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Deformation mechanisms in mg alloys and the challenge of extending room-temperature Plasticity

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posted on 2009-08-01, 00:00 authored by Matthew BarnettMatthew Barnett, N Stanford, Pavel CizekPavel Cizek, Aiden BeerAiden Beer, Z Xuebin, Zohreh Keshavarz
Magnesium alloys show promise for application in formed components where weight saving is an advantage. In most instances forming is carried out at elevated temperatures. However, there are considerable gains to be had if forming can be carried out under ambient conditions. The present article outlines some of the difficulties that lie in the way of achieving this objective. The underlying metallurgical characteristics of the issues are considered and means for overcoming them are discussed. It is concluded that a combination of microstructure and texture control remains a promising strategy.

History

Journal

JOM: The journal of the minerals, metals and materials society (TMS)

Volume

61

Issue

8

Pagination

19 - 24

Publisher

Springer

Location

New York, N.Y.

ISSN

1047-4838

eISSN

1543-1851

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal

Copyright notice

2009, Springer