A high-ductility ZME200(Mg–2.3Zn–0.4Mn–0.2Ce^(1))alloy was newly developed for vehicle closure and structure applications,based on an earlier ZE20(Mg–2.0Zn–0.2Ce)alloy for extrusion applications.Previous study in...A high-ductility ZME200(Mg–2.3Zn–0.4Mn–0.2Ce^(1))alloy was newly developed for vehicle closure and structure applications,based on an earlier ZE20(Mg–2.0Zn–0.2Ce)alloy for extrusion applications.Previous study indicates that the hot deformation behavior of as-cast ZME200 alloy varies with processing parameters,namely temperature and strain rate.In this follow-up study,a conventional rolling process was optimized to obtain magnesium sheets with a very fine grain structure and high ductility.The microstructure,mechanical properties,and corrosion resistances of ZME200 alloy were investigated,and compared with those of commercial AZ31 magnesium alloy.It was demonstrated that the ZME200 alloy sheet exhibits extraordinarily higher ductility(36%in tensile elongation),much superior stretch formability(an Erichsen value of 9.5),lower anisotropy,comparable strength and corrosion resistance to AZ31 alloy.The unique RD–TD double split texture with remarkably reduced intensity and grain refinement gives rise to the significantly improved ductility and formability at room-temperature.展开更多
The as-cast microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-3Ce-1.2Mn-0.9Sc and Mg-3Ce-1.2Mn-1Zn magnesium alloys were investigated and compared. The results indicate that the Sc-containing alloy mainly consists of α...The as-cast microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-3Ce-1.2Mn-0.9Sc and Mg-3Ce-1.2Mn-1Zn magnesium alloys were investigated and compared. The results indicate that the Sc-containing alloy mainly consists of α-Mg, Mg12Ce and Mn2Sc phases, and the Zn-containing alloy is mainly composed of α-Mg and Mg12Ce phases. The morphologies of the Mg12Ce phases in the two as-cast alloys are different. The Mg12Ce phases in the Sc- and Zn-containing alloys mainly exhibit particle-like shapes and continuous and/or quasti-continuous nets, respectively. Furthermore, the grains of the Sc-containing alloy are finer than those of the Zn-containing alloy. In addition, the Sc- and Zn-containing alloys have similar as-cast tensile properties at room temperature and 300 °C. However, the Sc-containing alloy exhibits higher creep-resistant properties at 300 °C and 30 MPa for 100 h than the Zn-containing alloy.展开更多
基金This work was camied out as a collaborative research program supportld by General Motors and Institute of Metal Research.
文摘A high-ductility ZME200(Mg–2.3Zn–0.4Mn–0.2Ce^(1))alloy was newly developed for vehicle closure and structure applications,based on an earlier ZE20(Mg–2.0Zn–0.2Ce)alloy for extrusion applications.Previous study indicates that the hot deformation behavior of as-cast ZME200 alloy varies with processing parameters,namely temperature and strain rate.In this follow-up study,a conventional rolling process was optimized to obtain magnesium sheets with a very fine grain structure and high ductility.The microstructure,mechanical properties,and corrosion resistances of ZME200 alloy were investigated,and compared with those of commercial AZ31 magnesium alloy.It was demonstrated that the ZME200 alloy sheet exhibits extraordinarily higher ductility(36%in tensile elongation),much superior stretch formability(an Erichsen value of 9.5),lower anisotropy,comparable strength and corrosion resistance to AZ31 alloy.The unique RD–TD double split texture with remarkably reduced intensity and grain refinement gives rise to the significantly improved ductility and formability at room-temperature.
基金Project (50725413) supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of ChinaProject (2007CB613704) supported by the National Basic Research Program of China+1 种基金Projects (2010AC4085, 2009AB4134) supported by the Chongqing Science and Technology Commission of ChinaProject (2010CSTC-HDLS) supported by the Program for Hundreds of Distinguished Leading Scientists of CQ CSTC, China
文摘The as-cast microstructures and mechanical properties of Mg-3Ce-1.2Mn-0.9Sc and Mg-3Ce-1.2Mn-1Zn magnesium alloys were investigated and compared. The results indicate that the Sc-containing alloy mainly consists of α-Mg, Mg12Ce and Mn2Sc phases, and the Zn-containing alloy is mainly composed of α-Mg and Mg12Ce phases. The morphologies of the Mg12Ce phases in the two as-cast alloys are different. The Mg12Ce phases in the Sc- and Zn-containing alloys mainly exhibit particle-like shapes and continuous and/or quasti-continuous nets, respectively. Furthermore, the grains of the Sc-containing alloy are finer than those of the Zn-containing alloy. In addition, the Sc- and Zn-containing alloys have similar as-cast tensile properties at room temperature and 300 °C. However, the Sc-containing alloy exhibits higher creep-resistant properties at 300 °C and 30 MPa for 100 h than the Zn-containing alloy.