Improve the Mechanical Properties of Mg–3Al–1Zn Alloy via Simultaneous Annealing and Loading
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Abstract
A strengthening phenomenon has been demonstrated in the Mg–3Al–1Zn (AZ31) alloy after simultaneous annealing and loading at 180 °C. The microstructural analysis reveals that a few second-phase particles appear in the material after direct annealing at 180 °C for 20 h. However, a higher quantity of the second-phase particles (Al12Mg17) is observed in the alloy after simultaneous annealing and loading. Further, a high stress is observed to be more beneficial for the precipitation of the particles. It is speculated that the stress applied during annealing can provide a better condition for the nucleation of the precipitates. The enhanced extent of precipitates may play a significant role in preventing the dislocation gliding, thus, leading to a strengthening effect. The observed phenomenon may also provide a novel strategy for strengthening the magnesium alloys.
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OpenAlex topics: Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications · Aluminum Alloys Composites Properties · Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties
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Affiliations
School of Materials and Energy Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
School of Mechanical Engineering, Guizhou Institute of Technology, Guiyang 550003, China
Funding
National Natural Science Foundation of China · Natural Science Foundation of Guizhou Province
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