Study on Processing Technique in Engineering Tests of Mg-7.1Gd-4.6Y-1.3Nd-0.5Zr Alloy

Abstract:

Combined with the pre-test results, homogenization, plastic deformation, aging and other processes of Mg-7.1Gd-4.6Y-1.3Nd-0.5Zr (EW75) magnesium alloy was studied in engineering tests. The results show that in engineering test the large ingots (Φ500×800~900mm) of the EW75 alloy using two-stage homogenization treatment had perfect homogenization effect and no burnt structure. After multi-directional forging and extruded deformation, the homogenized residual second phase particles were fully broken, and the structure was refined and uniform. The peak aged craft was 230°C×6h, with the aging time increasing, the tensile strength and elongation remained unchanged, showing a strong anti-aging ability. The two-stage homogenization treatment + multi-directional forging + direct extrusion deformation + peak aging treatment was used to prepare a high performance EW75 alloy and at longitudinal direction its ultimate tensile strength, yield strength and elongation were 450MPa, 385MPa, 12.0% respectively.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 423-426)
• Pages: 811-815
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.423-426.811
• Online since: September 2013
• Authors: Yong Jun Li*, Kui Zhang
• Keywords: Aging Treatment, Engineering Test, Homogenization Treatment, Magnesium Alloy, Plastic Deformation

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