Effects of casting process on microstructures and flow stress behavior of Mg-9Gd-3Y-1.5Zn-0.8Zr semi-continuous casting billets

摘要

Mg-9Gd-3Y-1.5Zn-0.8Zr alloys own high strength,good heat and corrosion resistance.However,it is difficult for the fabrication of large-scale billets,due to the poor deformation ability and strong hot-crack tendency.This work investigated the casting process on the microstructures and flow stress behaviors of the semi-continuous casting billets for the fabrication of large-scale Mg-9Gd-3Y-1.5Zn-0.8Zr billets.The casting process(electromagnetic intensity and casting speed)shows outstanding effects on the microstructures and flow stress behavior of the billets.The billets with the specific casting process(I=68 A,V=65 mm/min)exhibit uniform microstructures and good deformation uniformity.