Evolution of Microstructure and Texture During Uniaxial Compression of Cast AZ31Mg Alloy at Elevated Temperatures

Isothermal compression on cast AZ31 magnesium alloy was conducted at different deformation conditions (different temperatures and strain rates) to study microstructure development and texture evolution in the alloy. The as-deformed microstructure and texture distribution were investigated using light microscopy (LM), x-ray diffraction (XRD), and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD). The examination of the flow stress as a function of strain...