Abstract
Deformation behavior of a Mg72Cu5Zn23 alloy containing bimodal eutectic structure has been systematically investigated based on microstructural changes upon different amounts of compressive strain. The microstructural evolution of the sample at the early stage of the deformation up to 3% strain reveals that a large number of twins form homogeneously in the α-Mg phase of the coarse eutectic structure. After further deformation to failure, propagation of cracks takes place along the interface between the fine and coarse eutectic structures forming a typical dimple-like morphology on the fracture surface, indicative of the effective dissipation of the stress.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 534-536 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Materials Letters |
Volume | 64 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2010 Feb 28 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the Global Research Laboratory (GRL) Program of Korea , the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology and the Fundamental R&D Program for Core Technology of Materials funded by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Republic of Korea .
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Materials Science(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Mechanics of Materials
- Mechanical Engineering