Autor: |
M. Zubair, S. Sandlöbes-Haut, M. Lipińska-Chwałek, M.A. Wollenweber, C. Zehnder, J. Mayer, J.S.K.-L. Gibson, S. Korte-Kerzel |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Rok vydání: |
2021 |
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Zdroj: |
Materials & Design, Vol 210, Iss , Pp 110113- (2021) |
Druh dokumentu: |
article |
ISSN: |
0264-1275 |
DOI: |
10.1016/j.matdes.2021.110113 |
Popis: |
The microstructure of Mg-Al-Ca alloys consists of a hard intra- and intergranular eutectic Laves phase network embedded in a soft α-Mg matrix. For such heterogeneous microstructures, the mechanical response and co-deformation of both phases under external load are not yet fully understood. We therefore used nano- and microindentation in combination with electron microscopy to study the deformation behaviour of an Mg-3.68Al-3.8Ca alloy.We found that the hardness of the Mg2Ca phase was significantly larger than the α-Mg phase and stays constant within the measured temperature range. The strain rate sensitivity of the softer α-Mg phase and of the interfaces increased while activation volume decreased with temperature. The creep deformation of the Mg2Ca Laves phase was significantly lower than the α-Mg phase at 170 °C. Moreover, the deformation zone around and below microindents was dependant on the matrix orientation and was influenced by the presence of Laves phases. Most importantly, slip transfer from the α-Mg phase to the (Mg,Al)2Ca Laves phase occurred, carried by the basal planes. Based on the observed orientation relationship and active slip systems, a slip transfer mechanism from the soft α-Mg phase to the hard Laves phase is proposed. Further, we present implications for future alloy design strategies. |
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