The microstructural characterization,corrosion behavior and tensile properties of the extruded lean Mg−1Bi−0.5Sn−0.5In(wt.%)alloy were investigated through scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron backscatter diffra...The microstructural characterization,corrosion behavior and tensile properties of the extruded lean Mg−1Bi−0.5Sn−0.5In(wt.%)alloy were investigated through scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),electrochemical measurements and tensile tests.The results reveal that a microstructure consisting of dynamically recrystallized and deformed grains is obtained.Notably,the investigated alloy exhibits excellent strength−ductility synergy,with tensile yield strength(TYS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation(EL)of 254.8 MPa,315.4 MPa,and 25.3%,respectively.Furthermore,in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution,with the increase of immersion time,the dominant corrosion mechanism of the studied alloy transforms from pitting corrosion to filiform corrosion.After the immersion for 24 h,a composite oxide film(SnO2−Bi2O3−In2O3)is formed,which delays the corrosion process,and the corrosion rate(PH=1.53 mm/a)is finally stabilized.展开更多
In this work,the{10–12}tensile twins are introduced to improve the drawability of the AZ31 Mg alloy sheet.Concretely,the drawing depth is increased by 32%compared with the as-received sheet at 200℃.This is because{1...In this work,the{10–12}tensile twins are introduced to improve the drawability of the AZ31 Mg alloy sheet.Concretely,the drawing depth is increased by 32%compared with the as-received sheet at 200℃.This is because{10–12}tensile twins promote the occurrences of many deformation mechanisms during warm deep drawing,such as slips,detwinning,dynamic recrystallization(DRX)behaviors,etc.Further,based on the different stress states during deep drawing,these mechanisms and their competition relationships,as well as texture evolutions,are systematically studied.Combined with critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)and microstructure evolution,the global Schmid factor(GSF)obtained by quantizing stress states by stress tensor(σ)can accurately predict the activation trend of deformation mechanisms.It is found that the stress states have a reverse influence on the activation trend of the{10–12}twinning and detwinning.The change of stress states affects the competitive relationships between detwinning and DRX,and then affects the process and degree of DRX.The{10–12}tensile twins and large plane strain promote the activation of prismatic slips,and the larger plane strain also deflected the{10–12}twinning lattice.The{10–12}tensile twins and their induced deformation mechanisms can prominently weaken the basal texture and improve the drawability.展开更多
The bimetallic composite rods prepared by co-extrusion have good mechanical properties,but their compressive deformation behaviors have rarely been studied.This paper primarily investigates the compressive deformation...The bimetallic composite rods prepared by co-extrusion have good mechanical properties,but their compressive deformation behaviors have rarely been studied.This paper primarily investigates the compressive deformation behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod,analyzes the differences between its compressive deformation behavior and that of AZ31,and systematically studies the compressive deformation mechanisms of various regions in the composite rod,as well as the texture evolution and{10-12}twin evolution during the compression process.The results reveal that the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods exhibit excellent metallurgical bonding,with the interface remaining intact even under a 9%compressive strain.In the compression process,AZ31 initiates yielding earlier than the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods,exhibiting a relatively lower yield strength,whereas both show comparable plasticity.The deformation behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod is governed by a combination of basal a slip and{10-12}-1011 tension twinning during compression along the ED(extrusion direction).With increasing compressive strain,the number of{10-12}twins in the AZ31 region(A/G-AZ31)of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod increases significantly,leading to changes in grain orientation,whereas the Mg-Gd-Y region(A/G-Mg-Gd-Y)of the composite rod shows no significant change.In addition,the A/G-Mg-Gd-Y significantly inhibits the nucleation and growth of{10-12}twins in A/G-AZ31 during compression,and thus the texture hardening generated by{10-12}twins make the work hardening behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods different from that of AZ31.展开更多
Mg and its alloys are the lightest structural metals available and are extremely attractive for applications as lightweight components,particularly in the automobile,electronic,and aerospace industries.The global mark...Mg and its alloys are the lightest structural metals available and are extremely attractive for applications as lightweight components,particularly in the automobile,electronic,and aerospace industries.The global market for wrought Mg alloys has steadily expanded over the past decade.And numerous studies have been carried out to meet this increasing demand of high-performance Mg alloys.However,Mg extrusion alloys have had a very limited usage so far.To overcome existing industrial challenges,one desirable approach is the development of low-cost rare earth(RE)free Mg extrusion alloys with superior mechanical properties.This review will introduce the recent research highlights in the extrusion of Mg alloys,specifi cally focusing on low-cost RE-free Mg alloy.The results from both the literature and our previous study are summarized and critically reviewed.Several aspects of RE-free Mg extrusion alloys are described in detail:(1)novel alloying designs including Mg–Al-,Mg–Zn-,Mg–Ca-,Mg–Sn-,and Mg–Bi-based alloys,(2)advanced extrusion techniques,and(3)extrusion-related severe plastic deformation(SPD)processing.Accordingly,considering the large gap in mechanical properties between the current RE-free Mg alloys and high-performance aluminum alloys,new alloy design,processing route control,and recommendations for future research on RE-free Mg extrusion alloys are also proposed.We hope this review will not only off er insightful information regarding the extrusion of RE-free Mg alloys but also inspire the development of new Mg extrusion technologies.展开更多
The effects of different elements including Al,Sn and Zn with ability of solution hardening on corrosion behavior of a Mg alloy have been studied.The microstructure was analyzed and the electrochemical and immersion t...The effects of different elements including Al,Sn and Zn with ability of solution hardening on corrosion behavior of a Mg alloy have been studied.The microstructure was analyzed and the electrochemical and immersion techniques were used for corrosion studies.Scanning kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM)was utilized to analyze the volta-potential distribution on the surface.It was found that all additives reduced the corrosion resistance;however,Zn decreased the corrosion resistance less than Al and Sn.The corrosion rate was quantitatively explained through volta-potential difference and the second phase fraction.展开更多
The effect of Nd addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-extruded Mg-9Gd-0.5Zr(wt.%) alloy was investigated. The Mg-9Gd-0.5Zr and Mg-9Gd-2Nd-0.5Zr alloys were extruded at 673 K. The elongated no...The effect of Nd addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-extruded Mg-9Gd-0.5Zr(wt.%) alloy was investigated. The Mg-9Gd-0.5Zr and Mg-9Gd-2Nd-0.5Zr alloys were extruded at 673 K. The elongated non-dynamic recrystallized(un-DRXed) grains disappear after adding Nd, and uniformly distributed dynamic recrystallized grains with a grain size of 1.68 μm were obtained in the alloy. In addition, numerous nano-Mg5(Gd,Nd)particles were found to precipitate dynamically in the Mg-9Gd-2Nd-0.5Zr alloy, which gave rise to the dynamic recrystallization process via providing nucleation energy through hindering the release of deformation energy and promoting an increase in the strength through the Orowan strengthening mechanism. Moreover, the dynamically recrystallized(DRXed) grains have a weak texture, which plays a significant role in improving the ductility. Therefore,the Nd addition favors the improvement of strength and elongation for the as-extruded Mg-9Gd-0.5Zr alloy,simultaneously.展开更多
Up to the date of writing this article,a quantitative analysis between corrosion rate and combined microstructural parameters including composition,grain size,and precipitations has not been reported.Hence,a literatur...Up to the date of writing this article,a quantitative analysis between corrosion rate and combined microstructural parameters including composition,grain size,and precipitations has not been reported.Hence,a literature review was carried out on these parameters to understand the quantitative effect of each one on the corrosion rate of Mg and Mg alloys.Moreover,using the available data in the literature and several experimental results,a new model was developed to predict the corrosion rate,through microstructural parameters.This model suggests that by using ultra-fined grains,alloying compounds with low Volta-potential difference relative to the matrix and a low fraction of secondary phase,a very low corrosion rates of materials are achievable.展开更多
The microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-x Bi(x=2,5,and 8 wt%)were investigated compared with pure Mg.The ascast Mg-Bi billets consist of dendriticα-Mg grain matrix,divorced eutectic Mg_(3)Bi_(2)phase and ...The microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-x Bi(x=2,5,and 8 wt%)were investigated compared with pure Mg.The ascast Mg-Bi billets consist of dendriticα-Mg grain matrix,divorced eutectic Mg_(3)Bi_(2)phase and secondary precipitated Mg_(3)Bi_(2)phase.After homogenization,secondary precipitated Mg_(3)Bi_(2)particles were all dissolved into the matrix,while most of the divorced eutectic Mg_(3)Bi_(2)intermetallic compounds retained.All the as-extruded samples exhibit fully dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and the average grain size decreases and the amount of nano-scale Mg_(3)Bi_(2)precipitates increases with increasing Bi content.Additionally,Bi alloying has little influence on the texture of the as-extruded pure Mg,with all the samples showing typical basal texture.As the results of grain refinement and precipitation hardening,the strengths of the as-extruded samples increase under both tensile and compressive tests.Besides,the yield asymmetry significantly decreases with Bi content.Moreover,all the as-extruded samples represent similar ductility under compression,while the tensile elongation first increases and then decreases with more Bi added.The as-extruded Mg-5Bi alloy demonstrates good combination of strength and ductility.However,Mg-8Bi alloy displays lower tensile ductility than that of Mg-5Bi alloy due to the presence of abundant undissolved coarse Mg_(3)Bi_(2)particles,which act as cracking sources during tensile test.Furthermore,the strain hardening rate,strain hardening exponent n,and hardening capacity Hc are greatly reduced by Bi addition,mainly owing to the enhanced synergy effects of grain refinement and numerous Mg_(3)Bi_(2)precipitates.展开更多
The corrosion performance of high pressure die-cast Al？6Si？3Ni （SN63） and Al-6Si-3Ni-2Cu （SNC632） alloys in 3.5%（mass fraction） NaCl solution was investigated. X-ray diffraction （XRD） and microstructural stu...The corrosion performance of high pressure die-cast Al？6Si？3Ni （SN63） and Al-6Si-3Ni-2Cu （SNC632） alloys in 3.5%（mass fraction） NaCl solution was investigated. X-ray diffraction （XRD） and microstructural studies revealed the presence of singlephase Si and binary Al3Ni/Al3Ni2 phases along the grain boundary. Besides, the single Cu phase was also identified at the grainboundaries of the SNC632 alloy. Electrochemical corrosion results revealed that, the SNC632 alloy exhibited nobler shift incorrosion potential （φcorr）, lower corrosion current density （Jcorr） and higher corrosion resistance compared to the SN63 alloy.Equivalent circuit curve fitting analysis of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） results revealed the existence of twointerfaces between the electrolyte and substrate. The surface layer and charge transfer resistance （Rct） of the SNC632 alloy was higherthan that of the SN63 alloy. Immersion corrosion test results also confirmed the lower corrosion rate of the SNC632 alloy andsubstantiated the electrochemical corrosion results. Cu addition improved the corrosion resistance, which was mainly attributed to theabsence of secondary Cu containing intermetallic phases in the SNC632 alloy and Cu presented as single phase.展开更多
This review highlights the recent advancements in Mg research in South Korea with a prime focus on high-speed-extrudable Mg–Bi-based alloys for high productivity and strength,innovative techniques utilizing{10–12}tw...This review highlights the recent advancements in Mg research in South Korea with a prime focus on high-speed-extrudable Mg–Bi-based alloys for high productivity and strength,innovative techniques utilizing{10–12}twinning for improved mechanical properties,and alloying and processing methods for enhanced corrosion resistance.High-alloyed Mg–Bi-based alloys possess thermally stableα-Mg matrix and secondary phase,which ensures high-speed extrusion of these alloys at elevated temperatures without hot cracking.Consequently,they exhibit outstanding extrudability with a maximum extrusion speed of up to 70 m/min.Furthermore,their high alloying contents offer excellent strength even after high-speed extrusion through strong solid solution hardening and particle hardening effects,making them suitable for high-performance extruded Mg products.The pre-twinning process utilizing{10–12}twinning and the combined process of pre-twinning and subsequent annealing have shown promise in controlling microstructure and texture of wrought Mg alloys and thus enhancing their mechanical properties.The pre-twinning process enhances tensile strength,fatigue properties,and age-hardening rate of Mg alloys.Furthermore,the combined processes of pre-twinning and subsequent annealing considerably improve their ductility,stretch formability,bending formability,and damping capacity.Efforts have been made to improve the corrosion resistance of Mg alloys through alloying additions,process treatments,and surface coatings.Alloying elements like Ca,Sc,and Sm alter the microstructural features(such as secondary phases and grain size)that affect the corrosion phenomenon.Process treatments such as multidirectional forging,screw rolling,and pulse electron beam can also improve the corrosion resistance by refining the microstructure.Furthermore,advanced surface coating technologies can create durable and corrosion-resistant layers for effectively protecting the Mg alloys.All these research activities conducted in South Korea have considerably contributed to the widespread utilization of Mg alloys in diverse applications by overcoming the inherent limitations of Mg alloys such as low extrudability,formability,and corrosion resistance.展开更多
Magnesium(Mg)single crystal specimens with three different orientations were prepared and tested from room temperature to 733 K in order to systematically evaluate effects of temperature on the critical resolved shear...Magnesium(Mg)single crystal specimens with three different orientations were prepared and tested from room temperature to 733 K in order to systematically evaluate effects of temperature on the critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)of slips and twinning in Mg single crystals.The duplex non-basal slip took place in the temperature range from 613 to 733 K when the single crystal samples were stretched along the<0110>direction.In contrast,the single basal slip and prismatic slip were mainly activated in the temperature range from RT to 733 K when the tensile directions were inclined at an angle of 45°with the basal and the prismatic plane,respectively.Viscoplastic self-consistent(VPSC)crystal modeling simulations with genetic algorithm code(GA-code)were carried out to obtain the best fitted CRSSs of major deformation modes,such as basal slip,prismatic slip,pyramidalⅡ,{1012}tensile twinning and{1011}compressive twinning when duplex slips accommodated deformation.Additionally,CRSSs of the basal and the prismatic slip were derived using the Schmid factor(SF)criterion when the single slip mainly accommodated deformation.From the CRSSs of major deformation modes obtained by the VPSC simulations and the SF calculations,the CRSSs for basal slip and{1012}tensile twinning were found to show a weak temperature dependence,whereas those for prismatic,slip and{1011}compressive twinning exhibited a strong temperature dependence.From the comparison of previous results,VPSC-GA modeling was proved to be an effective method to obtain the CRSSs of various deformation modes of Mg and its alloys.展开更多
To investigate the role of pre-twins in Mg alloy sheets during warm planar deformation,the stretch forming is conducted at 200℃.Results suggest the formability of the pre-twinned AZ31 Mg alloy sheet is enhanced to 11...To investigate the role of pre-twins in Mg alloy sheets during warm planar deformation,the stretch forming is conducted at 200℃.Results suggest the formability of the pre-twinned AZ31 Mg alloy sheet is enhanced to 11.30 mm.The mechanisms for the improved formability and the deformation behaviors during the planar stretch forming are systematically investigated based on the planar stress states.The Schmid factor for deformation mechanisms are calculated,the results reveal that planar stress states extremely affect the Schmid factor for{10-12}twinning.The detwinning is activated and the prismatic slip is enhanced in the pre-twinned sheet,especially under the planar extension stress state in the outer region.Consequently,the thickness-direction strain is accommodated better.The dynamic recrystallization(DRX)type is continuous DRX(CDRX)regardless of the planar stress state.However,the CDRX degree is greater under the planar extension stress state.Some twin lattices deviate from the perfect{10-12}twinning relation due to the planar compression stress state and the CDRX.The basal texture is weakened when the planar stress state tends to change the texture components.展开更多
High-temperature pre-stretching experiments were carried out on the AZ31 Mg alloy at 723 K with strain levels of 2.54%,6.48%,10.92%,and 19.2%to alter the microstructure and texture for improving room-temperature forma...High-temperature pre-stretching experiments were carried out on the AZ31 Mg alloy at 723 K with strain levels of 2.54%,6.48%,10.92%,and 19.2%to alter the microstructure and texture for improving room-temperature formability.The results showed that the strain-hardening coefcient increased,while the Lankford value decreased.In addition,the Erichsen values of all pre-stretch sheets were enhanced compared with that of the as-received sheet.The maximum Erichsen value increased from 2.38 mm for the as-received sample to 4.03 mm for the 10.92%-stretched sample,corresponding to an improvement of 69.32%.This improvement was mainly attributed to the gradual increase in grain size,and the(0001)basal texture was weakened due to the activated non-basal slip as the high-temperature pre-stretching strain levels increased.The visco-plastic self-consistent analysis was performed on the as-received and high-temperature pre-stretched samples.Results confrmed the higher activity of the prismatic slip in 10.92%-stretched sample,leading to divergence and weakening of basal texture components.This results in an augmentation of the Schmid factor under diferent slip systems.Therefore,it can be concluded that high-temperature pre-stretching technology provided an efective method to enhance the formability of Mg alloy sheets.展开更多
The super high pressure(SHP)technique was employed to fabricate the magnesium matrix composites(MMCs)reinforced with long-period stacking order structure powder(LPSOp)by cubic-anvil large-volume press with six rams.Th...The super high pressure(SHP)technique was employed to fabricate the magnesium matrix composites(MMCs)reinforced with long-period stacking order structure powder(LPSOp)by cubic-anvil large-volume press with six rams.The LPSOp was optimized through high energy ball milling(HEBM)with a chemical composition of Mg85Zn6Y9(at%).The microstructure and mechanical properties of LPSOp/Mg composite was characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy/transmission electron microscopy(SEM/EDS),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),microhardness and compressive tests.The microhardness of LPSOp exhibits a notable increase after HEBM,and the thermal stability of LPSOp is affirmed through elevated annealing.The SHPed LPSOp/Mg consists of Mg and LPSO phase.Upon annealing at 400℃for 1 h,the LPSO phase precipitates from solid solution of Mg and W phase is also identified.The strength of composites by SHP treatment and subsequently annealing is significantly improved compared with the pure Mg without LPSOp,which demonstrates the maximum compression yield strength(CYS)of 250 MPa and ultimate compression strength(UCS)of 375 MPa with satisfactory ductility.The enhanced mechanical properties are attributed to the synergistic reinforcement effects of the dispersed and 3D skeletal structure of LPSOp with excellent interfacial bonding,the coexistence of nano-scale LPSO and W phase and partial solid solution strengthening.展开更多
The effects of Ca addition on the microstructure and oxidation properties of a new Mg alloy were studied.The oxidation behavior of the alloys was analyzed by thermal analysis and material characterization of the alloy...The effects of Ca addition on the microstructure and oxidation properties of a new Mg alloy were studied.The oxidation behavior of the alloys was analyzed by thermal analysis and material characterization of the alloys exposed in flame environment;and both electrical and induction furnaces.Moreover,the surface layers were characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy,and X-ray diffraction technique.It was found that increasing the Ca addition reduces the grain size and increases the fraction of the secondary phases,and enhances the mechanical properties.Moreover,increasing the Ca contents resulted in the formation of a dense CaO/MgO layer on the surface prohibited the oxygen diffusion and assisted in protection of the substrate against further oxidation.Therefore,ignition temperature was increased from 680℃ to 890℃ after addition of the Ca element.The mechanical properties and ignition behavior of the current materials was compared with the literature which it showed an excellent combination of the properties in the developed alloys.展开更多
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51901153)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi,China(No.202103021224049)+1 种基金the Shanxi Zhejiang University New Materials and Chemical Research Institute Scientific Research Project,China(No.2022SX-TD025)the Open Project of Salt Lake Chemical Engineering Research Complex,Qinghai University,China(No.2023-DXSSKF-Z02).
文摘The microstructural characterization,corrosion behavior and tensile properties of the extruded lean Mg−1Bi−0.5Sn−0.5In(wt.%)alloy were investigated through scanning electron microscopy(SEM),electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD),X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy(XPS),electrochemical measurements and tensile tests.The results reveal that a microstructure consisting of dynamically recrystallized and deformed grains is obtained.Notably,the investigated alloy exhibits excellent strength−ductility synergy,with tensile yield strength(TYS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation(EL)of 254.8 MPa,315.4 MPa,and 25.3%,respectively.Furthermore,in 3.5 wt.%NaCl solution,with the increase of immersion time,the dominant corrosion mechanism of the studied alloy transforms from pitting corrosion to filiform corrosion.After the immersion for 24 h,a composite oxide film(SnO2−Bi2O3−In2O3)is formed,which delays the corrosion process,and the corrosion rate(PH=1.53 mm/a)is finally stabilized.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundations of China[No.52374395,52474419]Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing[CSTB2024NSCQMSX0267]+6 种基金the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi province[No.20210302123135,20210302123163]the China Postdoctoral Science Foundation[No.2022M710541]the Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China[No.2022-038]Scientific and Technological Achievements Transformation Guidance Special Project of Shanxi Province[202104021301022,202204021301009]the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for financial support under the Megagrant[no.075-15-2022-1133]he National Research Foundation(NRF)grant funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT[2015R1A2A1A01006795]Korea through the Research Institute of Advanced Materials.
文摘In this work,the{10–12}tensile twins are introduced to improve the drawability of the AZ31 Mg alloy sheet.Concretely,the drawing depth is increased by 32%compared with the as-received sheet at 200℃.This is because{10–12}tensile twins promote the occurrences of many deformation mechanisms during warm deep drawing,such as slips,detwinning,dynamic recrystallization(DRX)behaviors,etc.Further,based on the different stress states during deep drawing,these mechanisms and their competition relationships,as well as texture evolutions,are systematically studied.Combined with critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)and microstructure evolution,the global Schmid factor(GSF)obtained by quantizing stress states by stress tensor(σ)can accurately predict the activation trend of deformation mechanisms.It is found that the stress states have a reverse influence on the activation trend of the{10–12}twinning and detwinning.The change of stress states affects the competitive relationships between detwinning and DRX,and then affects the process and degree of DRX.The{10–12}tensile twins and large plane strain promote the activation of prismatic slips,and the larger plane strain also deflected the{10–12}twinning lattice.The{10–12}tensile twins and their induced deformation mechanisms can prominently weaken the basal texture and improve the drawability.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(52274397 and 52374395)Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(ZR2024JQ020).
文摘The bimetallic composite rods prepared by co-extrusion have good mechanical properties,but their compressive deformation behaviors have rarely been studied.This paper primarily investigates the compressive deformation behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod,analyzes the differences between its compressive deformation behavior and that of AZ31,and systematically studies the compressive deformation mechanisms of various regions in the composite rod,as well as the texture evolution and{10-12}twin evolution during the compression process.The results reveal that the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods exhibit excellent metallurgical bonding,with the interface remaining intact even under a 9%compressive strain.In the compression process,AZ31 initiates yielding earlier than the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods,exhibiting a relatively lower yield strength,whereas both show comparable plasticity.The deformation behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod is governed by a combination of basal a slip and{10-12}-1011 tension twinning during compression along the ED(extrusion direction).With increasing compressive strain,the number of{10-12}twins in the AZ31 region(A/G-AZ31)of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rod increases significantly,leading to changes in grain orientation,whereas the Mg-Gd-Y region(A/G-Mg-Gd-Y)of the composite rod shows no significant change.In addition,the A/G-Mg-Gd-Y significantly inhibits the nucleation and growth of{10-12}twins in A/G-AZ31 during compression,and thus the texture hardening generated by{10-12}twins make the work hardening behavior of the AZ31/Mg-Gd-Y composite rods different from that of AZ31.
基金support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51701060 and 51601181)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(Grant No.E2016202130)and Tianjin city(No.18JCQNJC03900)+1 种基金the Graduate Student Outstanding Innovation Project of Hebei Province(Grant No.CXZZBS2018030)the Joint Doctoral Training Foundation of HEBUT(Grant No.2018HW0008)
文摘Mg and its alloys are the lightest structural metals available and are extremely attractive for applications as lightweight components,particularly in the automobile,electronic,and aerospace industries.The global market for wrought Mg alloys has steadily expanded over the past decade.And numerous studies have been carried out to meet this increasing demand of high-performance Mg alloys.However,Mg extrusion alloys have had a very limited usage so far.To overcome existing industrial challenges,one desirable approach is the development of low-cost rare earth(RE)free Mg extrusion alloys with superior mechanical properties.This review will introduce the recent research highlights in the extrusion of Mg alloys,specifi cally focusing on low-cost RE-free Mg alloy.The results from both the literature and our previous study are summarized and critically reviewed.Several aspects of RE-free Mg extrusion alloys are described in detail:(1)novel alloying designs including Mg–Al-,Mg–Zn-,Mg–Ca-,Mg–Sn-,and Mg–Bi-based alloys,(2)advanced extrusion techniques,and(3)extrusion-related severe plastic deformation(SPD)processing.Accordingly,considering the large gap in mechanical properties between the current RE-free Mg alloys and high-performance aluminum alloys,new alloy design,processing route control,and recommendations for future research on RE-free Mg extrusion alloys are also proposed.We hope this review will not only off er insightful information regarding the extrusion of RE-free Mg alloys but also inspire the development of new Mg extrusion technologies.
基金This work was supported by the National Research Foun-dation grant(2015R1A2A1A01006795)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea through the Research Insti-tute of Advanced Materials and Magnesium Technology In-novation Center.
文摘The effects of different elements including Al,Sn and Zn with ability of solution hardening on corrosion behavior of a Mg alloy have been studied.The microstructure was analyzed and the electrochemical and immersion techniques were used for corrosion studies.Scanning kelvin probe force microscopy(SKPFM)was utilized to analyze the volta-potential distribution on the surface.It was found that all additives reduced the corrosion resistance;however,Zn decreased the corrosion resistance less than Al and Sn.The corrosion rate was quantitatively explained through volta-potential difference and the second phase fraction.
基金supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province, China (Nos. 20210302123135, 20210302123163, 201901D211096, 201901D111272)Youth Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (No. 51901153)+1 种基金Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province, China (Nos. 20191102008, 20191102007, 20191102004)Shanxi Province Scientific Facilities and Instruments Shared Service Platform of Magnesium-based Materials Electric Impulse Aided Forming, China (No. 201805D141005)。
文摘The effect of Nd addition on the microstructure and mechanical properties of as-extruded Mg-9Gd-0.5Zr(wt.%) alloy was investigated. The Mg-9Gd-0.5Zr and Mg-9Gd-2Nd-0.5Zr alloys were extruded at 673 K. The elongated non-dynamic recrystallized(un-DRXed) grains disappear after adding Nd, and uniformly distributed dynamic recrystallized grains with a grain size of 1.68 μm were obtained in the alloy. In addition, numerous nano-Mg5(Gd,Nd)particles were found to precipitate dynamically in the Mg-9Gd-2Nd-0.5Zr alloy, which gave rise to the dynamic recrystallization process via providing nucleation energy through hindering the release of deformation energy and promoting an increase in the strength through the Orowan strengthening mechanism. Moreover, the dynamically recrystallized(DRXed) grains have a weak texture, which plays a significant role in improving the ductility. Therefore,the Nd addition favors the improvement of strength and elongation for the as-extruded Mg-9Gd-0.5Zr alloy,simultaneously.
基金This work was supported by the National Research Foundation grant(2015R1A2A1A01006795)funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT of Korea through the Research Institute of Advanced Materials.
文摘Up to the date of writing this article,a quantitative analysis between corrosion rate and combined microstructural parameters including composition,grain size,and precipitations has not been reported.Hence,a literature review was carried out on these parameters to understand the quantitative effect of each one on the corrosion rate of Mg and Mg alloys.Moreover,using the available data in the literature and several experimental results,a new model was developed to predict the corrosion rate,through microstructural parameters.This model suggests that by using ultra-fined grains,alloying compounds with low Volta-potential difference relative to the matrix and a low fraction of secondary phase,a very low corrosion rates of materials are achievable.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant number 51701060)the Natural Science Foundation of Hebei Province(grant number E2016202130)+4 种基金Tianjin city(grant number 18JCQNJC03900)the Scientific Research Foundation for the Returned Overseas Chinese Scholars of Hebei Province(grant number C20190505)100 Foreign Experts Plan of Hebei Provincethe National Research Council of Science&Technology(NST)grant by the Korea government(MSIP)(grant number CRC–15–06–KIGAM)the Joint Doctoral Training Foundation of HEBUT(grant number 2018HW0008)。
文摘The microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-x Bi(x=2,5,and 8 wt%)were investigated compared with pure Mg.The ascast Mg-Bi billets consist of dendriticα-Mg grain matrix,divorced eutectic Mg_(3)Bi_(2)phase and secondary precipitated Mg_(3)Bi_(2)phase.After homogenization,secondary precipitated Mg_(3)Bi_(2)particles were all dissolved into the matrix,while most of the divorced eutectic Mg_(3)Bi_(2)intermetallic compounds retained.All the as-extruded samples exhibit fully dynamic recrystallization(DRX)and the average grain size decreases and the amount of nano-scale Mg_(3)Bi_(2)precipitates increases with increasing Bi content.Additionally,Bi alloying has little influence on the texture of the as-extruded pure Mg,with all the samples showing typical basal texture.As the results of grain refinement and precipitation hardening,the strengths of the as-extruded samples increase under both tensile and compressive tests.Besides,the yield asymmetry significantly decreases with Bi content.Moreover,all the as-extruded samples represent similar ductility under compression,while the tensile elongation first increases and then decreases with more Bi added.The as-extruded Mg-5Bi alloy demonstrates good combination of strength and ductility.However,Mg-8Bi alloy displays lower tensile ductility than that of Mg-5Bi alloy due to the presence of abundant undissolved coarse Mg_(3)Bi_(2)particles,which act as cracking sources during tensile test.Furthermore,the strain hardening rate,strain hardening exponent n,and hardening capacity Hc are greatly reduced by Bi addition,mainly owing to the enhanced synergy effects of grain refinement and numerous Mg_(3)Bi_(2)precipitates.
基金financially supported by the World Class 300 R&D Program (S2404600)funded by the Small Business Administration of Korea through the Research Institute of Advanced Materials (041720170037)Magnesium Technology Innovation Center
文摘The corrosion performance of high pressure die-cast Al？6Si？3Ni （SN63） and Al-6Si-3Ni-2Cu （SNC632） alloys in 3.5%（mass fraction） NaCl solution was investigated. X-ray diffraction （XRD） and microstructural studies revealed the presence of singlephase Si and binary Al3Ni/Al3Ni2 phases along the grain boundary. Besides, the single Cu phase was also identified at the grainboundaries of the SNC632 alloy. Electrochemical corrosion results revealed that, the SNC632 alloy exhibited nobler shift incorrosion potential （φcorr）, lower corrosion current density （Jcorr） and higher corrosion resistance compared to the SN63 alloy.Equivalent circuit curve fitting analysis of electrochemical impedance spectroscopy （EIS） results revealed the existence of twointerfaces between the electrolyte and substrate. The surface layer and charge transfer resistance （Rct） of the SNC632 alloy was higherthan that of the SN63 alloy. Immersion corrosion test results also confirmed the lower corrosion rate of the SNC632 alloy andsubstantiated the electrochemical corrosion results. Cu addition improved the corrosion resistance, which was mainly attributed to theabsence of secondary Cu containing intermetallic phases in the SNC632 alloy and Cu presented as single phase.
基金supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF)(grant no.2019R1A2C1085272)funded by the Ministry of Science,ICT+2 种基金Future Planning(MSIP,South Korea)in part supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for financial support under the Megagrant(Grant No.075-15-2022-1133)the NRF(grant no.2015R1A2A1A01006795)funded by the MSIP of South Korea through the Research Institute of Advanced Materials。
文摘This review highlights the recent advancements in Mg research in South Korea with a prime focus on high-speed-extrudable Mg–Bi-based alloys for high productivity and strength,innovative techniques utilizing{10–12}twinning for improved mechanical properties,and alloying and processing methods for enhanced corrosion resistance.High-alloyed Mg–Bi-based alloys possess thermally stableα-Mg matrix and secondary phase,which ensures high-speed extrusion of these alloys at elevated temperatures without hot cracking.Consequently,they exhibit outstanding extrudability with a maximum extrusion speed of up to 70 m/min.Furthermore,their high alloying contents offer excellent strength even after high-speed extrusion through strong solid solution hardening and particle hardening effects,making them suitable for high-performance extruded Mg products.The pre-twinning process utilizing{10–12}twinning and the combined process of pre-twinning and subsequent annealing have shown promise in controlling microstructure and texture of wrought Mg alloys and thus enhancing their mechanical properties.The pre-twinning process enhances tensile strength,fatigue properties,and age-hardening rate of Mg alloys.Furthermore,the combined processes of pre-twinning and subsequent annealing considerably improve their ductility,stretch formability,bending formability,and damping capacity.Efforts have been made to improve the corrosion resistance of Mg alloys through alloying additions,process treatments,and surface coatings.Alloying elements like Ca,Sc,and Sm alter the microstructural features(such as secondary phases and grain size)that affect the corrosion phenomenon.Process treatments such as multidirectional forging,screw rolling,and pulse electron beam can also improve the corrosion resistance by refining the microstructure.Furthermore,advanced surface coating technologies can create durable and corrosion-resistant layers for effectively protecting the Mg alloys.All these research activities conducted in South Korea have considerably contributed to the widespread utilization of Mg alloys in diverse applications by overcoming the inherent limitations of Mg alloys such as low extrudability,formability,and corrosion resistance.
基金supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for financial support under the Megagrant(no.075-15-2022-1133)the National Research Foundation(NRF)grant funded by the Ministry of Science and ICT(2015R1A2A1A01006795)of Korea through the Research Institute of Advanced Materials。
文摘Magnesium(Mg)single crystal specimens with three different orientations were prepared and tested from room temperature to 733 K in order to systematically evaluate effects of temperature on the critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)of slips and twinning in Mg single crystals.The duplex non-basal slip took place in the temperature range from 613 to 733 K when the single crystal samples were stretched along the<0110>direction.In contrast,the single basal slip and prismatic slip were mainly activated in the temperature range from RT to 733 K when the tensile directions were inclined at an angle of 45°with the basal and the prismatic plane,respectively.Viscoplastic self-consistent(VPSC)crystal modeling simulations with genetic algorithm code(GA-code)were carried out to obtain the best fitted CRSSs of major deformation modes,such as basal slip,prismatic slip,pyramidalⅡ,{1012}tensile twinning and{1011}compressive twinning when duplex slips accommodated deformation.Additionally,CRSSs of the basal and the prismatic slip were derived using the Schmid factor(SF)criterion when the single slip mainly accommodated deformation.From the CRSSs of major deformation modes obtained by the VPSC simulations and the SF calculations,the CRSSs for basal slip and{1012}tensile twinning were found to show a weak temperature dependence,whereas those for prismatic,slip and{1011}compressive twinning exhibited a strong temperature dependence.From the comparison of previous results,VPSC-GA modeling was proved to be an effective method to obtain the CRSSs of various deformation modes of Mg and its alloys.
基金the Central Government Guided Local Science and Technology Development Projects(YDZJSX2021A010)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M710541)+5 种基金the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51704209,52274397,U1810208)the Projects of International Cooperation in Shanxi(201803D421086)Shanxi Province Patent Promotion Implementation Fund(20200718)Research Project Supported by Shanxi Scholarship Council of China(2022-038)Science and Technology Major Project of Shanxi Province(20191102008,20191102007,20181101008)Taishan Scholars Project Special Fund(2021)。
文摘To investigate the role of pre-twins in Mg alloy sheets during warm planar deformation,the stretch forming is conducted at 200℃.Results suggest the formability of the pre-twinned AZ31 Mg alloy sheet is enhanced to 11.30 mm.The mechanisms for the improved formability and the deformation behaviors during the planar stretch forming are systematically investigated based on the planar stress states.The Schmid factor for deformation mechanisms are calculated,the results reveal that planar stress states extremely affect the Schmid factor for{10-12}twinning.The detwinning is activated and the prismatic slip is enhanced in the pre-twinned sheet,especially under the planar extension stress state in the outer region.Consequently,the thickness-direction strain is accommodated better.The dynamic recrystallization(DRX)type is continuous DRX(CDRX)regardless of the planar stress state.However,the CDRX degree is greater under the planar extension stress state.Some twin lattices deviate from the perfect{10-12}twinning relation due to the planar compression stress state and the CDRX.The basal texture is weakened when the planar stress state tends to change the texture components.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51704209,U1810208)the Central Government Guided Local Science and Technology Development Projects(No.YDZJSX2021A010)+3 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(No.2022M710541)the Projects of International Cooperation in Shanxi(No.201803D421086)the Shanxi Province Patent Promotion Implementation Fund(No.20200718)the Technological Innovation Programs of Higher Education Institutions in Shanxi(No.201802034).
文摘High-temperature pre-stretching experiments were carried out on the AZ31 Mg alloy at 723 K with strain levels of 2.54%,6.48%,10.92%,and 19.2%to alter the microstructure and texture for improving room-temperature formability.The results showed that the strain-hardening coefcient increased,while the Lankford value decreased.In addition,the Erichsen values of all pre-stretch sheets were enhanced compared with that of the as-received sheet.The maximum Erichsen value increased from 2.38 mm for the as-received sample to 4.03 mm for the 10.92%-stretched sample,corresponding to an improvement of 69.32%.This improvement was mainly attributed to the gradual increase in grain size,and the(0001)basal texture was weakened due to the activated non-basal slip as the high-temperature pre-stretching strain levels increased.The visco-plastic self-consistent analysis was performed on the as-received and high-temperature pre-stretched samples.Results confrmed the higher activity of the prismatic slip in 10.92%-stretched sample,leading to divergence and weakening of basal texture components.This results in an augmentation of the Schmid factor under diferent slip systems.Therefore,it can be concluded that high-temperature pre-stretching technology provided an efective method to enhance the formability of Mg alloy sheets.
基金Project supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51701060)National Natural Science Foundation of Hebei province(E2022202158)。
文摘The super high pressure(SHP)technique was employed to fabricate the magnesium matrix composites(MMCs)reinforced with long-period stacking order structure powder(LPSOp)by cubic-anvil large-volume press with six rams.The LPSOp was optimized through high energy ball milling(HEBM)with a chemical composition of Mg85Zn6Y9(at%).The microstructure and mechanical properties of LPSOp/Mg composite was characterized by X-ray diffraction(XRD),scanning electron microscopy/transmission electron microscopy(SEM/EDS),transmission electron microscopy(TEM),microhardness and compressive tests.The microhardness of LPSOp exhibits a notable increase after HEBM,and the thermal stability of LPSOp is affirmed through elevated annealing.The SHPed LPSOp/Mg consists of Mg and LPSO phase.Upon annealing at 400℃for 1 h,the LPSO phase precipitates from solid solution of Mg and W phase is also identified.The strength of composites by SHP treatment and subsequently annealing is significantly improved compared with the pure Mg without LPSOp,which demonstrates the maximum compression yield strength(CYS)of 250 MPa and ultimate compression strength(UCS)of 375 MPa with satisfactory ductility.The enhanced mechanical properties are attributed to the synergistic reinforcement effects of the dispersed and 3D skeletal structure of LPSOp with excellent interfacial bonding,the coexistence of nano-scale LPSO and W phase and partial solid solution strengthening.
基金the Advanced Research and Technology of Magnesium (ARTofMag) research core for their help and support for this study.
文摘The effects of Ca addition on the microstructure and oxidation properties of a new Mg alloy were studied.The oxidation behavior of the alloys was analyzed by thermal analysis and material characterization of the alloys exposed in flame environment;and both electrical and induction furnaces.Moreover,the surface layers were characterized using field emission scanning electron microscopy,and X-ray diffraction technique.It was found that increasing the Ca addition reduces the grain size and increases the fraction of the secondary phases,and enhances the mechanical properties.Moreover,increasing the Ca contents resulted in the formation of a dense CaO/MgO layer on the surface prohibited the oxygen diffusion and assisted in protection of the substrate against further oxidation.Therefore,ignition temperature was increased from 680℃ to 890℃ after addition of the Ca element.The mechanical properties and ignition behavior of the current materials was compared with the literature which it showed an excellent combination of the properties in the developed alloys.
