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X-ray diffraction and hardness measurements are used to study recrystallization in fine-grained AZ61L sheet produced by warm-rolling of Thixomolded® material. The as-rolled sheet is partially dynamically-recrystallized, with a strong basal texture and a sub-micron grain size. Significant increases in ductility with moderate reductions in tensile strength were produced by annealing at temperatures greater than 250 °C. A weakening in basal texture was observed in samples annealed at over 250°C. Static recrystallization was determined to be responsible for the reduction in texture and associated increase in elongation.
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Berman, T.D. et al. (2012). Microstructure Modification and Deformation Behavior of Fine Grained AZ61L Sheet Produced by Thixomolding® and Thermomechanical Processing. In: Mathaudhu, S.N., Sillekens, W.H., Neelameggham, N.R., Hort, N. (eds) Magnesium Technology 2012. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48203-3_62
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