Mechanical properties of Mg-Sc binary alloys under compression

The flow stress and work hardening behaviour during uniaxial compression of dilute binary Mg-Sc alloys have been studied at 4.2 K, 78 K and 298 K. The influences of atomic misfit, chemical misfit, solute electronic properties and stacking fault energy (SFE) on strength and ductility have been examined. The results suggest that the small atomic misfit and the reduction of SFE due to Sc additions are decisive factors in determining the mechanical...