Texture evolution in AM30 Mg alloy deformed along different strain paths

The evolution of texture in an AM30 Mg alloy was examined after deformation by uniaxial tension, uniaxial compression and ring hoop tension testing (RHTT). Temperatures from ambient to 200°C were covered at a strain rate of 0.1/s. The samples were cut from extruded AM30 Mg alloy tubes. Specimens deformed to various strain levels were examined by optical microscopy and electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) techniques. The results indicate …