Improving mechanical properties of Mg–Zn-Nd-Zr alloy by low alloying with Yb and corresponding strengthening mechanisms

This study was aim to explore the possibility of adding Yb element to Mg–6Zn-3Nd-0.5Zr alloy to develop a commercial high-strength Mg alloy under the condition of low rare earth content. A systematic investigation was conducted and it was shown that the phase compositions were changed by the Yb addi...

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Main Authors: Zhaobin Zhang, Jonghyun Kim, Heng Pu, Shuai Zhou, Yaobo Hu, Guangsheng Huang, Bin Jiang, Fusheng Pan
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Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
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author Zhaobin Zhang
Jonghyun Kim
Heng Pu
Shuai Zhou
Yaobo Hu
Guangsheng Huang
Bin Jiang
Fusheng Pan
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Jonghyun Kim
Heng Pu
Shuai Zhou
Yaobo Hu
Guangsheng Huang
Bin Jiang
Fusheng Pan
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description This study was aim to explore the possibility of adding Yb element to Mg–6Zn-3Nd-0.5Zr alloy to develop a commercial high-strength Mg alloy under the condition of low rare earth content. A systematic investigation was conducted and it was shown that the phase compositions were changed by the Yb addition (0–2 wt%). The Mg–Zn phases disappeared while a new phase, (Nd,Yb)Zn2, were formed. The volume fractions of precipitates increased with increasing Yb content. Due to the extra precipitation through the process of extrusion, the volume fractions of precipitates of as-extruded alloys were slightly higher than that of the as-cast alloys. All as-extruded alloys displayed the same strong fiber texture with the (10 1‾ 0) perpendicular and the [1‾ 100] parallel to the extrusion direction. The Yb addition improved the DRX degree, but has little effect on grain orientations, and adjusted the texture intensities by influencing DRX process. When the Yb content is 1.0 wt%, the alloy showed best mechanical properties, with the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of 400 MPa and 407 MPa. The high strength is the result of the combined effects of excellent grain boundary and texture strengthening.
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spelling doaj-art-a0046f828185400fb8a5b3fcc57b018a2024-12-26T08:54:01ZengElsevierJournal of Materials Research and Technology2238-78542024-11-013320232034Improving mechanical properties of Mg–Zn-Nd-Zr alloy by low alloying with Yb and corresponding strengthening mechanismsZhaobin Zhang0Jonghyun Kim1Heng Pu2Shuai Zhou3Yaobo Hu4Guangsheng Huang5Bin Jiang6Fusheng Pan7College of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, 40045, ChinaCollege of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, 40045, China; Corresponding author. College of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China.College of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, 40045, ChinaCollege of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, 40045, ChinaCollege of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, 40045, ChinaCollege of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, 40045, ChinaCollege of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, 40045, ChinaCollege of Materials Science & Engineering, Chongqing University, 400044, China; National Engineering Research Center for Magnesium Alloys, Chongqing University, 40045, ChinaThis study was aim to explore the possibility of adding Yb element to Mg–6Zn-3Nd-0.5Zr alloy to develop a commercial high-strength Mg alloy under the condition of low rare earth content. A systematic investigation was conducted and it was shown that the phase compositions were changed by the Yb addition (0–2 wt%). The Mg–Zn phases disappeared while a new phase, (Nd,Yb)Zn2, were formed. The volume fractions of precipitates increased with increasing Yb content. Due to the extra precipitation through the process of extrusion, the volume fractions of precipitates of as-extruded alloys were slightly higher than that of the as-cast alloys. All as-extruded alloys displayed the same strong fiber texture with the (10 1‾ 0) perpendicular and the [1‾ 100] parallel to the extrusion direction. The Yb addition improved the DRX degree, but has little effect on grain orientations, and adjusted the texture intensities by influencing DRX process. When the Yb content is 1.0 wt%, the alloy showed best mechanical properties, with the yield strength and ultimate tensile strength of 400 MPa and 407 MPa. The high strength is the result of the combined effects of excellent grain boundary and texture strengthening.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424022026Mg alloysCommercial ZK60Yb additionHigh strengthStrengthening mechanisms
spellingShingle Zhaobin Zhang
Jonghyun Kim
Heng Pu
Shuai Zhou
Yaobo Hu
Guangsheng Huang
Bin Jiang
Fusheng Pan
Improving mechanical properties of Mg–Zn-Nd-Zr alloy by low alloying with Yb and corresponding strengthening mechanisms
Journal of Materials Research and Technology
Mg alloys
Commercial ZK60
Yb addition
High strength
Strengthening mechanisms
title Improving mechanical properties of Mg–Zn-Nd-Zr alloy by low alloying with Yb and corresponding strengthening mechanisms
title_full Improving mechanical properties of Mg–Zn-Nd-Zr alloy by low alloying with Yb and corresponding strengthening mechanisms
title_fullStr Improving mechanical properties of Mg–Zn-Nd-Zr alloy by low alloying with Yb and corresponding strengthening mechanisms
title_full_unstemmed Improving mechanical properties of Mg–Zn-Nd-Zr alloy by low alloying with Yb and corresponding strengthening mechanisms
title_short Improving mechanical properties of Mg–Zn-Nd-Zr alloy by low alloying with Yb and corresponding strengthening mechanisms
title_sort improving mechanical properties of mg zn nd zr alloy by low alloying with yb and corresponding strengthening mechanisms
topic Mg alloys
Commercial ZK60
Yb addition
High strength
Strengthening mechanisms
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785424022026
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