Advances in Wrought Magnesium Alloys

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Introduction

Part I: Types and properties of magnesium alloys

Chapter 1: Current developments in wrought magnesium alloys

Abstract:

1.1 Introduction: overview of wrought magnesium alloy development

1.2 Current developments in magnesium wrought alloys

1.3 Progress in wrought magnesium alloys

1.4 Future trends in wrought magnesium alloy development

Chapter 2: Deformation mechanisms of magnesium alloys

Abstract:

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Basal slip

2.3 Non-basal slip of < a > type dislocations

2.4 Non-basal slip of < c + a > type dislocations

2.5 Deformation twinning

2.6 Dynamic deformation

2.7 Conclusions

2.8 Acknowledgements

Chapter 3: Twinning and its role in wrought magnesium alloys

Abstract:

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Fundamentals of twinning

3.3 The impact of twinning on mechanical response

3.4 The impact of structure and processing on twinning

3.5 Conclusion

3.6 Acknowledgements

Chapter 4: Superplasticity in magnesium alloys by severe plastic deformation

Abstract:

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Microstructure evolution during thermomechanical processing

4.3 Superplastic behaviour

4.4 Fracture during superplastic deformation

4.5 Mechanisms and models

4.6 Conclusions

Chapter 5: Dynamic recrystallization in magnesium alloys

Abstract:

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Dynamic recrystallization (DRX) mechanisms operating in magnesium alloys

5.3 Effect of initial structure on DRX

5.4 DRX in different magnesium alloys

5.5 DRX during severe plastic deformation

5.6 Conclusions

5.7 Acknowledgements

Part II: Processing of magnesium alloys

Chapter 6: Direct chill casting of magnesium extrusion billet and rolling slab

Abstract:

6.1 Introduction

6.2 Heat and fluid flow

6.3 Magnesium direct chill (DC) casting technology and engineering

6.4 Solidified structures and defect formation

6.5 Conclusions

Chapter 7: Twin roll casting of magnesium

Abstract:

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Industrial perspective

7.3 Twin roll casting (TRC) process

7.4 Solidification and strip microstructure

7.5 Thermodynamic calculations

7.6 Process modeling and simulation

7.7 Conclusions

Chapter 8: Enhancing the extrudability of wrought magnesium alloys

Abstract:

8.1 Introduction

8.2 Extrudability of magnesium alloys

8.3 Microstructural development during extrusion

8.4 Recent extrusion alloy development

8.5 Conclusions

Chapter 9: Hydrostatic extrusion of magnesium alloys

Abstract:

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Process basics

9.3 Research and development issues

9.4 Future trends

9.5 Sources of further information

9.5 Conclusions

Chapter 10: Rolling of magnesium alloys

Abstract:

10.1 Introduction

10.2 Potential of magnesium sheets

10.3 The sheet rolling process and its influence on sheet properties

10.4 Alloying effects on sheet properties

10.5 Formability of magnesium sheets

10.6 Enabling technologies and future trends

10.7 Sources of further information

Chapter 11: Forging technology for magnesium alloys

Abstract:

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Forging technology

11.3 Forging of magnesium alloys

11.4 Near-net-shape forming of magnesium alloys

11.5 Conclusions

11.6 Acknowledgements

Part III: Applications of magnesium alloys

Chapter 12: Applications of magnesium alloys in automotive engineering

Abstract:

12.1 Introduction

12.2 Materials properties

12.3 Alloy development

12.4 Manufacturing process development

12.5 Automotive applications of magnesium alloys

12.6 Future trends

12.7 Conclusions

12.7 Acknowledgements

Chapter 13: Biomedical applications of magnesium alloys

Abstract:

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Functionality of magnesium implants

13.3 Cardiovascular implants

13.4 Orthopaedic and other implants

13.5 Future trends

13.6 Sources of further information

13.7 Conclusions

Index