Abstract: The present invention is related to a process comprising a cold rolling step, for the production of uncoated, electro-galvanised or hot dip galvanised TRIP steel products, hot rolling a slab of a specific composition, wherein the finishing rolling temperature is higher than the Ar3 temperature, to form a hot-rolled substrate, cooling said substrate to a coiling temperature (CT) between 500° C. and 680° C., coiling said substrate at said coiling temperature, pickling said substrate to remove the oxides, cold rolling said substrate to obtain a reduction of thickness, with a minimum reduction of 40%.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a steel composition intended to be used in a process including a cold rolling step, for the production of uncoated, electro-galvanized or hot dip galvanized TRIP steel products, the composition being characterized by a specific addition of phosphorus. The latter is added in order to reach the desired mechanical properties (high tensile strength in combination with high elongation) while keeping a good weldability by sufficiently reducing the carbon content. The invention is further related to a process for producing a steel product, and to the steel product obtained, said product having the composition of the invention.