Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg-3Al-1Zn-xRE Alloys

Abstract

Abstract:

In this work, the influence of element RE on the microstructures and mechanical properties of the hot extuded Mg-3Al-1Zn-xRE alloys (with element RE content of 0.05, 0.1 and 0.2 wt pct) has been investigated and compared. It was found that RE can bring about precipitations phase that is identified as Al₁₁RE₃ by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The grain sizes would not be refined after adding RE element. Al₁₁RE₃ phase would increase strength and decrease the ductility. The addition of RE element affects dynamic recrystallized process and even reorientation of recrystallized grains. The results showed that the mechanical properties of AZ31+RE alloy are affected by combination of Al atoms, Mn atoms, Al₁₁RE₃ phase and grains orientation. It is important to consider the ratio of RE/Al when designing new Mg-Al-RE alloys.

Key words: Mg alloy, RE elements, Extrusion, Mechanical properties

Wei Qiu,Enhou Han,Lu Liu. Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Mg-3Al-1Zn-xRE Alloys[J]. J Mater Sci Technol, 2009, 25(03): 356-360.

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