Huang, S.-J.; Wu, S.-Y.; Subramani, M. Effect of Zinc and Severe Plastic Deformation on Mechanical Properties of AZ61 Magnesium Alloy. Materials2024, 17, 1678.
Huang, S.-J.; Wu, S.-Y.; Subramani, M. Effect of Zinc and Severe Plastic Deformation on Mechanical Properties of AZ61 Magnesium Alloy. Materials 2024, 17, 1678.
Huang, S.-J.; Wu, S.-Y.; Subramani, M. Effect of Zinc and Severe Plastic Deformation on Mechanical Properties of AZ61 Magnesium Alloy. Materials2024, 17, 1678.
Huang, S.-J.; Wu, S.-Y.; Subramani, M. Effect of Zinc and Severe Plastic Deformation on Mechanical Properties of AZ61 Magnesium Alloy. Materials 2024, 17, 1678.
Abstract
This study investigates the effects of Zinc (4wt.%) and severe plastic deformation on the mechanical properties of AZ61 magnesium alloy through the stir-casting process. The severe plastic deformation (equal channel angular pressing (ECAP)) has been done followed by T4 heat treatment. The microstructural examinations revealed that the addition of 4wt.%Zn enhances the uniform distribution of β-phase, contributing to a more uniformly corroded surface in corrosive environments. Additionally, dynamic recrystallization (DRX) significantly reduces the grain size of as-cast alloys after undergoing ECAP. The attained mechanical properties demonstrate that after a single ECAP pass, AZ61 + 4wt.%Zn alloy exhibits optimal yield strength (YS), ultimate compression strength (UCS), and hardness. This research highlights the promising potential of AZ61 + 4wt.%Zn alloy for enhanced mechanical and corrosion-resistant properties, offering valuable insights for applications in diverse engineering fields.
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