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Microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Mg 2B 2O 5 whiskers reinforced AZ31B magnesium composites extruded at elevated temperatures

  • Yunpeng Zhu*
  • , Peipeng Jin
  • , Peitang Zhao
  • , Weidong Fei
  • , Jinhui Wang
  • , Li Han
  • *Corresponding author for this work
  • Qinghai University
  • Harbin Institute of Technology

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Abstract

The microstructure evolution and mechanical properties of Mg 2B 2O 5 whiskers reinforced AZ31B magnesium composite during extruded were investigated using optical microscope and scanning electron microscope. Mg 2B 2O 5w/AZ31B was fabricated by stir-casting and the as-cast ingot was machined into cylindrical billets. Then the hot extrusion was carried out at 350°C at a constant speed of 10 mm/s with extrusion ratio of 6.25:1. The mechanical properties (strength, ductility and hardness) were tested by tensile tests and hardness tests at room temperature. Typical microstructures of different positions of extruded stock showed the microstructure evolution law during extrusion processing. It was found that DRX took place and whiskers accelerated DRX during hot extrusion. The whisker distribution in the composites was improved by hot extrusion. Additionally, the vickers microhardness of the composites increased first, and then decreased with deformation degree increased.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNew Materials, Applications and Processes
Pages419-424
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
Event2011 International Conference on Chemical, Material and Metallurgical Engineering, ICCMME 2011 - Beihai, China
Duration: 23 Dec 201125 Dec 2011

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume399-401
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2011 International Conference on Chemical, Material and Metallurgical Engineering, ICCMME 2011
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeihai
Period23/12/1125/12/11

Keywords

  • Extrusion
  • Magnesium matrix composites
  • Mg B O w
  • Microstructures

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