/G350 350 Min. 420 Min. 15 Min. - -
Grade 6 AS 1397-1993/G550 550 Min. 550 Min. 2 min. - -
Approved Coating Weight ZF80 - 40 g/m² each side.

45F45 - 45 g/ m² each side.
THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED. IF USED IN RELATION TO THE COMPANY’S PRODUCTS THE
RECIPIENT IS RESPONSIBLE TO CONFIRM THE DOCUMENT ISSUE DATE IS STILL VALID.
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5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (continued)
5.4 Coatinq Mass
5.4.1 Not Specified
Requirements for AS 1397-1993 coating class ZF80 to be

used. The minimum coating weight by triple spot test should be
2,
80 g/m and the minimum coating weight by single spot test
2
one surface should be 30 g/m .
5.4.2 Specified
When the material is specified for exterior panel applications,

2
a coating class 45F45 (or 45/45 g/m ) must be used. Using the
the methods outlined in AS 1397-1993 the minimum total
2
coating weight by triple spot test should be 90 g/m and the
minimum coating weight by single spot test on one surface
2
should be 36 g/m .
5.4.3 Special Applications
Other Type ZF coatings may be specified on the parts drawing

by using the designations shown in AS1397-1993 Section 3.
5.5 Surface Finish
Surface finish as shown in AS 1397-1993 Section 1.4.3.3 may be

specified on the parts drawing if required.
Steel sheet used for the visible exterior surfaces of vehicles must not have
any defects which could be visible after painting.
5.6 Surface Treatment
The standard surface treatment for HN 1907 material shall be no chemical

treatment.

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6. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
For body-in-white parts and other parts to be painted in the GMHA production
paint system additional requirements, summarized below, apply for the supplied
steel and the parts made from that steel.
6.1 Surface Texture
6.1.1 General Applications -
Special surface texture requirements beyond AS 1397-1993

requirements are not applicable to HN 1907 materials.
6.1.2 Exterior Panel Applications -
To satisfy exterior top coat systems HN 1623, HN 1673 and HN

1643 requirements, the surface texture of materials used for the
highly visible exterior surfaces of the vehicle must not decrease
the Distinction of Image (DOI) or gloss of the applied paint.
Refer HN 1676 Section 4.1.1 and 4.1.2
6.2 Oils
Mill oils, shipping oils, press oils, etc., applied to the material by the steel
mill and the parts manufacturer must be removable in the GMHA
phosphate pre-cleaner system
6.3 Phosphating -
The material must be capable of achieving an even phosphate coating in

the GMHA phosphate system. The phosphate coating weight and crystal
morphology must be as expected for that type of sheet metal material.
Refer HN 1663
6.4 Surface Appearance -

The supplied steel and the parts made from that steel shall be clean and
free of scale, stains, corrosion, debris or any other defects which would be
objectionable on the finished part.

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7. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Refer to HN 1000.
8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & RESTRICTED CHEMICALS
Refer to HN 1000 Clause H & Clause J.
9. REVISIONS
October, 1993
This specification has been revised (December, 1990) to make the standard HN
1907 material equivalent to AS 1397 ZF80**.
Section 1.3 - last paragraph allowing commercial designations 45/45 to be

supplied to this specification
November, 1995
Clause 3.2 revised including the deletion of the reference to HN 1606.
Clause 3.3 - Reference to HN 1606 deleted.
Reference to HN 1663 added.
August, 1996
The General Section revised and changed to Section 1.0
The Application Section 1.1 revised and changed to Section 2.0. The revision
allowed HN 1907 materials to be used for manufacturing of exterior panel
applications.
The Reference Section 1.2 revised and changed to Section 3.0. The revision
included the addition of the issuing year of the reference Australian Standards.
The Revision Section 1.3 deleted.

Drawing Material Notes Section 1.4 revised and changed to Section 4.0.
The Specific Requirements Section 5.0 added.

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9. REVISIONS
August, 1996
Clause “Requirements to AS 1397” revised and changed to Clause 5.1.
The Base Steel Grade Section 2.1 revised and changed to Section 5.2.
The Mechanical Properties Section 5.3 added. The addition included approved
Suppliers and Materials
The Coating Mass Section 2.2 revised and changed to Section 5.4.
The Surface Finish Section 2.3 revised and changed to Section 5.5.
The Surface Treatment Section 2.4 revised and changed to Section 5.6.
The Additional Requirement Section 3.0 revised and changed to Section 6.0.
Section 6.1 revised including addition of Clause 6.1.1 and 6.1.2.
The Approved Suppliers and Materials Sheet deleted .
The Inspection and Rejection Section 4.0 changed to General Requirements.
The Revision Section 5.0 changed to Section 9.0.
Addition of Section 7.0 Hazardous Materials & Restricted Chemicals.
The Material Safety Data Sheet requirements replaced by HN 1000 Clause H.
Prepared by: Hiep. T. Nguyen


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A.C.N.

006 893 232

Holden Limited NUMBER : HN 1907

Type ZF coatings* as covered by Australian Standard, AS1397-1993 "Steel Sheet

4. DRAWING MATERIAL NOTES

This material will be specified with or without qualification.

However, when a given part design requires a specific material property

4.1 Standard Drawing Note Examples

4.1.1 Not Specified

"Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated Steel Zinc-Iron alloy coated steel to

THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED. IF USED IN RELATION TO

Holden Limited NUMBER : HN 1907

4. DRAWING MATERIAL NOTES (continued)

4.1 Standard Drawing Note Examples

Drawing Material Note Material

"Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated Steel to HN Zinc-Iron alloy coated steel to

“Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated Steel to HN Zinc-Iron alloy coated steel to

“Zinc-Iron Alloy Coated Steel to HN Zinc-Iron alloy coated steel to

5.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

5.1. Requirements to AS 1397-1993

The material must conform to all requirements shown in AS 1397-1993

THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED. IF USED IN RELATION TO

Holden Limited NUMBER : HN 1907

5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (continued)

5.2 Base Steel Grade

5.2.1 Not Specified

The parts manufacturer may select from AS 1397-1993 Section

However, once trial parts have been submitted for Engineering

Note: The lowest possible yield strength for parts specified to

Grades of steel must be specified on the part drawing by using

In special circumstances other steel grades may be specified

THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED. IF USED IN RELATION TO

Holden Limited NUMBER : HN 1907

5.3 Mechanical Properties

HN Steel HN 1907 Australian Standard Yield Tensile Elongation Approved Material

Approved Coating Weight ZF80 - 40 g/m² each side.

Holden Limited NUMBER : HN 1907

5. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS (continued)

5.4 Coatinq Mass

5.4.1 Not Specified

Requirements for AS 1397-1993 coating class ZF80 to be

When the material is specified for exterior panel applications,

5.4.3 Special Applications

Other Type ZF coatings may be specified on the parts drawing

5.5 Surface Finish

Surface finish as shown in AS 1397-1993 Section 1.4.3.3 may be

5.6 Surface Treatment

The standard surface treatment for HN 1907 material shall be no chemical

THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED. IF USED IN RELATION TO

Holden Limited NUMBER : HN 1907

6.1 Surface Texture

6.1.1 General Applications -

Special surface texture requirements beyond AS 1397-1993

6.1.2 Exterior Panel Applications -

To satisfy exterior top coat systems HN 1623, HN 1673 and HN

Refer HN 1676 Section 4.1.1 and 4.1.2

The material must be capable of achieving an even phosphate coating in

6.4 Surface Appearance -

THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED. IF USED IN RELATION TO

Holden Limited NUMBER : HN 1907

8. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS & RESTRICTED CHEMICALS

Refer to HN 1000 Clause H & Clause J.