Abstract
An extraordinary high strength Mg-8Al-0.5Zn alloy has been developed through extrusion at a low temperature of 200°C and a slow speed of 0.07mm/s. The as-extruded alloy exhibited a tensile yield strength of 403MPa, an ultimate tensile strength of 437MPa, an elongation of 10.7%, and a low tension-compression yield asymmetry of 0.97. These superior mechanical properties are attributed to the combined effect of ultra-fine recrystallized grains, numerous nano-scale Mg17Al12 precipitates, and strong basal texture.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 445-449 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Materials Science and Engineering: A |
Volume | 610 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 29 Jul 2014 |
Keywords
- Dynamic recrystallization
- Extrusion
- Magnesium alloys
- Precipitation
- Tensile properties