microstructure and mechanical properties in three extruded Mg 100-3 x Y 2 x Zn x alloys (x=
0.5, 1 and 1.5 at.%) has been studied. Two structures of LPSO phase coexist in these
extruded alloys, 18R and 14H. The 18R structure transforms to 14H structure gradually in
the course of the extrusion process. For the three alloys, the grain size in the vicinity of LPSO
phase particles is refined because of a particle-stimulated nucleation (PSN) mechanism …