Physical aspects of plastic deformation in Mg–Al alloys with Sr and Ca

Magnesium alloys of AJ (Mg – Al – Sr) and AX (Mg – Al – Ca) series were deformed at temperatures between room temperature and 300 °C. Stress relaxation tests were performed in order to reveal features of the thermally activated dislocation motion. The work hardening rate = d/d decreases with increasing stress and temperature. Analysis of the – plots revealed the hardening and softening mechanisms operating during the deformation. Internal and...