High strain rate superplasticity of rolled AZ91 magnesium alloy

The high strain rate superplastic deformation properties and characteristics of a rolled AZ91 magnesium alloy at temperatures ranging from 623 to 698 K（0.67Tm-0.76Tm） and high strain rates ranging from 10^-3 to 1 s^-1 were investigated.The rolled AZ91 magnesium alloy possesses excellent superplasticity with the maximum elongation of 455% at 623 K and a strain rate of 10-3 s-1,and its strain rate sensitivity m is high up to 0.64.The dominant deformation mechanism responsible for the high strain rate superplasticity is still grain boundary sliding（GBS）,and the dislocation creep mechanism is considered as the main accommodation mechanism.     

Machining characteristics of fine grained AZ91 Mg alloy processed by friction stir processing

AZ91 Mg alloy was considered and friction stir processing (FSP) was adopted to achieve grain refinement to investigate the effect of grain size and secondary phase on machining characteristics during drilling at various speeds and feeds. Super saturated AZ91 Mg alloy was obtained after FSP and the grain refinement was achieved from (166.5±8.7) µm to (21.7±13.5) µm. Surprisingly, hardness reduced for FSP AZ91 Mg alloy (88.95±6.1) compared with AZ91 alloy (108.2±15.6), which was attributed to the reduced secondary phase. However, the mean cutting force for FSP-treated (FSPed) AZ91 Mg alloy was marginally increased. The edge damage of the drilled holes was lower for FSPed AZ91 Mg alloy compared with unprocessed AZ91 Mg alloy. Hence, it can be understood that the grain refinement may slightly increase the cutting forces during drilling but better edge finishing can be achieved in machining of AZ91 Mg alloy.     

Analysis on flow stress of magnesium alloys during high temperature deformation

The flow stress of magnesium alloys during hot compression at different temperatures and strain rates was studied by experiments.Materials used were AZ91D alloys in as-cast,homogeneous treatment states,AZ31 and ZK60 alloys in as-cast state. The results show that the thermal simulation curves of different alloys differ from one another at the same deforming condition.The general curves of AZ31 and AZ91D alloys have the character of dynamic recrystallization.There are increase of true stress,drastic fallin...     

AZ91D镁合金屑的固相再生(英文)

利用固相再生技术回收利用AZ91D镁合金屑,具体工艺为先冷压再热挤。结果表明:制备的AZ91D镁合金具有较好的力学性能且晶粒明显细化。在热挤出过程中发生了动态再结晶,且动态再结晶组织受到热挤温度和应变速率的影响,在300-350 °C下基面滑移和孪晶协调变形导致动态再结晶晶粒产生,形成"项链"组织;在 350-400 °C下位错的交滑移控制动态再结晶形核;高于400 °C时位错攀移控制了整个动态再结晶过程,形成均匀的再结晶组织。随着应变速率增加AZ91D镁合金力学性能增大,改善了材料的力学性能,但应变速率过大,制备试样表面出现裂纹,影响材料的力学性能。     

机械研磨工艺对 AZ91D 镁合金显微结构的影响

目的研究不同机械研磨处理条件对AZ91D镁合金表面晶粒细化行为与机制的影响。方法采用不同直径的弹丸对密排六方结构的AZ91D镁合金进行不同时间的表面机械研磨处理,对处理试样的表面显微结构进行对比和表征,分析晶粒细化机制。结果通过表面机械研磨处理可以实现AZ91D镁合金的表层晶粒细化。在一定范围内,弹丸直径越大,处理时间越长,表层晶粒细化就越明显,晶粒尺寸可细化至约24 nm。结论 AZ91D镁合金表面机械研磨处理晶粒细化是孪生和位错滑移的综合结果。选择弹丸直径16 mm,处理时间180 min的工艺参数,AZ91D镁合金表面机械研磨处理的效果最好。     

Dynamic recrystallization of AZ91 magnesium alloy during compression deformation at elevated temperature

High temperature compressive tests of AZ91 Mg alloy were carried out at 573 - 723 K and strain rates of 0. 001 - 1 s^-1 . The microstructures of as-compressed samples were observed by optical microscopy and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), and the microhardness was also tested. It is shown that with the increase of temperature or the decrease of strain rate, the flow stress decreases, at the same time the dynamic recrystallization (DRX) of the alloy is more noticeable. The microstructures reveal that continuous dynamic recrystallization, which develops through conversion of low-angle grain boundaries into high-angle boundaries, occurs preferentially at the grain boundary.     

Compressive deformation behavior of AZ31 magnesium alloy under quasi-static and dynamic loading

Compressive properties of AZ31 alloy were investigated at temperatures from room temperature to 543 K and at strain rates from 10-3to 2×10 4s-1.The results show that the compressive behavior and deformation mechanism of AZ31 depend largely on the temperature and strain rate.The flow stress increases with the increase of strain rate at fixed temperature,while decreases with the increase of deformation temperature at fixed strain rate.At low temperature and quasi-static condition,the true stress-true strain curve of AZ31 alloy can be divided into three stages(strain hardening,softening and stabilization) after yielding.However,at high temperature and high strain rate,the AZ31 alloy shows ideal elastic-plastic properties.It is therefore suggested that the change in loading conditions(temperature and strain rate) plays an important role in deformation mechanisms of AZ31 alloy.     

Microstructure refinement of AZ91D alloy solidified with pulsed magnetic field

The effects of pulsed magnetic field on the solidified microstructure of an AZ91D magnesium alloy were investigated. The experimental results show that the remarkable microstructural refinement is achieved when the pulsed magnetic field is applied in the solidification of AZ91D alloy. The average grain size of the as-cast microstructure of AZ91D alloy is refined to 104 μm. Besides the grain refinement, the morphology of the primary α-Mg is changed from dendritic to rosette, then to globular shape with changing the parameters of the pulsed magnetic field. The pulsed magnetic field causes melt convection during solidification, which makes the temperature of the whole melt homogenized, and produces an undercooling zone in front of the liquid/solid interface by the magnetic pressure, which makes the nucleation rate increased and big dendrites prohibited. In addition, primary α-Mg dendrites break into fine crystals, resulting in a refined solidification structure of the AZ91D alloy. The Joule heat effect induced in the melt also strengthens the grain refinement effect and spheroidization of dendrite arms.     

浇铸温度与模具温度对AZ91D和Mg-3Nd-0.2Zn-Zr镁合金热裂性能的影响(英文)

研究了浇铸温度和模具温度两个温度参数在重力金属型铸造中对商业AZ91D和新型Mg-3Nd-0.2Zn-Zr(质量分数,%;NZ30K)镁合金热裂性能的影响。结果表明,模具温度对合金热裂性能的影响比浇铸温度的更显著,后者的影响仅在模具温度较低时(AZ91D在341 K,NZ30K在423 K)有所显现。与只包含补缩参数的热裂模型相比,同时包含补缩参数、晶粒尺寸和合金凝固区间的热裂模型更能够准确地评价不同镁合金的热裂性能。为了获得较好的热裂抗力,建议AZ91D合金的浇铸温度为961~991 K,模具温度≥641 K;NZ30K合金的浇铸温度为1003~1033 K,模具温度≥623 K。     

Recycling of AZ91 Mg alloy through consolidation of machined chips by extrusion and ECAP

AZ91 Mg alloy recycled by a solid state process and equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) exhibited a superior strength. The mechanical properties of AZ91 Mg alloy recycled from machined chips by extrusion at 623 K and ECAP at 573 K and 623 K were compared with those of the reference alloy which was produced from an as-received AZ91 Mg alloy block under the same conditions as the recycled alloy. The recycled specimens show a higher strength at room temperature than the reference alloy. The improvement of the tensile properties is attributed not only to the small grain size, but also to the dispersed oxide contaminants.     

Solid-state recycling of AZ91D magnesium alloy chips

A method for recycling AZ91D magnesium alloy chips by solid-state recycling was studied. The experiments were carried out adopting the cold-press pressure and hot extrusion. The results indicate that recycled specimens of AZ91D magnesium alloy present better mechanical properties and consist of fine grains due to dynamic recrystallization. The mechanisms of dynamic recrystallization depend on plastic deformation process and change with the deformation temperature. At 300-350 °C, the deformation mechanisms are associated with the operation of basal slip and twinning, and the “necklace” structures are formed. At 350-400 °C, the cross slip results in the formation of new grains and grain refinement. At above 400 °C, the dynamic recrystallization mechanisms are controlled by dislocation climb, and recrystallized grains are homogeneous. The tensile strength of recycled specimens increases with the increase of the strain rate. When the strain rate is overhigh, the cracks and fractures in the surface appear and affect the tensile strength of recycled specimens.     

Refinement role of electromagnetic stirring and strontium in AZ91 magnesium alloy

Effect of strontium (Sr) addition and electromagnetic stirring on the microstructure of AZ91 alloy and refinement mechanism were investigated. It was found that Sr addition ranging from 0.1 to 0.3 wt.% caused refinement of as-cast microstructure, but did not form any new phases. Combined strontium alloying and electromagnetic stirring significantly decreased the grain size, changed the morphologies of the β-Mg₁₇Al₁₂ phases and reduced their volume percentage. The smallest grain size of AZ91 alloy was obtained in the case of 0.2 wt.%Sr addition with exciting voltage of 100 V. The increase of Vickers hardness (HV) and Brinell hardness (HB) value of AZ91 alloy were as a result of increasing solid solubility of solute elements (Al, Zn) in the matrix and refining-grain strengthening effect. The microstructural refinement was mainly attributed to the increase of the degree of undercooling and nucleation temperature of primary phase on the basis of DTA analysis results.     

TiC/AZ91D composites fabricated by in situ reactive infiltration process and its tensile deformation

1 Introduction Relative to aluminum matrix composites, magnesium-matrix composites are receiving interests increasingly in recent years due to their low densities and high specific properties. They are potentially attractive for the applications in aeros…     

Effects of Sb Content on Solidification Pathways and Grain Size of AZ91 Magnesium Alloy

The phase constitution and solidification pathways of AZ91+xSb(x = 0, 0.1, 0.5, 1, in wt%) alloys were investigated through ways of microstructure observation, thermal analysis technique, and thermodynamic calculation. It was found that the non-equilibrium solidification microstructure of AZ91+xSb(x = 0.1, 0.5, 1) is composed of a-Mg matrix, b-Mg17Al12 phase, and intermetallic compound Mg3Sb2. The grain size of the alloys with different Sb contents was quantitatively determined by electron backscattered diffraction technique which shows no grain refinement in Sb-containing AZ91 alloy. Thermodynamic calculations are in reasonable agreement with thermal analysis results, showing that the Mg3Sb2 phase forms after a-Mg nucleation, thus impossible acts as heterogeneous nucleus for a-Mg dendrite. Besides,the solid fraction at dendrite coherency point(fDCPs) determined from thermal analysis decreases slightly with increasing Sb content, which is consistent with the fact that Sb does not refine the grain size of AZ91 alloy.     

稀土元素镧对AZ91镁合金显微组织及硬度的影响

研究了稀土镧对AZ91合金的显微组织和硬度的影响.结果表明:加入稀土镧后,AZ91合金铸态晶粒细化,且Mg17Al12相减少;大部分镧与铝结合生成高熔点、高热稳定性的针状稀土相(Al11La3),从而改善晶界相的分布,提高铸态宏观硬度;固溶 时效处理后,在晶界处析出片层状Mg17Al12相.随时效时间的延长,硬度进一步增加.     

激光冲击处理诱导AZ31B镁合金表面纳米化

根据优化的激光工艺参数,利用激光冲击处理技术在AZ31B镁合金上制备出纳米结构表层,采用X射线衍射仪(XRD)和透射电镜(TEM)表征了AZ31B镁合金激光冲击处理后表面纳米层的微观结构,分析了纳米晶粒内微挛晶的成因,探讨了激光冲击处理诱导AZ31B镁合金晶粒细化的机理。晶粒细化机理归纳如下:在原始晶粒内,位错滑移导致位错缠结,应力集中诱发机械孪生;在亚晶粒和已经细化的晶粒内,继续形成位错缠结和位错胞;位错缠结转变成小角度取向差的亚晶界,细分粗大晶粒成亚晶粒;亚晶界演变成大角度晶界,最终形成等轴状、取向随机分布的纳米晶组织。     

AZ31镁合金位错密度模型及热压缩的微观组织预测

通过热压缩实验研究AZ31镁合金挤压杆料在变形温度300、400和500℃,应变速率0.1、0.01和0.001 s^?1条件下的流变行为,基于Arrhenius方程建立流变应力的本构模型,其中激活能Q为132.45 kJ/mol,应变硬化系数n为4.67。依据AZ31镁合金高温变形中的动态再结晶(Dynamic recrystallization,DRX)机理和位错密度演化规律,建立宏观变形?微观组织多尺度耦合的位错密度模型,该模型能够反映热加工过程中的加工硬化、动态回复(Dynamic recovery,DRV)、低角晶界(Low angle grain boundaries,LAGB)和高角晶界(High angle grain boundaries,HAGB)等机制的交互作用。利用ABAQUS的VUSDFLD子程序进行热压缩过程的有限元模拟,获得DRX分数、LAGB和HAGB位错密度的数值模拟结果以及压缩载荷。结果表明:实验载荷与模拟结果基本吻合,本文提出的AZ31镁合金位错密度模型是合理的。     

Preparation of semi-solid billet of magnesium alloy and its thixoforming

Preparation of semi-solid billet of magnesium alloy and thixoforming was investigated by applying equal channel angularextrusion to magnesium alloy.The results show that mechanical properties of AZ91D alloy at room temperature,such as yieldstrength(YS),ultimate tensile strength(UTS)and elongation,are enhanced greatly by four-pass equal channel angularextrusion(ECAE)at 573 K and microstructure of AZ91D alloy is refined to the average grain size of 20μm.Through using ECAE asstrain induced step in SIMA and completing melt activated step by semi-solid isothermal treatment,semi-solid billet with finespheroidal grains of 25μm can be prepared successfully.Compared with common SIMA,thixoformed satellite angle framecomponents using semi-solid billet prepared by new SIMA have higher mechanical properties at room temperature and hightemperature of 373 K.     

Characteristics of hot tensile deformation and microstructure evolution of twin-roll cast AZ31B magnesium alloys

High temperature tensile properties and microstructure evolutions of twin-roll-cast AZ31B magnesium alloy were investigated over a strain rate range from 10-3 to 1 s-1.It is suggested that the dominant deformation mechanism in the lower strain rate regimes is dislocation creep controlled by grain boundary diffusion at lower temperature and by lattice diffusion at higher temperatures,respectively.Furthermore,dislocation glide and twinning are dominant deformation mechanisms at higher strain-rate.The processing map,the effective diffusion coefficient and activation energy map of the alloy were established.The relations of microstructure evolutions to the transition temperature of dominant diffusion process,the activation energy platform and the occurrence of the full dynamic recrystallization with the maximum peak efficiency were analyzed.It is revealed that the optimum conditions for thermo-mechanical processing of the alloy are at a temperature range from 553 to 593 K,and a strain rate range from 7×10-3 to 2×10-3 s-1.     

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of CNT-Reinforced AZ91D Composites Fabricated by Ultrasonic Processing

Carbon nanotube(CNT)-reinforced AZ91 D alloy composite was fabricated by ultrasonic processing.The microstructure and mechanical properties of the CNTs/AZ91 D composites were investigated.Obvious grain refinement was achieved with the addition of 0.5 wt%CNTs.The SEM observation indicated that CNTs were distributed near the grain boundary or around the inter-grain β-Mg_(17)Al_(12) phase.No evident reaction product was found at the interface between CNTs and AZ91 D matrix.Compared to the monolithic AZ91 D alloy,the yield strength,ultimate tensile strength,and elongation of the 0.5 wt%CNTs/AZ91 D composite were improved significantly.However,the poor interface bonding between CNTs and AZ91 D matrix restricted further improvement in mechanical properties.