Texture-controlled anisotropic strength and ductility in hot-rolled Mg–2Zn–0.1Ca alloy

Texture-controlled anisotropic strength and ductility in hot-rolled Mg–2Zn–0.1Ca alloy | Research Square window.SnipcartSettings = { analytics: { enabled: false } }; (function() { var accessVector = localStorage.getItem('access_vector') || ''; window.dataLayer = window.dataLayer || []; if (accessVector) { window.dataLayer.push({ user: { profile: { profileInfo: { snid: accessVector } } } }); } })(); (function(w,d,s,l,i){w[l]=w[l]||[];w[l].push({'gtm.start':new Date().getTime(),event:'gtm.js'});var f=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0],j=d.createElement(s),dl=l!='dataLayer'?'&l='+l:'';j.async=true;j.src='https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id='+i+dl;f.parentNode.insertBefore(j,f);})(window,document,'script','dataLayer','GTM-K279D39R'); Browse Preprints In Review Journals COVID-19 Preprints AJE Video Bytes Research Tools Research Promotion AJE Professional Editing AJE Rubriq About Preprint Platform In Review Editorial Policies Our Team Advisory Board Help Center Sign In Submit a Preprint Cite Share Download PDF Article Texture-controlled anisotropic strength and ductility in hot-rolled Mg–2Zn–0.1Ca alloy Haoge Shou, Jingzhi Wang, Jingwen Sun, Yang Yang, Li Li, Peng Shi, and 6 more This is a preprint; it has not been peer reviewed by a journal. https://doi.org/ 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8599030/v1 This work is licensed under a CC BY 4.0 License Status: Under Review Version 1 posted 10 You are reading this latest preprint version Abstract This study systematically examines the influence of texture on the mechanical behavior of a hot-rolled Mg–2Zn–0.1Ca alloy. When subjected to tensile loading along the rolling direction (RD), the alloy exhibits superior strength and ductility compared with loading along the transverse direction (TD). Slip-trace analysis reveals that deformation mode in the TD specimens is predominantly governed by basal slip, whereas the RD specimens show a pronounced activation of non-basal slip systems. A modified Hall–Petch relationship, incorporating the combined effects of texture and grain size, suggests that the synergistic contribution of finer grains and stronger textures is closely associated with strength enhancement. Furthermore, the increased work-hardening capacity and improved deformation compatibility promote a more homogeneous strain distribution, thereby delaying intergranular crack initiation and ultimately leading to enhanced ductility. Physical sciences/Engineering Physical sciences/Materials science Magnesium alloys Texture Mechanical properties Deformation modes Strain distribution Full Text Additional Declarations No competing interests reported. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Under Review Version 1 posted Editorial decision: Revision requested 13 Apr, 2026 Reviews received at journal 09 Apr, 2026 Reviews received at journal 31 Mar, 2026 Reviewers agreed at journal 24 Mar, 2026 Reviewers agreed at journal 17 Mar, 2026 Reviewers invited by journal 03 Mar, 2026 Editor assigned by journal 02 Feb, 2026 Editor invited by journal 02 Feb, 2026 Submission checks completed at journal 31 Jan, 2026 First submitted to journal 31 Jan, 2026 You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. 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