Microstructure evolution and kinetics of recrystallization and grain growth of hot-rolled Mg-Gd alloy

Key Points

• Recrystallization leads to significant changes in microstructure, enhancing material properties.
• Grain growth dynamics can be accurately modeled to predict outcomes under various processing conditions.
• Hot-rolled Mg-Gd alloy shows promising results for further applications in lightweight structures.
• Understanding kinetics is essential for optimizing manufacturing processes in metallurgical engineering.