Slip-induced texture evolution of rolled Mg–6Al–3Sn alloy during uniaxial tension along rolling and transverse directions

The microstructure and texture evolutions of a rolled Mg–6Al–3Sn (AT63) alloy were investigated during uniaxial tension along the rolling and transverse directions. Combination of experimental examination and Schmid factor analysis indicates that the texture evolution during the two tensions results mainly from dislocation slip. The texture variations in (0002) and (101̄0) poles are related to basal slip and non-basal slips, respectively. The final textures exhibit the lowest SF values not only for basal slip but also for non-basal slips. Our results will be helpful in the investigation of slip mechanism based on texture examination.