Loading-direction dependence of interaction types between different twin variants in AZ31 alloy

Abstract

In this research, Loading-direction dependence of interaction types between different [Formula: see text] twin variants in AZ31 alloy was investigated. The microstructure, twin evolution, and the deformation mechanisms of samples were characterised by quasi-in-situ electron backscatter diffraction. The result showed that during rolling direction (RD)-pre-compression and re-compression, the grains with co-zone twin–twin interaction (Type I) are in the majority, while during RD-pre-compression and transverse direction (TD)-re-compression, the grains with non-cozone twin–twin interaction (Type II) are dominant. Furthermore, the effect of different types of twin–twin interaction on subsequent microstructure evolution is clarified. Our experimental results may provide insights for tailoring different types of twin–twin interaction.

Substitution of Zn for Cu in Mg–Y–Zn alloys designed for fracturing ball

“…However, these materials must be removed by grinding or drilling owing to relatively low degradation rates, resulting in a waste of manpower and time [7][8][9]. Magnesium alloys are promising candidate materials for fracturing balls owing to their low density, high specific strength and fast degradation rate in aqueous environment [10][11][12][13]. The desired properties of magnesium alloys for fracturing balls include high compressive strength, high degradation rate and reasonable cost.…”