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A review on the effect of rare-earth elements on texture evolution during processing of magnesium alloys

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Magnesium, the lightest structural metal, is approximately four times lighter than steel—the most widely used metal in industrial applications. Currently available Mg alloys, however, are impractically expensive for use in automotive structural components, as severe ductility problems require forming operations at elevated temperatures and an exclusion from critical safety components. With a strong impetus in research having sprung up during the last two decades, addition of rare-earth elements in small quantities emerged as a potential solution for simultaneously delivering the ductility and weight requirements for automotive applications. These improvements are arguably achieved by virtue of texture weakening and enhancement of non-basal slip. However, ways by which rare-earth elements modify texture remain very elusive, and no consensus on the driving mechanisms has been reached in the literature as of yet. We take a look back at different paradigms held for the action of rare-earth additions, and examine key facts that may reconcile controversies. We attempt to identify critical gaps and suggest venues to overcome them. These gaps, once filled, may promote Mg alloys to become a stronghold for lightweighting, which will exceptionally benefit our environment and wellbeing.

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Imandoust, A., Barrett, C.D., Al-Samman, T. et al. A review on the effect of rare-earth elements on texture evolution during processing of magnesium alloys. J Mater Sci 52, 1–29 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10853-016-0371-0

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