journal article·2026-05Open access

Effects of coupled detwinning deformation and aging treatment on low-cycle fatigue behavior of AZ80 magnesium alloy

Lihong Xia, Qiang Xu, Tianjiao Li, Jiang Zheng, Bin Jiang

Abstract

: The orientation of precipitates plays a critical role in determining the mechanical behavior of magnesium alloys. This study investigates the influence of precipitate orientation on the low-cycle fatigue deformation behavior of AZ80 alloy under stress-controlled conditions, with a focus on the underlying deformation mechanisms. The results reveal that detwinning treatment converts basal-oriented precipitates into prismatic-oriented ones. During low-cycle fatigue, basal dislocation slip remains the dominant deformation mode. However, prismatic precipitates effectively hinder basal slip and reduce the critical resolved shear stress (CRSS) ratio between non-basal and basal slip systems, thereby promoting the activation of non-basal slip. Moreover, the presence of prismatic precipitates lowers the strain energy density, contributing to improved fatigue performance.
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OpenAlex topics: Magnesium Alloys: Properties and Applications · Aluminum Alloy Microstructure Properties · Advanced Welding Techniques Analysis

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