Texture and stretch formability of a rolled Mg-Zn alloy containing dilute content of Y

Texture and stretch formability of rolled Mg-Zn alloys containing dilute Y were investigated. Dilute Y addition effectively weakened and modified the basal texture, contributing to the enhanced stretch formability. However, excessive Y addition promoted formation of the second phase particles, resulting in the deterioration of stretch formability. (C) 2009 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.