Effect of additional alloying elements on mechanical properties of magnesium alloys with rare earth metals

Figure 117. Effect of Sm on tensile properties of the alloy Mg-5.5 mass % Gd at room temperature.

using hot extruded rods produced with a reduction area of about 90%. The rods were tested

in the "as extruded" condition and after additional ageing at 210°C for 36 h (T5 condition).

The results of the tests at room and elevated temperatures are presented in Table 37. They