Surface Grain Refinement of AZ91D Magnesium Alloy by Cold Spraying Shot Peening Process

Abstract In this work, a new cold-spray shot-peening process was used to achieve surface nanocrystallization on a magnesium alloy deposit. The results of various examinations and tests show that nanocrystalline layers up to 40 µm thick with an average grain size in range of 50-80 nm can be prepared on AZ91D deposits using the new process. The nanocrystalline layers also exhibit good microhardness and tribological properties.