Influence of Pre-Tension on Free-End Torsion Behavior and Mechanical Properties of an Extruded Magnesium Alloy.

In this study, the influence of pre-tension on free-end torsion behavior and compression mechanical properties and micro-hardness of an extruded AZ31 Mg alloy was investigated using electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD), compression testing and micro-hardness testing. The result indicates that pre-tension can cause significant dislocation strengthening, which can increase the torsion yield strength and make the shear stress-shear strain curve of the pre-tension sample almost parallel to that of the as-extruded sample during plastic deformation stage. Texture in edge position on the cross-section of both the pre-tension and as-extruded samples can be rotated towards the extrusion direction by about ~30° by free-end torsion.

Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of As-Aged Mg-Zn-Sn-Mn-Al Alloys.

The microstructure and mechanical properties of as-aged Mg-6Zn-4Sn-1Mn-xAl (ZTM641-xAl, x = 0, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 3 and 4 wt.

Regulating Precipitates by Simple Cold Deformations to Strengthen Mg Alloys: A Review.

Regulating precipitates is still an important issue in the development of high-strength Mg alloys, due to it determining the precipitation hardening effect. Cold deformation, as a simple and low-cost method, can remarkably influence the precipitate features. It is found that pre-cold deformation before aging can be utilized to enhance the precipitation hardening effect of Mg alloys.

Spatial distribution and temporal trends of mercury and arsenic in remote timberline coniferous forests, eastern of the Tibet Plateau, China.

An intensive investigation was conducted to study the spatial distribution and temporal variety trend of mercury and arsenic in plant tissue and soil profile in the eastern of the Tibet Plateau and to explore the possible sources of these two elements. At present, rare information is available on mercury (Hg) and arsenic (As) of timberline forests in the Tibet Plateau. Here, we present preliminary results on these two elements in leaves, twigs, root, litterfall, and soil.

Temporal-spatial variation and controls of soil respiration in different primary succession stages on glacier forehead in Gongga Mountain, China.

Soil respiration (SR) is an important process in the global carbon cycle. It is difficult to estimate SR emission accurately because of its temporal and spatial variability. Primary forest succession on Glacier forehead provides the ideal environment for examining the temporal-spatial variation and controlling factors of SR.