The roles of stress state and pre-straining on Swift effect for an extruded AZ31 Mg alloy

The Swift effect of Mg alloy is sensitive to initial texture.However,dislocation slip is the main deformation mechanism during torsion of Mg alloy.The underlying relation of Swift effect and dislocation slip is still not clarified.The effect of stress state and pre-straining on Swift effect was studied experimentally during free-end torsion for an extruded AZ31 alloy.The free-end torsion was performed with axial tension and compression stress which is lower than yield stress.It is found that the transition of axial deformation from contraction to elongation occurs when the axial stress changes from negative to positive.The pre-dislocations introduced by pre-tension promote axial shortening during torsion.While the pre-twins introduced by pre-compression are inhibition of axial shortening.The change of axial deformation is attributed to competition between twinning and prismatic slip.The axial shortening of extruded Mg alloy is generated by tensile twinning leading to c-axis strain.In contrast,the axial elongation can be generated by the activation of prismatic slip.The magnitude of axial strain generated by twinning is larger than that by prismatic slip.Moreover,the occurrence of detwinning results in axial elongation at low shear strain.

Anisotropic cyclic deformation behavior of an extruded Mg-3Y alloy sheet with rare earth texture

Mg-RE(magnesium-rare earth)alloys exhibit pronounced in-plane anisotropy of mechanical response under quasi-static monotonic loading resulting from the RE texture,as extensively reported.In this work,an obvious in-plane anisotropy of cyclic deformation behavior was observed in an extruded Mg-3Y alloy sheet during strain-controlled tension-compression low-cycle fatigue(LCF)at room temperature.The extrusion direction(ED)samples displayed better fatigue resistance with almost symmetrical hysteresis loops and longer fatigue life compared with the transverse direction(TD)samples.The influences of texture on the deformation modes,cracking modes,and mechanical behavior of Mg-Y alloy sheets under cyclic loading were studied quantitatively and statistically.The activation of various slip/twinning-detwinning systems was measured at desired fatigue stages via EBSD observations together with in-grain misorientation axes(IGMA)analysis.The results indicate that the activation of deformation modes in the TD sample was featured by the cyclic transition,i.e.,prismatic slip(at the tensile interval)→{10–12}tension twinning(at the compressive reversal)→detwinning+prismatic slip(at the re-tensile reversal).In the case of the ED sample,the cyclic deformation was dominated by the basal slip throughout the fatigue life.For cracking modes,intergranular cracking and persistent slip bands(PSB)cracking were the primary cracking modes in the ED sample while the TD sample showed a high tendency of{10–12}tension twinning cracking(TTW cracking).The underlying mechanisms influencing the activation of various slip/twinning-detwinning systems,as well as cracking modes and cyclic mechanical behavior,were discussed.

Distinguished roles of static aging and strain aging in the microstructure and creep resistance of Mg-4Y-3.5Nd alloy

This work concerns the distinguished roles of static aging and strain aging in the creep resistance of a hot-rolled Mg-4Y-3.5Nd alloy.The solution-treated sample is named AS while the peak-aged sample ob-tained from static aging at 220℃ is named AA.The strain aging(creep loading)was performed for both AS and AA samples at 220,250 and 280℃,respectively.The results showed that the creep resistance of both samples was closely related to the width of precipitate-free zones(PFZs).Under low stress,the dislocation cross-slip was effectively delayed by the precipitates and the existing PFZs widened slowly in the AA sample,leading to its stronger creep resistance compared to the AS sample.Inversely,under high stress,pyramidal<c+a>slip was more frequently activated,which could not be delayed by the coars-ened precipitates.Consequently,the widening rate of PFZs became fast and the creep resistance became weaker in the AA sample.From the above-mentioned results,this work provides a novel guide for using Mg alloys with rare-earth addition.At the temperature range of 220-280℃,static aging is positive for creep resistance under low stress,while directly performing strain aging without static aging is recom-mended for creep resistance under high stress.

镁单晶塑性变形行为的晶体塑性耦合孪晶相场模拟

本文建立了一个晶体塑性-孪晶相场耦合模型来研究镁单晶的塑性变形行为.在晶体塑性模型中考虑了三种典型的滑移模式,即基面滑移、柱面滑移、锥面滑移,而在孪晶相场模型中考虑了化学能、梯度能和弹性能的作用.模拟结果表明:在沿孪生方向剪切加载诱导孪晶的过程中,不同阶段的应力水平和不同方向孪晶界面的迁移率存在较大差异.孪晶在早期呈透镜状,而在侧向长大阶段呈平板状,并且孪晶出现后有基面滑移被激活;非基面滑移在基体完全转变为孪晶后被激活.在一个拉-压载荷周期内,不同取向的镁单晶中出现不同的塑性变形模式,当加载方向平行于c轴时,对应的变形模式为孪生-解孪-锥面滑移-复孪生;当加载方向垂直于c轴时,对应的变形模式为柱面滑移-柱面滑移孪生-孪生-解孪,这两种单晶均表现出强拉压不对称性;当加载方向与c轴夹角为45°时,仅发生基面滑移,不存在拉压不对称现象.

Shear banding-inducedslip enables unprecedented strength-ductility combination of laminated metallic composites

Shear bands in metallic materials have been reported to be catastrophic because they normally lead to non-uniform plastic deformation. Ductility of laminated metallic composites deteriorates with increasing processing strain, particularly for those having hexagonal-close-packed(hcp) constituents due to inadequate slip systems and consequently prominent shear banding. Here, we propose a design strategy that counterintuitively tolerates the bands with localized strains, i.e. the shear banded laminar(SBL) structure, which promotes <c+a> dislocation activation in hcp metals and renders unprecedented strengthductility combination in hcp-metal-based composites fabricated by accumulative roll bonding(ARB). The SBL structure is characterized with one soft hcp metal constrained by adjacent hard metal in which dislocations have been accumulated near the bimetal interfaces. High-energy X-ray diffraction astonishingly reveals that more than 90% of dislocations are non-basal in Ti layers of the SBL Ti/Nb composite processed by eight ARB cycles. Moreover, <c+a> dislocations occupy a high fraction of ~30%, promoting further <c+a>cross slip. The unique stress field tailored by both shear banding and heterophase interface-mediated deformation accommodation triggers important <c+a> slip. This SBL design is of significance for developing hcp-based laminates and other heterostructured materials with high performances.

Orientation-dependent ductility and deformation mechanisms in body-centered cubic molybdenum nanocrystals

The knowledge regarding anisotropic mechanical behaviors in nanoscale body-centered cubic (bcc) metals remains obscure. Herein, we report the orientation-dependent ductility in bcc Mo nanocrystals (NCs), which exhibit poor ductility along [110] direction but possess relatively better ductility along the [001] and [112] orientations. The origin of different deformability can be traced down to the distinct deformation mechanisms: the unexpected crack nucleation and propagation induce premature fractures in [110]-oriented NCs;in contrast, deformation twinning could contribute to the enhanced ductility in [001]-oriented NCs;interestingly, we find the activation of multiple dislocation slips in [112]-oriented NCs with the highest ductility. Further molecular dynamics simulations provide deeper insights into the defect dynamics that are closely interlinked with experimental observations. Our findings advance the basic understanding of orientation-dependent mechanical properties and help to guide endeavors to architecture the microstructures of bcc metals with enhanced ductility.

Tensile and fracture properties of an Mg-RE-Zn alloy at elevated temperatures

Magnesium alloy EZ10 （Mg-RE-Zn） was deformed in tension at temperatures from 20 up to 520℃. A rapid decrease of the yield and tensile strength with temperature was observed at temperatures higher than 300 ℃. On the other hand, ductility of sam-ples rapidly increased in the same temperature range. Light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy was used to reveal the rea-son for these behaviours. Intermetallic particles in grain boundaries are responsible for excellent mechanical properties at lower tem-peratures. Diffusional processes occurring at temperatures higher than 300 ℃ significantly influenced the deformation mechanism as well as the fracture character.

On the Taylor principles for plastic deformation of polycrystalline metals

Grain orientation evolutions and texture formation based on the Taylor principles offer important references to reveal crystallographic mechanisms of deforma- tion behaviors. Strain equilibrium between grains is achieved in Taylor theory, however, stress equilibrium has not yet been reached perfectly even in many modifications of the theory though the textures predicted become very close to those of experimental observations. A reaction stress model is proposed, in which mechanical interactions between grains are considered in details and grain deformation is conducted by penetrating and non-penetrating slips. The new model offers both of the stress and strain equilibria and predicts the same textures indicated by Taylor theory. The rolling texture simulated comes very close to the experimental observations if the relaxation effect of the non-penetrating slips on the up-limits of reaction stresses is included. The reaction stress principles open theoretically a new field of vision to consider deformation behaviors of poiycrystaliine materials, whereas the Taylor principles become unnecessary both theoretically and practically. Detailed engineering conditions have to be included in simulations if the deformation textures of industrial products should be predicted.

Unveiling the twinning and dynamic recrystallization behavior and the resultant texture evolution in the extruded Mg-Bi binary alloys during hot compression

The twinning behavior, dynamic recrystallization(DRX) mechanism and the resultant texture evolution of the extruded Mg-xBi(x=0.5 wt.%, 2.0 wt.%) alloys were systematically investigated during hot compression at the strain rate of 10 s^(-1) and temperature of 200℃. The results indicate that the types and intensities of the texture are greatly dependent on the twining behavior and DRX mechanism. At the initial stage, the evolution of texture is mainly domination by the formation and variation of {1012} extension twins, which is benefcial to the compression direction(CD)-tilted basal texture. With an increase in the strain, the texture evolution is more greatly regulated by the DRX mechanism. Besides, the pyramidal<c + a> slip and basal slip are activated during the compression process, resulting in the Schmid factors(SF) of pyramidal slip remain at ~0.4 and the average SFs for basal slip increase from 0.2 to0.34 as the strain increase. These fndings provide a new insight into controlling the texture of wrought Mg-Bi-based alloys during hot deformation processing.

Mechanical(compressive)form of driving force triggers the phase transformation fromβtoω&α”phases in metastableβphase-field Ti-5553 alloy

Most of the structural alloys’applications are under static,dynamic,and cyclic forms of loading.Ti-5553 alloy in the beta phase field is being investigated to confirm the mechanism of deformation and phase transformation upon quasi-static and dynamic compression.The Ti-5553 alloy was heat-treated at 900℃ (almost 50℃ above beta transus temperature)for one hour of soaking time followed by air quenching to achieve a fullyβphase field.After that,Dynamic compression(DC)by Split Hopkinson Pressure Bar(SHPB)and Quasi-static compression(QSC)were performed at a strain rate of~10^3)/s and 10^(-3)/s,respectively.Recovered specimens were thoroughly examined by using different tools,such as an Optical microscope(OM),Scanning electron microscope(SEM),High-resolution transmission electron microscope(HRTEM),and Electron backscatter diffraction(EBSD)to get the reliable data for justification of logical conclusions.It is found that the dominating mode of deformation was dislocation slip along with twinning({332}<113>)to some extent in both of QSC and DC,but sliding&spalling of the grain boundary is observed more in the former.Stress-induced phase transformation,i.e.,βtoα"andβtoω,took place in the grains saturated with dislocation slips,where the former transformation occurred simultaneously with{332}<113>twinning,whileβtoωtransformation was completed when a set of two adjacent(110)_(β)planes covered±1/6th of the total separation distance between two(next to each other)(111)_(β)planes,by equal but opposite shear in(111)_(β)direction,and it caused 3%shrinkage of two closed packed(110)_(β)planes after transformation.

Microstructural Evolution of Rapidly Solidified ZK60 Powders during Extrusion

The microstructural evolution of rapidly solidified（RS） ZK60 powders extruded at 250 C was investigated.It was shown that formation of new ultrafine grains took place through continuous dynamic recrystallization（CDRX）,accompanied by the perfect bonding of powders via severe plastic deformation.At a low strain level,a well-defined structure made up of equiaxed and elongated subgrains was developed.Simultaneously,the operation of basal and non-basal dislocation slip led to the formation of low-angle dislocation cells（LADC） within the elongated subgrains.With increasing strain,the number and average misorientation of LADC increased,resulting in fragmentation of original elongation subgrains into a finally homogeneous fine-grained structure.Almost full-recrystallized structure with an average grain size of 0.4 μm was finally evolved after large cumulative strain.The results suggested that structural change was connected with thermal strain,where dislocation activities dominated this process.

Deformation Behavior of Fe-36Ni Steel during Cryogenic( 123-173 K) Rolling

Microstructural evolution and mechanical properties of cryogenic rolled Fe-36Ni steel were investigated. The annealed Fe-36Ni steel was rolled at cryogenic temperature（ 123-173 K） with 20%- 90% rolling reduction in thickness.The deformation process was accompanied by twinning at cryogenic temperature,and the mean thickness of deformation twins was about 200 nm with 20% rolling reduction. When the rolling reduction was above 40%,twinning was suppressed due to the stress concentration in the tested steel. Deformation microstructure of Fe-36Ni steel consisted of both twin boundaries and dislocations by cryogenic rolling（ CR）,while it only contained dislocations after rolling at room temperature（ RT）. The tensile strength of Fe-36Ni steel was improved to 930 MPa after 90% reduction at cryogenic temperature,while the tensile strength after 90% reduction at RT was only 760 MPa. More dislocations could be produced as the nucleation sites of recrystallization during CR process.

Examining the effect of the aging state on strength and plasticity of wrought aluminum alloys

A general rule of strength and plasticity was proposed for three typical wrought Al alloys(2xxx,6xxx,and 7xxx)subjected to different aging times.Investigations of the work-hardening processes and dislocation configurations in tensile and compressive testing reveal that this general rule arises because there is a common mechanism for these three kinds of wrought alloys whereby the tendency for cross-slip increases monotonously with aging time.By analyzing the strain hardening exponent and the stacking fault energy,it is demonstrated that the change in the dislocation slip mode is attributed mainly to the formation of second phases rather than to the matrix composition.Accordingly,a new work-hardening model was proposed for wrought Al alloys containing second phases and this explains the interaction between dislocations and second phases and other relevant experimental phenomena.This work is therefore beneficial for quantitatively investigating and optimizing the strength and plasticity of wrought aluminum alloys.