Exploring stress equivalence for solid solution strengthened Mg alloy polycrystals

The principle of “stress equivalence” proposed by Basinski et al. offers insight regarding the nature of thermally activated plasticity of solid solution alloys of FCC and HCP (Mg) crystal structures at low temperatures. More recently, Leyson and Curtin have developed a theoretical framework which builds upon the Labusch solute strengthening model. The current work analyzes some recent results from the literature (for single crystal Mg–Zn, Mg–Y,...