Effects of temperature on critical resolved shear stresses of slip and twining in Mg single crystal via experimental and crystal plasticity modeling

Magnesium(Mg)single crystal specimens with three different orientations were prepared and tested from room temperature to 733 K in order to systematically evaluate effects of temperature on the critical resolved shear stress(CRSS)of slips and twinning in Mg single crystals.The duplex non-basal slip took place in the temperature range from 613 to 733 K when the single crystal samples were stretched along the<0110>direction.In contrast,the single basal slip and prismatic slip were mainly activated in the temperature range from RT to 733 K when the tensile directions were inclined at an angle of 45°with the basal and the prismatic plane,respectively.Viscoplastic self-consistent(VPSC)crystal modeling simulations with genetic algorithm code(GA-code)were carried out to obtain the best fitted CRSSs of major deformation modes,such as basal slip,prismatic slip,pyramidalⅡ,{1012}tensile twinning and{1011}compressive twinning when duplex slips accommodated deformation.Additionally,CRSSs of the basal and the prismatic slip were derived using the Schmid factor(SF)criterion when the single slip mainly accommodated deformation.From the CRSSs of major deformation modes obtained by the VPSC simulations and the SF calculations,the CRSSs for basal slip and{1012}tensile twinning were found to show a weak temperature dependence,whereas those for prismatic,slip and{1011}compressive twinning exhibited a strong temperature dependence.From the comparison of previous results,VPSC-GA modeling was proved to be an effective method to obtain the CRSSs of various deformation modes of Mg and its alloys.

Effects of small additions of Zn on the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of WE43B Mg alloys

Zn is a commonly used alloying element for Mg alloys owing to its beneficial effects on mechanical properties. To improve the mechanical and corrosion properties of WE43B Mg alloys, the effects of 0–0.7wt% Zn addition on the microstructure and properties of sample alloys were investigated. Addition of Zn to as-cast WE43B alloy promoted the formation of the Mg12Nd phase;by contrast, after T6 heat treatment, the phase composition of WE43B alloys with and without Zn addition remained mostly the same. A long-period stacking ordered phase was predicted by CALPHAD calculation, but this phase was not observed in either the as-cast or heat-treated Zn-containing WE43B alloys. The optimum temperature and duration of T6 heat treatment were obtained using CALPHAD calculations and hardness measurements. Addition of Zn resulted in a slight reduction in the average grain size of the as-cast and T6 heat-treated WE43B alloys and endowed them with increased corrosion resistance with little effect on their mechanical properties.

Microstructure and mechanical and corrosion properties of hot-extruded Mg–Zn–Ca–(Mn)biodegradable alloys

Biodegradable Mg-based implants are widely used in clinical applications because they exhibit mechanical properties comparable to those of human bone and require no revision surgery for their removal.Among Mg-based alloys,Mg–Zn–Ca–(Mn)alloys have been extensively investigated for medical applications because the constituent elements of these alloys,Mg,Zn,Ca,and Mn,are present in human tissues as nutrient elements.In this study,we investigated the effect of the hot extrusion temperature on the microstructure,mechanical properties,and biodegradation rate of Mg–Zn–Ca–(Mn)alloys.The results showed that the addition of Mn and a decrease in the extrusion temperature resulted in grain refinement followed by an increase in the strength and a decrease in the elongation at fracture of the alloys.The alloys showed different mechanical properties along the directions parallel and perpendicular to the extrusion direction.The corrosion test of the alloys in the Hanks’solution revealed that the addition of Mn significantly reduced the corrosion rate of the alloys.The Mg–2 wt%Zn–0.7 wt%Ca–1 wt%Mn alloy hot-extruded at 300℃ with an ultimate tensile strength of 278MPa,an yield strength of 229MPa,an elongation at fracture of 10%,and a corrosion rate of 0.3 mm/year was found to be suitable for orthopedic implants.

Influence of Zr and Mn additions on microstructure and properties of Mg-2.5wt%Cu-Xwt%Zn(X=2.5,5 and 6.5)alloys

This work studied the effects of adding Zr and Mn in amounts less than 1wt%on the microstructure,mechanical properties,casting properties,and corrosion resistance of Mg-Zn-Cu alloys containing 2.5wt%Cu and 2.5wt%-6.5wt%Zn.The hardness and electrical conductivity measurements were used to find an optimal heat treatment schedule with the best mechanical properties.It has been established that Zr significantly increases the yield strength of the alloys due to a strong grain refinement effect.However,the presence of Mn and Zr has a detrimental effect on alloy’s elongation at fracture.It was shown that the precipitation of the Mg_(2)Cu cathodic phase in the alloy structure negatively affects the corrosion behavior.Nevertheless,the addition of Mn decreases the corrosion rate of the investigated alloys.The best combination of the mechanical,casting,and corrosion properties were achieved in the alloys containing 2.5wt%Cu and 5wt%Zn.However,the Mn or Zr addition can improve the properties of the alloys;for example,the addition of Mn or Zr increases the fluidity of the alloys.

Recent research progress on magnesium alloys in Korea:A review

This review highlights the recent advancements in Mg research in South Korea with a prime focus on high-speed-extrudable Mg–Bi-based alloys for high productivity and strength,innovative techniques utilizing{10–12}twinning for improved mechanical properties,and alloying and processing methods for enhanced corrosion resistance.High-alloyed Mg–Bi-based alloys possess thermally stableα-Mg matrix and secondary phase,which ensures high-speed extrusion of these alloys at elevated temperatures without hot cracking.Consequently,they exhibit outstanding extrudability with a maximum extrusion speed of up to 70 m/min.Furthermore,their high alloying contents offer excellent strength even after high-speed extrusion through strong solid solution hardening and particle hardening effects,making them suitable for high-performance extruded Mg products.The pre-twinning process utilizing{10–12}twinning and the combined process of pre-twinning and subsequent annealing have shown promise in controlling microstructure and texture of wrought Mg alloys and thus enhancing their mechanical properties.The pre-twinning process enhances tensile strength,fatigue properties,and age-hardening rate of Mg alloys.Furthermore,the combined processes of pre-twinning and subsequent annealing considerably improve their ductility,stretch formability,bending formability,and damping capacity.Efforts have been made to improve the corrosion resistance of Mg alloys through alloying additions,process treatments,and surface coatings.Alloying elements like Ca,Sc,and Sm alter the microstructural features(such as secondary phases and grain size)that affect the corrosion phenomenon.Process treatments such as multidirectional forging,screw rolling,and pulse electron beam can also improve the corrosion resistance by refining the microstructure.Furthermore,advanced surface coating technologies can create durable and corrosion-resistant layers for effectively protecting the Mg alloys.All these research activities conducted in South Korea have considerably contributed to the widespread utilization of Mg alloys in diverse applications by overcoming the inherent limitations of Mg alloys such as low extrudability,formability,and corrosion resistance.

Gallium-containing magnesium alloy for potential use as temporary implants in osteosynthesis

In recent years magnesium alloys have been studied intensively with a view to their potential use in bioresorbable medical implants.In the present work the microstructure and the corrosion properties of a new bioresorbable Mg-4 wt%Ga-4 wt%Zn alloy and its variants with low Ca,Nd or Y additions were investigated.These alloys are of interest due to the efficacy of gallium as an element inhibiting bone resorption,osteoporosis,Paget's disease,and other illnesses.A severe plastic deformation technique of equal channel angular pressing(ECAP)was shown to provide the alloys with favorable mechanical properties.In addition,a desirable low rate of degradation in a simulated body fluid(Hanks'solution)was achieved.