Magnesium alloy is one of the most promising lightweight material,the industrial applications of which are however limited by the relatively low strength and ductility.The long-period stacking ordered(LPSO)phase characterized with the stacking and chemical ordering is a novel phase expected to improve mechanical properties of magnesium alloys,which has attracted the increasing attention.In the present work,we reviewed on the research progress of LPSO phase.The atomic structure characteristics,formation and transformation mechanism of the LPSO phase were analyzed,the effect of alloying elements on the stability of LPSO phase and intrinsic properties were discussed,and the influence of LPSO on dynamic recrystallization behavior and mechanical properties of magnesium alloys were elaborated.In addition,potential problems need to be solved in developing high-performance magnesium alloys based on LPSO phase were summarized.The present work is expected to provide helpful references for the development of advanced magnesium alloys.
magnesium alloyLPSO phasestructure and propertydynamic crystallizationstrengthening and toughening mechanism