{101¯2} twin–twin intersection-induced lattice rotation and dynamic recrystallization in Mg–6Al–3Sn–2Zn alloy

Abstract

This study investigated the formation mechanism of new grains due to twin–twin intersections in a coarse-grained Mg–6Al–3Sn–2Zn alloy during different strain rates of an isothermal compression. The results of electron backscattered diffraction investigations showed that the activated twins were primarily {101¯2} tension twins, and 60° boundaries formed due to twin–twin intersections under different strain rates. Isolated twin variants with 60° boundaries transformed into new grains through lattice rotations at a low strain rate (0.01 s−1). At a high strain rate (10 s−1), the regions surrounded by subgrain boundaries through high-density dislocation arrangement and the 60° boundaries transformed into new grains via dynamic recrystallization.

Keywords

• Mg alloy
• Twin–twin intersection
• Lattice rotation
• Dynamic recrystallization