Mechanical properties and failure mechanisms of Mg-Zn-Y alloys with different extrusion ratio and LPSO volume fraction

In long period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase containing Mg-Zn-Y alloys,high elastic modulus and deformation kinks of LPSO phase considerably enhance the tensile yield strength,with slight detriment of or benefit to the ductility depending on its volume fraction.In present work,uniaxial tensile tests and fracture toughness tests are carried out using Mg99.2Zn0.2Y0.6,Mg97Zn1Y2,Mg89Zn4Y7 and Mg85Zn6Y9(at%)materials with different extrusion ratios.Extrusion processing enhances both strength and ductility due to the recrystallization of Mg grains.Variable plastic deformation mechanisms are activated depending on volume fraction of Mg and LPSO phase as well as their relative size during bending.{1012¯}<101¯1¯>tensile twins in Mg grains and deformation kinks in LPSO phase are observed,which dissipate large amount of deformation energy favoring for toughness.However,inherently brittle LPSO phase is detrimental to toughness.Microstructure-motivated empirical models for yield strength and fracture toughness prediction based on rule of mixtures are calibrated by experimental data.Energy release rates of individual mechanisms are estimated,which quantitatively indicate strong Mg/LPSO interaction.

Effect of long period stacking ordered phase on damping capacities of as-cast Mg-Zn-Y alloys

The microstructure and damping capacities of MgZnxYi.33x(x=l-4at.%)alloys were discussed and researched.The main phase composition of the alloys consists of a_Mg and long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase.Due to increasedLPSO phase,grain size was refined.LPSO phase was advantageous to the damping properties of the Mg-Zn-Y alloys.Mg-7%Zn-12.8%Y has the highest damping capacity up to0.04.Due to stacking fault probability,the LPSO phase in the Mg-Zn-Yalloys could be new damping source to dissipate energy so as to contribute to the improvement of damping capacities.

Microstructure and mechanical properties of new Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloys with high castability and ignition resistance

Complex studies of new Mg-Zn-Y-Zr system alloys have been carried out.The content range for the formation of the two-phase structure MgSS(Mg solid solution)+LPSO(long-period stacking ordered)in alloys of the Mg-Zn-Y-Zr system was determined by thermodynamic calculations.The effect of heat treatment regimes on microstructure,mechanical,and corrosion properties was invest-igated.The fluidity,hot tearing tendency,and ignition temperature of the alloys were determined.The best combination of castability,mechanical,and corrosion properties was found for the Mg-2.4Zn-4Y-0.8Zr alloy.The alloys studied are superior to their industrial counterparts in terms of technological properties,while maintain high corrosion and mechanical properties.The increased level of pro-perties is achieved by a suitable heat treatment regime that provides a complete transformation of the 18R to 14H modification of the LPSO phase.

Microstructures,corrosion and mechanical properties of as-cast Mg-Zn-Y-(Gd)alloys

Long period stacking ordered（LPSO） structure phases were prepared by conventional solidification method in Mg（94）Zn3YxGd（3-x）（x=3,2,1.5,1,mole fraction） alloys,the microstructures,corrosion and compressive mechanical properties of which were investigated,separately.The results reveal that the microstructures of the as-cast Mg（94）Zn3YxGd（3-x） alloys,with n（Zn）/n（Y＋Gd）=1：1,consist of α（Mg） phase,Mg3Zn3RE2（W） phase,Mg（12）ZnRE（14H-LPSO） phase and a few bright cube-shaped Mg-Y-Gd phases.The formation and the distribution of LPSO-phase in the alloys can be influenced by the content of Gd.The volume fraction of 14H-LPSO phase increases first and then decreases with the increase of the Gd content.For the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy（EIS） measurement,a R（Q（R（QR））） model was used to fit the test results in 3.5%（mass fraction） NaCl solution at room temperature.The corrosion current densities of all samples are about 10-（-5） A/cm-2.When x（Gd）≤1%,Mg-Zn-Y-（Gd）alloy shows good corrosion resistance,which is better than that of the commercial AZ91 D magnesium alloy.The corrosion rate increases when the Gd content is higher than 1.5%.At room temperature,the compressive properties of Mg-Zn-Y-（Gd） alloys increase remarkably with the increase of the volume fraction of LPSO phase.In addition,the pinning effect of W-phase and dispersive cube-shaped Mg-Y-Gd phase is beneficial to improving the mechanical properties of as-cast Mg（94）Zn3YxGd（3-x） alloy in deformation process.

Effects of Y on hot tearing susceptibility of Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloys

The hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 （x=0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6） alloys was evaluated by thermodynamic calculations based on Clyne-Davies model. The microstructure and morphology of hot tearing regions of the alloys were observed by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy. The solidification temperature and shrinkage stress during the solidification of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 alloys in the“T”type hot tearing permanent-mold were acquired with the attached computer. The effect factors of hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5YxZr0.5 alloys, such as the solidification temperature interval, the variation of solid fraction in vulnerable region, the residual liquid fraction in the final stage, the type of the second phase of the alloys were discussed based on the above calculation and observation. The results demonstrated that the hot tearing susceptibility in the investigated alloys was found as follows：MgZn2.5Y2Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y0.5Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y4Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y6Zr0.5＆gt;MgZn2.5Y1Zr0.5. The highest hot tearing susceptibility of MgZn2.5Y2Zr0.5 alloy related to the following reasons： the largest freezing range, the biggest changing of the variation of solid fraction in vulnerable region, the least liquid film in the final stage of solidification, the formation of the second phase which worsens the liquid flow and interdendritic feeding after dendrite coherency.

Growth morphology and evolution of quasicrystal in as-solidified Y-rich Mg-Zn-Y ternary alloys

A petal-like icosahedral quasicrystal with five branches,which is considered to be the representative morphology of the icosahedral quasicrystal,has been observed in the Y-rich Mg-Zn-Y ternary alloys. Moreover,the polygon-like morphology,another pattern of the icosahedral quasicrystal,has also been found in the Y-rich Mg-Zn-Y ternary alloys. The latter morphology results from the evolution of the former one. The growth mechanism of the petal-like morphology of the icosahedral quasicrystal was also discussed. Alloying composition,i.e.,Y element content,is a major factor inducing the morphology evolution of the icosahedral quasicrystal.

Microstructures and Phase Transition Points of As-Cast Mg-Zn-Y System Alloys

As-east mierostruetures and their distribution of Mg-Zn-Y ternary alloy with high magnesium, low zinc and yttrium were examined using Nikon Epiphot optical microscopy （OM）, RigakuD/max-3C X- ray diffraetion （XRD）, and JEOL JSM-6700F scanning electron microscopy （SEM） equipped with an energydispersive X-ray spectroscopy （EDS）. In the as-east mierostructures, Yttrium and zinc tend to segregate at grain boundaries,

Influence of high pressure during solidification on the microstructure and strength of Mg-Zn-Y alloys

The effect of high pressure during solidification on the microstructure and mechanical property of Mg-6Zn-1Y and Mg-6Zn-3Y was investigated using optical microscopy, scanning electronic microscopy, X-ray diffraction（XRD） and Vickers-hardness testing. Under atmospheric-pressure solidification, Mg-6Zn-1Y consisted of α-Mg, Mg7Zn3 and Mg_3YZn_6; whilst Mg-6Zn-3Y consisted of α-Mg, Mg_3Y_2Zn_3 and Mg_3YZn_6. Under 6 GPa high-pressure solidification, both alloy consisted of α-Mg, MgZ n and Mg12 YZn. The shape of the main second phase changed from a lamellar structure formed for atmospheric-pressure solidification to small particles formed for solidification at 6 GPa pressure. The dendrite microstructure was refined and was more regular, and the length of the primary dendrite arm increased under 6 GPa high-pressure solidification, which was attributed to increasing thermal undercooling, compositional undercooling and kinetics undercooling. After solidification at 6 GPa pressure, the solid solubility of Y in the second phase and the Vickers-hardness increased from 15 wt.% and 69 MPa for Mg-6Zn-1Y to 49 wt.% and 97 MPa; and from 19 wt.% and 71 MPa for Mg-6Zn-3Y alloy to 20 wt.% and 92 MPa, respectively.

Existing form and effect of zirconium in pure Mg,Mg-Yb,and Mg-Zn-Yb alloys

The existing form and grain refining effects of small zirconium addition in pure Mg, Mg-Yb and Mg-Zn binary alloys, and Mg-Zn-Yb ternary alloy （ZK60-Yb） were investigated. The results show that Zr element exists mainly in single and cluster particles of pure α-Zr or Zn-Zr compounds inside grains and at grain boundaries. Only the particles located in the interior of grains can act as the nucleus for α-Mg growth and effectively promote the formation of fine equiaxed grains. The broken and dispersed Zr-rich particles produced during the hot extrusion process can form nebulous banded structure in which these fine particles may act as obstacles to dislocation motion in wrought magnesium alloys.

Mg-Zn-Y系镁合金的研究现状与展望

镁合金作为“21世纪的绿色工程材料”,在航空航天、汽车、电子等领域具有广阔的应用前景。在诸多镁合金中,Mg-Zn-Y合金由于其独特的组织结构和优异的力学性能而成为研究热点。综述了近年来Mg-Zn-Y合金的研究现状。介绍了Mg-Zn-Y合金的物相与显微组织,主要对其存在的三种平衡相进行了简介,即准晶I相(Mg_(3)YZn_(6))、W相(Mg_(3)Y_(2)Zn_(3))和LPSO-Z相(Mg_(12)YZn);重点综述了主要合金元素(Zn、Y、Zr、Nd、Mn、Ca等)、变形加工处理对其微观组织及强韧化行为的作用规律,并总结了相应的铸态及变形态合金的力学性能。基于已有的研究基础展望了合金的未来发展方向。

Effect of heat treatment on LPSO morphology and mechanical properties of Mg-Zn-Y-Gd alloys

The mechanical properties and microstructure were investigated under different Zn content and heat treatment conditions in a Mg-Zn-YGd cast alloy.A part of the long period stacking order(LPSO)phases transformed to W-M^ZnaRE?phases with an increase in Zn content from 0.9 at.%to 1.8 at.%,and the ultimate tensile strength(UTS)increased from 229 MPa to 248 MPa.With solution treatment at 480°C,the content of the LPSO phase and strength sharply decreased in the Mg-1.8Zn-0.8Y-0.8Gd alloy,whereas this change was not significantly observed in the Mg-0.9Zn-O.8Y-O.8Gd alloy.After solution treatment,the elongation significantly improved and the UTS sharply decreased in both alloys.The lamellar and filminess LPSO phases were observed with aging treatment at 200℃.Moreover,the strengthening efficiency of lamellar and filminess LPSO phases was lower than that of the block LPSO phases.Therefore,the UTS of the T6 state was lower than that of the as-cast alloy.

Microstructure and corrosion behavior of Mg-Zn-Y-Al alloys with long-period stacking ordered structures

Mg97−xZn1Y2Alx alloys with long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)structures were prepared by conventional casting method.The optical microscopy(OM),X-ray diffraction(XRD)and the scanning electron microscope(SEM)equipped with energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy(EDS)were used to analyze the microstructure of the alloys with different compositions.Immersion test and electrochemical measurement were used to evaluate the corrosion behavior of the alloys at room temperature,and the corrosive medium is 3.5%NaCl aqueous solution.The results showed that,with the increasing aluminum(Al)addition,exceptα-Mg and LPSO phases,new phases also emerged on the grain boundaries.At the same time,the zigzag part of LPSO phases disappeared,and the boundaries between LPSO phases andα-Mg became smooth.Furthermore,the addition of Al to Mg-Zn-Y alloys could hinder the activity of cathodic hydrogen evolution reaction and improve the uniformity and compactness of the protective surface film,thus,enhanced the corrosion resistance of Mg-Zn-Y alloys.

Icosahedral quasicrystal phase in Mg-Zn-Y-(Zr) alloys:A review

Magnesium alloys possess lots of unique advantages as one of the most promising materials. However, relatively poor mechanical properties limit the application of Mg alloys. As a relatively excellent strengthing phase, icosahedral quasicrystal phased-phase） has great influence on Mg-Zn-Y-（Zr） alloys. The yield strength of Mg-Zn-Y-（Zr） alloys could reach 150 - 450 MPa at room temperature with different I-phase volume fractions, therefore the formation of I-phase has been regared as an effective method to improve the performance of Mg alloys. In this review paper, a series of researches about the Mg-Zn-Y-（Zr） alloys containing I-phase have been discussed, mainly including the current understandings about formation mechanism and I- phase structure, its orientation relationship with a-Mg matrix, and the effect of I-phase on Mg-Zn-Y-（Zr） alloys.

准晶增强Mg-Zn-Y合金显微组织及凝固过程研究

采用SEM、XRD、DSC和Factsage 8.0热力学计算软件研究了Mg-9.02Zn-1.68Y合金的显微组织和凝固过程。研究表明,Mg-9.02Zn-1.68Y合金室温组织主要由α-Mg、准晶I-Mg3Zn6Y和Mg_(7)Zn_(3)相组成,其凝固过程为先结晶出枝晶α-Mg,之后发生二元共晶转变形成(α-Mg+I-Mg_(3)Zn_(6)Y)共晶组织,最后随着温度降低形成少量(α-Mg+Mg_(7)Zn_(3))共晶组织。由于试验合金中存在含量较高的准晶I-Mg3Zn6Y相,其硬度达HV70,从而为后续再加工或时效热处理打下良好的性能基础。

Improving corrosive wear resistance of Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloys through heat treatment

The wear behavior of an as-received Mg-Zn-Y-Zr alloy before and after a facile heat treatment was investigated under sliding in air and 0.5 wt.%NaCl solution.Results revealed that the wear resistance of the alloy was remarkably enhanced after the heat treatment,irrespective of testing condition.The wear mechanism was predominantly abrasive wear accompanied by oxidation under the dry sliding condition,while corrosive wear was dominant under sliding in the NaCl solution.The superior corrosive wear resistance was attributed to the homogenous distribution of fine I-phase precipitates in the alloy by the heat treatment,leading to a reduction in wear,corrosion as well as wear-corrosion synergy.The wear-accelerated corrosion rate was remarkably alleviated after the heat treatment.

Fabrication of quaternary Mg-Zn-Y-Ce quasi-crystal alloys and their strengthening effects on AZ91 magnesium alloys

Quaternary Mg-Zn-Y-Ce quasi-crystal-containing alloys were fabricated using a metal mold casting route. The microstructures of Mg-Zn-Y-Ce alloys and the distribution of the major elements were analyzed. The differences in morphology and micro-hardness between quaternary Mg-Zn-Y-Ce quasi-crystals and ternary Mg- Zn-Y quasi-crystals were discussed. The result showed that the micro-hardness of Mg-Zn-Y-Ce quasi-crystals reached peak value when the content of Ce was 0.8at.%. Subsequently, various contents of Mg-Zn-Y-0.8Ce alloys were used to strengthen AZ91 magnesium alloys. The microstructural modification and mechanical properties of reinforced AZ91 alloys with and without solution, as well as their aging treatments, were also studied. Further research showed that aging-treated AZ91-10wt.%(Mg-Zn-Y-0.8at.%Ce) alloys exhibited excellent mechanical properties: their Brinell hardness, tensile strength, and elongation were HV91, 252 MPa, and 4.1%, respectively. Through this study, the range of application of AZ91 alloys can further be extended.

Inherited multimodal microstructure evolution of high-fracture-toughness Mg-Zn-Y-Al alloys during extrusion for the consolidation of rapidly solidified ribbons

The mechanisms of multimodal microstructure evolution and the effects of microstructural factors on mechanical properties must be elucidated to design new alloys with superior properties.In this study,high-fracture-toughness and ductile Mg_(96.75)Zn_(0.85)Y_(2.05)Al_(0.35) alloys were developed using rapidly solidified(RS)ribbon-consolidation technique,and the inherited multimodal microstructure evolution during plastic flow consolidation of the RS ribbons was investigated.The use of extrusion for plastic flow consolidation of the heat-treated RS ribbons produced a multimodal microstructure consisting of the worked grains with high Kernel average misorientation(KAM)angles(Group1),the ultrafine dynamically recrystallized(DRXed)grains with intermediate KAM angles(Group 2),and the fine DRXed grains with low KAM angles(Group 3).Groups 1 and 2 contribute to the alloy strengthening,while Group 3 contributes to improving ductility with strainhardening,resulting in enhancement of the fracture toughness.To form the multimodal microstructure,it was necessary to apply plastic flow with equivalent strains of>2.3 to the heat-treated RS ribbons possessing duplex microstructures with different dispersions of the long-period stacking ordered phase.

Accelerated design of high-performance Mg-Mn-based magnesium alloys based on novel bayesian optimization

Magnesium(Mg),being the lightest structural metal,holds immense potential for widespread applications in various fields.The development of high-performance and cost-effective Mg alloys is crucial to further advancing their commercial utilization.With the rapid advancement of machine learning(ML)technology in recent years,the“data-driven''approach for alloy design has provided new perspectives and opportunities for enhancing the performance of Mg alloys.This paper introduces a novel regression-based Bayesian optimization active learning model(RBOALM)for the development of high-performance Mg-Mn-based wrought alloys.RBOALM employs active learning to automatically explore optimal alloy compositions and process parameters within predefined ranges,facilitating the discovery of superior alloy combinations.This model further integrates pre-established regression models as surrogate functions in Bayesian optimization,significantly enhancing the precision of the design process.Leveraging RBOALM,several new high-performance alloys have been successfully designed and prepared.Notably,after mechanical property testing of the designed alloys,the Mg-2.1Zn-2.0Mn-0.5Sn-0.1Ca alloy demonstrates exceptional mechanical properties,including an ultimate tensile strength of 406 MPa,a yield strength of 287 MPa,and a 23%fracture elongation.Furthermore,the Mg-2.7Mn-0.5Al-0.1Ca alloy exhibits an ultimate tensile strength of 211 MPa,coupled with a remarkable 41%fracture elongation.

Relationship between the unique microstructures and behaviors of high-entropy alloys

High-entropy alloys(HEAs),which were introduced as a pioneering concept in 2004,have captured the keen interest of nu-merous researchers.Entropy,in this context,can be perceived as representing disorder and randomness.By contrast,elemental composi-tions within alloy systems occupy specific structural sites in space,a concept referred to as structure.In accordance with Shannon entropy,structure is analogous to information.Generally,the arrangement of atoms within a material,termed its structure,plays a pivotal role in dictating its properties.In addition to expanding the array of options for alloy composites,HEAs afford ample opportunities for diverse structural designs.The profound influence of distinct structural features on the exceptional behaviors of alloys is underscored by numer-ous examples.These features include remarkably high fracture strength with excellent ductility,antiballistic capability,exceptional radi-ation resistance,and corrosion resistance.In this paper,we delve into various unique material structures and properties while elucidating the intricate relationship between structure and performance.

Research advances of magnesium and magnesium alloys globally in 2023

Magnesium materials have attracted the attention of many researchers,and the related research is expanding.This article summarizes the advance in the research and development of magnesium materials globally in 2023 from bibliometric and scientific perspectives.More than 4680 articles on Mg and its alloys were published and indexed in the Web of Science(WoS)Core Collection database last year.The bibliometric analyses show that the traditional structural Mg alloys,functional Mg materials,and corrosion and protection of Mg alloys are still the main research focus.Therefore,this review paper mainly focuses on the research progress of Mg cast alloys,Mg wrought alloys,bio-magnesium alloys,Mg-based energy storage materials,corrosion and protection of Mg alloys in 2023.In addition,future research directions are proposed based on the challenges and obstacles identified throughout this review.