**2.1 Wrought AZ80/91 series magnesium alloys**

Wrought AZ80 and AZ91 commercially available magnesium-based alloy, was selected as a workpiece material because of its high strength and low cost when compared to other magnesium-based alloys. The Mg alloy was procured in the form of a rod with dimensions 18 mm diameter and 200 mm length, from Exclusive Magnesium Pvt. Limited, Hyderabad, India. The chemical composition of AZ80/91 Mg alloys. Also, chemical composition presented along with the microstructure shown in **Figures 1** and **2**.
