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Reducing Mechanical Anisotropy in Dual-Phase Mg-9Li-1Zn Alloy by Control of Single-Pass Reduction during Asymmetric Rolling

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The reduced processability in Mg-Li alloy through rolling deformation deserves attention. Herein, an asymmetric rolling test is carried out on a of dual-phase Mg-9Li-1Zn alloy using controlled single-pass reduction (SPR). The role of different rolling conditions is observed in terms of the microstructure, texture, and mechanical properties of the alloy. Additionally, finite element simulation analyzed the equivalent strain and shear stress during differential rolling processes. The mechanical anisotropy and recrystallization degree of Mg-Li alloy varied with the applied single-pass deformation. 10% single-pass reduction (SPR10) showed low anisotropy due to the high shear deformation induced by asymmetric rolling. Under the SPR10 condition, the asymmetry of shear stress and equivalent stress in the deformation zone is most obvious. Higher equivalent strain and shear forces can activate the slip system for the two phases, inducing non-basal slip and weakening the basal texture. Of note, high equivalent strain can stimulate dynamic recrystallization (DRX), resulting in refined grains, reduced stress concentration, and enhanced plasticity.

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The work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China [No. 51564032] and the Analysis and testing foundation of Kunming University of Science and Technology [2021M20202230047]

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  2. Research Center for Analysis and Measurement, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, 650093, China

    Jinsheng Li & Junli Wang

  3. National Engineering Research Center for Equipment and Technology of Cold Strip Rolling, Yanshan University, Qinhuangdao, 066004, Hebei, China

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JL contributed to Investigation, Methodology, Data curation, Writing–review & editing. HH contributed to Investigation, Methodology, Data curation. LL contributed to Software support, Methodology, Visualization. JW contributed to Resources, Investigation, Data curation, Funding acquisition. ZF contributed to Investigation, Methodology, Data curation. BX contributed to Validation, Visualization.

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Li, J., Hu, H., Li, L. et al. Reducing Mechanical Anisotropy in Dual-Phase Mg-9Li-1Zn Alloy by Control of Single-Pass Reduction during Asymmetric Rolling. J. of Materi Eng and Perform (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11665-023-08802-8

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