Optimizing Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy performance through coarse-fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature control

The study investigates the effects of different extrusion temperatures on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy. Among the tested extrusion temperatures, the microstructure of the alloy extruded at 380 °C was the most favorable, characterized by continuous fine-grain b...

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Main Authors: Qiuyitong Zhang, Yihong Shao, Shengju Zhang, Yuanxiao Dai, Jie Liu, Yaobo Hu, Bin Jiang
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Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
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author Qiuyitong Zhang
Yihong Shao
Shengju Zhang
Yuanxiao Dai
Jie Liu
Yaobo Hu
Bin Jiang
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Yihong Shao
Shengju Zhang
Yuanxiao Dai
Jie Liu
Yaobo Hu
Bin Jiang
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description The study investigates the effects of different extrusion temperatures on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy. Among the tested extrusion temperatures, the microstructure of the alloy extruded at 380 °C was the most favorable, characterized by continuous fine-grain bands. At this temperature, the alloy achieved optimal mechanical properties, with an elongation of 49.7% while maintaining high strength. To explore the deformation mechanisms under different strain stages, quasi-in situ dynamic tensile tests were conducted. During the early stages of deformation, stress was primarily concentrated in the fine-grain bands, leading to the activation of limited tensile twinning, elongation of the fine grains, and a rapid increase in dislocation density, accompanied by the activation of non-basal slip systems. In the intermediate stages of deformation, a balance between dynamic recrystallization and grain growth was achieved, resulting in a reduction in dislocation density and a shift of stress to the coarse-grain regions. At this point, non-basal slip in the fine grains began to extend to basal slip in the coarse grains. In the later stages of deformation, coarse grains became the primary contributors to strain, with increased dislocation density and basal slip becoming the dominant deformation mechanisms. Additionally, grain boundary sliding within the fine-grain bands served as a complementary deformation mechanism, further enhancing plasticity. The coordinated deformation between the coarse and fine grains significantly improved the overall performance of the alloy.
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spelling doaj-art-9ac7f205d2a841c9be7930f5b212813e2025-08-20T03:05:50ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542025-03-01356672668910.1016/j.jmrt.2025.03.029Optimizing Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy performance through coarse-fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature controlQiuyitong Zhang0Yihong Shao1Shengju Zhang2Yuanxiao Dai3Jie Liu4Yaobo Hu5Bin Jiang6School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, ChinaSchool of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, ChinaCollege of Undergraduate Education, Shenzhen Polytechnic University, Shenzhen, 518055, China; Corresponding author.School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing, 400044, China; National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China; Corresponding author. School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China.School of Materials Science and Engineering, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing, 400044, China; National Key Laboratory of Advanced Casting Technologies, Chongqing University, Chongqing, 400044, ChinaThe study investigates the effects of different extrusion temperatures on the microstructure and mechanical properties of Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy. Among the tested extrusion temperatures, the microstructure of the alloy extruded at 380 °C was the most favorable, characterized by continuous fine-grain bands. At this temperature, the alloy achieved optimal mechanical properties, with an elongation of 49.7% while maintaining high strength. To explore the deformation mechanisms under different strain stages, quasi-in situ dynamic tensile tests were conducted. During the early stages of deformation, stress was primarily concentrated in the fine-grain bands, leading to the activation of limited tensile twinning, elongation of the fine grains, and a rapid increase in dislocation density, accompanied by the activation of non-basal slip systems. In the intermediate stages of deformation, a balance between dynamic recrystallization and grain growth was achieved, resulting in a reduction in dislocation density and a shift of stress to the coarse-grain regions. At this point, non-basal slip in the fine grains began to extend to basal slip in the coarse grains. In the later stages of deformation, coarse grains became the primary contributors to strain, with increased dislocation density and basal slip becoming the dominant deformation mechanisms. Additionally, grain boundary sliding within the fine-grain bands served as a complementary deformation mechanism, further enhancing plasticity. The coordinated deformation between the coarse and fine grains significantly improved the overall performance of the alloy.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425005423Extrusion temperatureMg–Tm–ZrHigh ductilityFine-grained bandsSlip transfer
spellingShingle Qiuyitong Zhang
Yihong Shao
Shengju Zhang
Yuanxiao Dai
Jie Liu
Yaobo Hu
Bin Jiang
Optimizing Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy performance through coarse-fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature control
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Extrusion temperature
Mg–Tm–Zr
High ductility
Fine-grained bands
Slip transfer
title Optimizing Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy performance through coarse-fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature control
title_full Optimizing Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy performance through coarse-fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature control
title_fullStr Optimizing Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy performance through coarse-fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature control
title_full_unstemmed Optimizing Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy performance through coarse-fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature control
title_short Optimizing Mg-4.5Tm-0.7Zr alloy performance through coarse-fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature control
title_sort optimizing mg 4 5tm 0 7zr alloy performance through coarse fine grain synergy via extrusion temperature control
topic Extrusion temperature
Mg–Tm–Zr
High ductility
Fine-grained bands
Slip transfer
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785425005423
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