Mg–Al–Ca alloys containing the single Al2Ca second phase has been successfully in-situ synthesized.
As the content of the Al2Ca phase is 4 wt.%, the finest microstructure of as-cast Mg–Al–Ca alloy is observed.
After hot extrusion, nanoscale plate-like Al2Ca particles dynamically precipitate inside grains.
Mg-4Al2Ca alloys shows superior strength and strengthening mechanisms were discussed.