High temperature deformation behaviour of a Mg-0.8Al alloy

Kottada, Ravi S. ; Chokshi, Atul H. (2004) High temperature deformation behaviour of a Mg-0.8Al alloy Materials Science Forum, 447-448 . pp. 227-232. ISSN 0255-5476

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Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.447-448.227

Abstract

There is considerable interest currently in developing magnesium based alloys as replacements for aluminum alloys in automobile applications, due to their high specific strength as compared to aluminum alloys. However, the poor formability of magnesium alloys has restricted their applications; superplasticity can be utilized to form components with complex shapes. In the present study, the compressive deformation characteristics of a Mg-0.8 wt% Al alloy with an initial grain size of 19 ± 1.0 μmm have been studied in the temperature range of 623-673 K and at strain rates ranging from 10-7 to 10-3 s-1. The stress exponent was observed to decrease with a decrease in stress. The results are analyzed in terms of the existing theoretical models for high temperature deformation. Furthermore, the potential for superplasticity in this alloy is explored, based on the mechanical and microstructural characteristics of the alloy.

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Keywords:Magnesium Alloys; Creep; Superplasticity; Grain Boundary Sliding
ID Code:84155
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