Microstructure evolution and texture development in thermomechanically processed Mg-Li-Al based alloys

► Thermomechanical processing of novel LAT 971 and LATZ 9531 Mg-Al-Li based alloys. ► Microstructural deviation from the equilibrium phase diagram. ► Disparity in texture of these alloys after hot-rolling (recrystallization and grain growth). ► Role of alloying and phase distribution in affecting the texture/interplaner spacing.