Deformation Mechanism,Microstructure, and Mechanical Properties Evolution of Mg–Gd–Y–Zr Alloy during Cold Torsion |
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| Authors: | Hongchao Xiao Zhengjiang Yang Jie Li Yingchun Wan |
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| Affiliation: | 1.School of Metallurgy and Environment, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China; (H.X.); (J.L.);2.School of Materials Science and Engineering, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China;3.Light Alloy Research Institute, Central South University, Changsha 410083, China |
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| Abstract: | Mg–Gd–Y–Zr alloy was subjected to torsion of various strain levels at room temperature. Obvious traces of basal slip were observed in the twisted alloy. Dislocations of were also observed, but there were no signs of significant sliding. Even in the sample whose equivalent strain became 0.294, twinning and twinning were rarely seen. The deformation mode with predominant basal dislocations and subordinate dislocations resulted in a modified Y fiber texture with a basal pole slightly dispersed at about 70° from the twist axis. Mechanical tests revealed that the tensile strength and compressive strengths increased simultaneously after twisting. |
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| Keywords: | torsion, Mg– Gd– Y– Zr, deformation mechanism, microstructure |
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