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Characteristics of plasticity and microstructure of hot forming magnesium alloys Mg-Al-Zn type

  • D. Kuc
  • , E. Hadasik
  • , I. Schindler
  • , P. Kawulok
  • , R. Śliwa
  • VŠB – Technical University of Ostrava
  • Rzeszów University of Technology

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Abstract

The paper presents analysis of plasticity characteristics and microstructure of magnesium alloys for hot plastic treatment with different aluminium content (3÷8%). Tests were conducted for assessment of susceptibility of tested alloys to hot plastic deformation. A tensile test was run in temperature from 250 to 450°C. Based on the results, ultimate tensile strength (UTS) and reduction of area (Z) were determined for samples. Conducted compression tests allowed to specify the flow stress and microstructure changes after deformation. The activation energy in hot forming was determined for investigated alloys. The parameters of the process where flow is significantly influenced by twin formation in microstructure were determined. A varied plasticity of tested alloys was found depending on aluminium content. Test results will be useful in development of forging technology of selected construction elements which serve as light substitutes for currently used materials.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)151-156
Number of pages6
JournalArchives of Metallurgy and Materials
Volume58
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2013

Keywords

  • Activation energy
  • Dynamic recrystallization
  • Magnesium alloy
  • Microstructure
  • Research of plasticity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Metals and Alloys

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