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Abstract
In this study, a β-phase Mg-14Li-22Zn alloy with high Zn content was fabricated via friction stir processing, demonstrating great potential for high-performance lightweight applications. The influence of tool rotation speed on microstructure evolution, mechanical properties, and corrosion behavior was investigated. Notably, significant improvements in compressive strength, work-hardening rate, and corrosion resistance were achieved, particularly at a tool rotation speed of 400 rpm, due to the uniform dispersion of MgZn2 and MgLi2Zn phases within the fine-grained microstructure.
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