Molecular Dynamics Simulations of the Orientation Effect on the Initial Plastic Deformation of Magnesium Single Crystals
Qun Zu1, Ya-Fang Guo1(), Shuang Xu2, Xiao-Zhi Tang1, Yue-Sheng Wang1

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Fig. 5. Initial deformation mechanism of the square column under tension at θ = 31.6°. a The structure with prior defect of prismatic <a> dislocation. b The structure with the following defect of basal <a> dislocation