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A criterion for conventional dynamic recrystallization: Application to magnesium alloys
journal contribution
posted on 2007-01-01, 00:00 authored by Matthew BarnettMatthew Barnett, Aiden BeerAiden BeerAn analytical approximation for the steady state dynamic recrystallized grain size is combined with a simple nucleation criterion to assess the propensity for dynamic recrystallization. In line with observation, the criterion predicts dynamic recrystallization in 99.9995% pure Al but not in material 99.5% pure. It also agrees with the observation that zone refined ferrite can display dynamic recrystallization at high temperatures and low strain rates but not at lower hot working temperatures. The criterion is applied here to common wrought magnesium alloys to argue that conventional dynamic recrystallization is expected under "normal" hot working conditions.