In situ straining experiments and post-mortem observations in a transmission electron microscope were performed between 20 and 170C on Al-Mg-Si alloy 6056. Evidence was found for activation of cross-slip and occurrence of glide in the {001} planes. These mechanisms occurred more readily as temperature increased. Their existence was explained in terms of the microstructural characteristics of the alloy and an attempt was made to correlate them with macroscopic properties.

Cross-Slip and Glide in {001} Planes of Al-Mg-Si Alloy 6056. F.Delmas, J.Majimel, M.Vivas, G.Molenat, A.Couret, A.Coujou: Philosophical Magazine Letters, 2003, 83[5], 289-96