Quasi-static and Dynamic Compressive Properties of AZ31 Magnesium Alloy Processed by Equal Channel Angular Pressing

摘要

Equal channel angular pressing (ECAP) was applied to control the microstructure of AZ31B magnesium alloy. Compression properties of both as-received and grain refined AZ31B alloy were investigated under quasi-static and dynamic loadings. The yield strength, ultimate strength, failure strain and flow stress under compression loading were studied. Both the as-received alloy and ECAPed alloy show strong strain rate sensitivity. Grain size, texture and strain rate jointly affect the deformation mechanisms. Through fractography analysis, the fracture mechanism was analyzed.