A two-step processing route for achieving a superplastic forming capability in dilute magnesium alloys

Zenji Horita, Kiyoshi Matsubara, Koichi Makii, Terence G. Langdon

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    Abstract

    A two-step processing route for achieving superplastic forming capability in dilute magnesium alloys was studied. In this procedure, the basal planes are initially aligned through extrusion and the grain size is refined using equal-channel angular pressing. The results showed a maximum tensile elongation of >400% at 573 K at strain rate of 3.3 × 10-4 s-1.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)255-260
    Number of pages6
    JournalScripta Materialia
    Volume47
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Aug 1 2002

    All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

    • Materials Science(all)
    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Mechanics of Materials
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Metals and Alloys

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