Processing of different Mg-based multiphase alloys via a combined severe plastic deformation

Abstract

In this study, cyclic extrusion compression angular pressing-forward extrusion was employed to develop binary magnesium-based multiphase alloys, and subsequently analysed the microstructural, mechanical and corrosional properties of the resulting samples. The findings demonstrate that the inclusion of alloying elements in the multiphase alloys significantly enhances their microstructural, mechanical and corrosional properties. Compared to pure Mg samples fabricated using the same method, the multiphase alloys produced by this technique exhibit finer grain structures. Mechanical analysis indicates that these multiphase alloys possess higher yield and ultimate strength compared to pure magnesium. Corrosion testing reveals that all produced alloys outperform pure magnesium in various aspects. Particularly, Mg–1Zn and Mg–1Mn alloys exhibit exceptional corrosion resistance in immersion, mass loss and polarisation tests.