Qirong Wei, Xiaoqian Li, Chongchong Li, Hongxuan Wang, Yanchao Deng, Bin Wang
{"title":"A Comparative Investigation of Microstructure and Intergranular Corrosion Behavior of Al-5.5Mg Alloys with Equivalent Additions of Cu and Zn","authors":"Qirong Wei, Xiaoqian Li, Chongchong Li, Hongxuan Wang, Yanchao Deng, Bin Wang","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-01970-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-01970-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>In this study, the effects of Cu and Zn addition on the microstructure, mechanical properties, and intergranular corrosion (IGC) resistance of Al-5.5Mg alloys are examined. With increasing Cu addition in as-cast alloy, the primary phases change from lamellar T-Al<sub>6</sub>Mg<sub>4</sub>Cu phase to blocky S-Al<sub>2</sub>CuMg and T-Al<sub>6</sub>Mg<sub>4</sub>Cu phases, which are reticulately distributed alongside grain boundaries. The lump T-Mg<sub>32</sub>(Al, Zn)<sub>49</sub> phase is formed by introducing Zn. In Cu-containing alloys, the mechanical properties are optimal for the alloy with 1.5 wt% Cu, with a yield strength (YS) of 348 MPa, an ultimate tensile strength (UTS) of 452 MPa, and an elongation (EL) of 12.4%, due to the synergistic strengthening effect of the S phase, dislocation, and solid solution. The alloy with 3 wt% Zn exhibits the highest level of tensile properties, with a YS of 441 MPa, an UTS of 508 MPa, and an EL of 10.9%. This is attributed to the higher number density and finer dispersion of the spherical T phase, which effectively impedes the movement of dislocations. For corrosion properties, all Cu-containing alloys exhibit significant IGC susceptibility, while the IGC resistance of Zn-containing alloys increase with Zn content. The alloy containing 3 wt% Zn demonstrates uniform corrosion and exhibits excellent IGC resistance, with a maximum corrosion depth of 68.1 μm.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"31 12","pages":"3647 - 3667"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145584902","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microscopic Influence Mechanism of Laser Power and Scanning Speed on the Mechanical Characteristics of Polycrystalline γ-TiAl Alloy Melted by LPBF","authors":"Lun Chen, Quanlong Wang, Yu Yang, Chenglong Ma, Xing Zheng","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02015-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02015-5","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study systematically investigates the effect of process parameters of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) on the forming quality of polycrystalline γ-TiAl alloy at microscopic level through molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. By changing the laser power (152–320 µW) and scanning speed (0.2-1 Å/ps), the effects of different parameters on the evolution of the forming process and the microstructure of crystallization were elucidated. The results indicate that increasing the laser power and decreasing the scanning speed both increase the temperature peak width and prolong the duration of the molten pool, which promotes the diffusion of powder particle atoms. However, both high power and low scanning speed increase the total energy input of the molten pool, promoting the accumulation of heat. Ultimately, this leads to a higher proportion of HCP structures in the powder bed. Furthermore, lower scanning speed and laser power both result in higher crystallinity, with scanning speed having a more remarkable regulatory influence on the crystallinity. Grain analysis indicates that with the increase of laser power and the decrease of scanning speed, the grain width of the formed alloy gradually increases, and the grains transform from fine equiaxed crystals or short columnar crystals to coarse long columnar crystals. Tensile testing reveals that both laser power and scanning speed present a nonlinear relationship on the tensile strength of TiAl alloy, which is the result of the combined action of factors such as grain size, dislocations and residual stress. During stretching, the FCC and HCP structures of the stretching block undergo mutual transformation, and the dislocation entanglement at the grain boundaries formed by laser forming could impede slip, thereby enhancing the tensile strength.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 1","pages":"271 - 284"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145915664","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Zhanwei Yuan, Shurong Li, Ziteng Zhang, Di Zhang, Yuan Yu, Zhaolu Zhang, Xixin Jin
{"title":"Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al0.5CoCrFeNi High-Entropy Alloy Reinforced 6063 Aluminum Matrix Composites","authors":"Zhanwei Yuan, Shurong Li, Ziteng Zhang, Di Zhang, Yuan Yu, Zhaolu Zhang, Xixin Jin","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02011-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02011-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, composite materials featuring various high entropy alloy contents and different sintering temperatures were prepared. The impact of process parameters on the microstructure, mechanical properties, strengthening mechanisms and fracture modes of the composite materials was investigated. The results show that with the increase of HEA particles and the sintering temperatures, these composites exhibit mechanical properties that are superior to those of the unreinforced 6063 aluminum alloy. The comprehensive properties first increased and then slightly decreased. The properties were obviously optimized when the volume fraction of the HEA particles reached 7% and the sintering temperature reached 530 °C, with a tensile strength of 224.3 MPa and a tensile fracture elongation of 14.3%. The fractures of composite materials were mainly ductile fractures. The main strengthening methods for the composite materials were Hall–Petch strengthening and dislocation strengthening, by fitting the bivariate strength calculation model, it is found that the yield strength of the composite material can reach 623.6 MPa under ideal conditions.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 3","pages":"1017 - 1035"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147335754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adaptive Control of Additive Manufacturing Parameters in Pulsed Laser-Based Directed Energy Deposition of Super Duplex Stainless Steel: Hybrid Taguchi-Grey Relational Approach","authors":"Navid Sayyar, Wakshum Mekonnen Tucho, Espen Undheim, Vidar Hansen","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02003-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02003-9","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Process parameters determine the quality characteristics of additively manufactured (AMed) parts. During Laser-based Directed Energy Deposition (DED-LB), an elaborated parametric analysis is required to control the materials’ behaviour precisely. This work deals with the effect of process parameters on process stability in terms of consistent melt pool geometrical features, such as aspect ratio of the bead and dilution, formation of pores, and ductility of super duplex stainless steel (SDSS) during pulsed laser and powder DED-LB. Independent variables including laser power, deposition speed, pulse frequency, and flow rate of the shielding gas were selected as controlling factors to deposit single tracks and plates of SDSS. Experiments have been designed and conducted according to L16 orthogonal array of Taguchi methodology. Relative density was estimated using Archimedes method. Ductility was estimated by tensile testing of the builds. For geometrical evaluation, phase characterization, and microstructural assessment, specimens were subjected to optical and Scanning Electron Microscopies, and Electron Backscattered Diffraction. Overall results were interpreted and explained using the Taguchi approach and analysis of signal-to-noise ratio. Single objective parameter-property relationships were achieved and discussed. Conclusive parametric remarks under the multi-attribute optimization were derived using weighted Grey Relational Analysis. A desirable parametric combination was extracted, and the associated quality responses were verified by the satisfying confirmatory deposition. The key role of parameters on the process stability, microstructure, and mechanical behaviour was further discussed. This work offers a practical solution to the multi-response optimization problems that can be used in AM and surface treatment of SDSS.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 1","pages":"195 - 229"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s12540-025-02003-9.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145915714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of Mg Addition on Microstructures and Mechanical Properties in Nickel-Based Cast Superalloys","authors":"Chen Wang, Naicheng Sheng, Shijie Sun, Zhaokuang Chu, Shigang Fan, Guichen Hou, Jinguo Li, Xiaofeng Sun, Yizhou Zhou","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02008-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02008-4","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The addition of Mg was intentionally applied in Ni-based superalloy and the effect of Mg on the mechanical and microstructural properties was systematically investigated in this study. It was found that adding small amount of Mg could be beneficial to the mechanical properties. However, the mechanical properties decreased with higher Mg addition, which was due to the variation in the morphology of MC carbides and the number of γ/γ’ eutectics. The spheroidized MC carbides resulted from the small amount of Mg addition could reduce stress concentration, while the increasing number of γ/γ’ eutectic caused by higher addition of Mg would generate more microcracks. The results of experiments and density-functional theory (DFT) calculations show that the addition of magnesium facilitated the nucleation of MC carbides and constrained the growth, resulting in spherical MC carbides. Overall, this study provided a new insight for designing and enhancing the properties of cast superalloys.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 3","pages":"846 - 861"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147342795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shang Xie, Xuancheng He, Yuhang Guo, Ye Cheng, Wenyu Tang, Lei Wang, Qing Dong, Fengjian Shi, Weiguo Yang
{"title":"Effect of Trace Y and Nd Addition on Microstructure and Corrosion Resistance of Mg-3Sn-2Al-1Zn Alloys","authors":"Shang Xie, Xuancheng He, Yuhang Guo, Ye Cheng, Wenyu Tang, Lei Wang, Qing Dong, Fengjian Shi, Weiguo Yang","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02014-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02014-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study systematically examines the microstructural modifications and corrosion performance alterations in both homogenized and extruded TAZ321 magnesium alloys induced by trace Y and Nd additions. The findings indicate that hot extrusion significantly diminished grain sizes to 5 μm. The second phases consisted primarily of Mg<sub>2</sub>Sn, Al<sub>2</sub>Y, Al<sub>3</sub>Y, and Al<sub>2</sub>Nd, as rare earth elements preferentially reacted with Al. Immersion testing and electrochemical characterization in 3.5 wt% NaCl solution confirmed the superior corrosion resistance of H-0.6Y alloy, manifesting a minimal corrosion rate of 1.273 mm/y. Rare earth elements synergized with Sn to elevate corrosion potential and suppress corrosion rate. The corrosion products formed a protective composite layer of Mg(OH)<sub>2</sub>/MgO/Al<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, with the addition of Y resulting in the most compact film. While galvanic coupling and pitting dominated corrosion mechanisms, rare earth element additions effectively mitigated these processes. Notably, while homogenized alloys demonstrate superior corrosion resistance attributable to reduced second phases and suppressed micro-galvanic effects, the substantially enhanced mechanical properties of extruded alloys—exemplified by the 207 MPa yield strength of EX-0.6Nd—effectively counterbalance their corrosion resistance limitations, validating their applicability as structural components in corrosion-controlled service environments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 4","pages":"1143 - 1158"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147579618","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Young Keun Park, Kwang Yong Shin, Ki Yong Lee, Changwook Ji, Wookjin Lee, Dohyung Kim
{"title":"Investigation into Premature Failure of Fe–13Mn–5Cr–1Ni–0.4C Steel Produced Using Laser–Direct Energy Deposition","authors":"Young Keun Park, Kwang Yong Shin, Ki Yong Lee, Changwook Ji, Wookjin Lee, Dohyung Kim","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02010-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02010-w","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>In this study, the changes in the microstructure and mechanical properties associated with the annealing heat treatment (AHT) of Fe–13Mn–5Cr–1Ni–0.4C steel deposited by laser-directed energy deposition (LDED) were investigated. High-manganese steel (HMnS) deposited by LDED exhibited an almost completely dense microstructure, except for a few small pores between the beads, and fully austenitic microstructure. However, the annealing heat treatment (AHT) caused considerable phase transformation from austenite to ε-martensite, leading significant decrease in tensile strength and elongation to under half of as-built state. Scheil solidification simulation method and energy dispersive spectroscopy revealed elemental segregation on cell boundaries, thereby local variation of stacking fault energy (SFE) was caused. Relatively low SFE in the cell interior can cause martensitic transformation during AHT process and it gives rise the premature failure of annealed specimen during uniaxial tensile testing. The results in this study can give new aspect of failure mechanism of additively manufactured metal alloys, especially steels which is likely to be transformed to martensite such as high manganese steel.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3><div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 1","pages":"258 - 270"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145915715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Large AZ80 Magnesium Alloy Support Beam Formed by Isothermal Die Forging","authors":"Mianzhi Tang, Hailin He, Youping Yi, Shiquan Huang","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02006-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02006-6","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This study systematically investigates the flow lines, microstructure, and mechanical properties of large AZ80 magnesium alloy support beams formed through isothermal die forging. A combination of finite element analysis and experimental methods was used to conduct this investigation. The results show that flow lines develop along the flow direction, with the most pronounced lines observed at the center. The forging develops a strong basal texture perpendicular to the principal stress direction, and changes in the principal stress direction weaken the texture intensity. Fine equiaxed recrystallized grains form in regions where the effective strain exceeds 0.8, providing additional nucleation sites for secondary phase precipitation. Dispersed short rod-shaped secondary phases offer better strengthening compared to lamellar secondary phases, though both types slightly reduce the plasticity of the forged piece. Additionally, while the bottom and corner regions display similar microstructures, when the flow lines are disrupted, both strength and plasticity decrease by more than 20%, leading to a sharp decline in mechanical properties. This decline is primarily attributed to stress concentration at the disrupted flow lines, which increases the susceptibility of the forgings to crack initiation and rapid propagation.</p><h3>Graphical abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 3","pages":"967 - 981"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147342612","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effects of the Deformation Cycles on the Microstructure, Texture and Hardness of Mg–Gd–Y–Zn–Zr Alloy During Rotational Extrusion Deformation","authors":"Mei Cheng, Guoqin Wu, Yue Zhao, Dongliang Lu, Renyuan Lu, Jianmin Yu","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02009-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02009-3","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This article systematically investigates the influence of rotation cycles on the microstructure and hardness of Mg–12.122Gd–4.2Y–2.28Zn–0.36Zr (wt%) alloy during rotary backward extrusion (RBE) process. In depth exploration of grain refinement mechanisms and texture evolution in different deformation Areas. The results show that the deformed sample exhibits a clear gradient microstructure, and the grain refinement mechanism gradually transitions from the RDRX mechanism in II Area to the high dislocation density dominated by the coordinated deformation of the second phase and high solute concentration. With increasing rotation cycles, the affected Area progressively expands, inducing significant variations in grain refinement degree, non-equilibrium solid solution behavior, and texture characteristics. The grain size evolution in different deformation Areas is primarily governed by sub-grain size and their area fractions, attributable to the high dislocation density characteristic of RBE processing. An inverse dynamic correlation persists between sub-grain size and dislocation density, with distinct dislocation multiplication behaviors observed across Areas as rotation cycles increase. Texture analysis reveals that II Area develops an anomalous [0001] ∥ ED texture dominated by pyramidal slip, while III and IV Area form typical basal double-peak textures controlled by prismatic slip. Hardness measurements show a progressive increase from I to IV Area, with IV Area reaching 123.1 HV after 100 cycles—a synergistic effect of grain refinement, dislocation, second-phase, and solid solution strengthening. Further deformation cycles slightly enhance IV Area hardness through intensified solid solution effects.</p><h3>Graphical Abstract</h3>\u0000<div><figure><div><div><picture><source><img></source></picture></div></div></figure></div></div>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 3","pages":"982 - 1000"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147342614","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yi Chen, Ting He, Xiuhong Li, Liying Qiao, Hongfeng Yuan, Jiayan Yi, Yong Wang
{"title":"Effect of Ca Content on the Microstructure, Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Resistance of As-Extruded Mg-4Zn-xCa Alloys","authors":"Yi Chen, Ting He, Xiuhong Li, Liying Qiao, Hongfeng Yuan, Jiayan Yi, Yong Wang","doi":"10.1007/s12540-025-02005-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12540-025-02005-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Considering the biocompatibility and biosafety of the alloying elements, Mg-Zn-Ca alloys are the most promising biodegradable metallic biomaterials for orthopedic applications. However, their composition and microstructure need to be optimized so as to obtain desirable performance. In this work, the microstructure, mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of five as-extruded Mg-4Zn-xCa (x = 0, 0.1, 0.3, 0.5, 0.8 wt%) alloys were investigated systematically in order to find the optimal Ca content. The microstructure of Mg-4Zn binary alloy consisted of α–Mg matrix and MgZn secondary phase particles that was replaced by Ca<sub>2</sub>Mg<sub>6</sub>Zn<sub>3</sub> in the ternary alloys. A well-defined orientation relationship between Ca<sub>2</sub>Mg<sub>6</sub>Zn<sub>3</sub> and the matrix was identified to be (01 <span>(overline{1 })</span> 2)<sub>Mg</sub>//(01 <span>(overline{1 })</span> 0)<sub>Ca2Mg6Zn3</sub>, (01 <span>(overline{1 }overline{2 })</span>)<sub>Mg</sub>//(0001)<sub>Ca2Mg6Zn3</sub>, and [2 <span>(overline{1 }overline{1 })</span> 0]<sub>Mg</sub>//[<span>(overline{2 })</span> 110]<sub>Ca2Mg6Zn3</sub>, and a planar interface parallel to (10 <span>(overline{1 })</span> 1)<sub>Mg</sub> and (10 <span>(overline{1 })</span> 0)<sub>Ca2Mg6Zn3</sub> was determined as well. Alloying with different content of Ca refined the grains and improved the yield strength (YS) and ultimate tensile strength (UTS) progressively. But the elongation showed a tendency of increase and then decrease with Ca content. Also, the corrosion resistance in simulated body fluid of Mg-4Zn-xCa alloys exhibited a non-monotonic variation with the increasing Ca content. The effect of Ca content on the mechanical and corrosion properties was discussed mainly based on the grain size and number of particles. Considering the mechanical properties and corrosion resistance comprehensively, as-extruded Mg-4Zn-0.5Ca is proposed to be the most promising candidate for biomedical application.</p>","PeriodicalId":703,"journal":{"name":"Metals and Materials International","volume":"32 3","pages":"1036 - 1048"},"PeriodicalIF":4.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147342613","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}