The effect of lanthanum additions (0.2 – 1.0%) on the microstructure and mechanical properties of magnesium alloy AZ31 is studied after hot rolling with deformation of 15 and 30%. The microstructure is analyzed by the methods of x-ray diffractometry, optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. The mean values of the ultimate strength, elongation and contraction are determined in tensile tests.
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The work has been supported by the Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit of the Karabük University, Project No. KBÜ-BAP-16_1-DR-074.
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Translated from Metallovedenie i Termicheskaya Obrabotka Metallov, No. 7, pp. 43 – 50, July, 2019.
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Kara, İ.H., Ahlatci, H., Türen, Y. et al. Effect of Lanthanum on the Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Hot-Rolled Magnesium Alloy AZ31. Met Sci Heat Treat 61, 440–447 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11041-019-00442-x
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