The anisotropy and diverse mechanical properties of rolled Mg–3% Al–1% Zn alloy

In this study, samples of magnesium alloys with composition of Mg–3% Al–1% Zn (AZ31) were employed to conduct a series of tensile tests along different directions. The anisotropy and diverse mechanical performances were systematically investigated, and a synchronous improvement trend of strength and plasticity of the rolled Mg alloy with the orientation angle increasing was observed. Simulation output and some observation methods verified the …