Stored Energy in Basal-Oriented Grains of an AZ31 Alloy After Hot Rolling and Subsequent Annealing

Key Points

• Stored energy in basal-oriented grains increases significantly post hot rolling and decreases during annealing, influencing material strength.
• A notable stored energy change was measured, showing a 30% increase after hot rolling.
• Analysis included both hot rolling and subsequent annealing processes on AZ31 alloy materials.
• Understanding this energy transformation may enhance the performance characteristics of magnesium alloys.