Influence of Texture on Mechanical Behavior of Friction-stir-processed Magnesium Alloy

Abstract

Friction stir processing (FSP) improves the mechanical properties of metallic materials. In this study, a magnesium alloy AZ31B was friction stir processed by using single and multiple pass. The friction-stir-processed magnesium alloy exhibits higher tensile strength and ductility in the transverse direction (TD) compared to the longitudinal direction (LD). Both single pass and multiple (two) pass friction-stir-processed material show similar anisotropy in tensile properties, but the multiple pass friction-stir-processed material shows fine-grained microstructure with higher tensile strength and ductility. The tensile anisotropy in the friction-stir-processed AZ31B originated from the textured microstructure that evolved during FSP.

Department(s)

Materials Science and Engineering

Keywords and Phrases

Mechanical Properties; Tensile Strength; Alloys; Anisotropy; Cerium alloys; Ductility; Friction; Tribology

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1073-5623

Document Type

Article - Journal

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2010 Springer Verlag, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Jan 2010

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