Deformation behavior of individual constituent phases and components in multimodal magnesium alloys

Harjo, S.   ; Gong, W.   ; Aizawa, Kazuya  ; Yamasaki, Michiaki*; Kawasaki, Takuro   

The experiment and analysis procedures for a sample exhibiting multimodal structures were outlined. The sample, a MgZnY alloy, initially comprised two phases: the HCP matrix (Mg) and the long-period stacking ordered phase (LPSO), constituting approximately 25% of the volume. Through hot extrusion at 623 K with an extrusion ratio (R) of 5.0, the alloy was rendered multimodal. Specifically, at an R value of 5.0, dynamic recrystallization occurred partially within the Mg phase, resulting in a bimodal microstructure. This microstructure consisted of a deformed Mg component and a recrystallized Mg component. An analysis employing Electron Backscatter Diffraction (EBSD) data facilitated multimodal characterization, enabling successful determination of stresses within the individual Mg components, as well as the LPSO phase stress.