Table 1 Chemical composition of elements in wt% and mechanical properties of the experimental QP980 steels.

From: Factors affecting weld quality in resistance spot welding of advanced high strength steels

Element

C

Mn

Si

Ni

Cr

Mo

Cu

V

P

S

Fe

Uncoated

0.216

1.92

1.44

0.007

0.003

0.015

0.002

0.019

0.017

0.005

Bal

Coated

0.183

1.92

1.47

0.006

0.008

0.016

0.007

0.003

0.020

0.005

Bal

Yield strength (MPa)

Ultimate tensile strength (MPa)

Elongation (%)

Uncoated 714

1038

21

Coated 715

1040

21