Deformation behaviour of ultrafine grained Mg–7Gd–5Y–1.2Nd–0.5Zr alloy under high strain rates

The mechanical behaviour of Mg–7Gd–5Y–1.2Nd–0.5Zr (wt. %) alloy with ultrafine grains was measured by split Hopkinson pressure bar method under the strain rates of 1000, 1500, and 2000 s−1 at room ...