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The wear resistance and corrosion resistance of chromium-free fingerprint-resistant pure zinc and Zn-Al-Mg coated cold-rolled steel sheets were studied by micro-friction wear experiments and neutral salt spray experiments. Two products are worn for a long time with a large load (5N load, 50 times abrasion), the depth of wear zone of Zn-Al-Mg coating product is 9% shallower than that of pure zinc coating product, and the width of wear zone is 15.4% smaller. Both products still meet the requirements of use after corrosion. The corrosion resistance of two products after degreasing treatment was significantly reduced. The Mg and Al in the Zn-Al-Mg coating can hinder the progress of corrosion, so it has better corrosion resistance.

A principle investigation of the fingerprint resistance, alcohol resistance, solvent resistance, humidity resistance, high temperature resistant yellow degeneration and black tarnish resistance of pure Zinc and Zn-Al-Mg coating were performed in this study. To detect above surface performance and make some constructive suggestions, a series of simulations experiments and a surface performance evaluation system based on light color differentiation measurement instrument were designed. The results show that the two products both can meet the needs of users in above-mentioned surface performance, besides pure Zinc coated product has more advantages in this performance in comparison to Zn-Al-Mg coated product. Users should pay attention to clean the fingerprint regularly which attached to the surface of the steel plate during use and the protection with the exposed surfaces of the steel during shipping.