Improving mechanical properties and corrosion resistance of Mg6ZnMn magnesium alloy by rapid solidification

► The mechanical and corrosion properties of Mg-6Zn-Mn alloy were investigated. ► The rapid solidification ZM61 alloy possesses an ultimate strength of about 460 MPa. ► The corrosion penetration rate of the rapid solidification ZM61 alloy was only 11.2 μm/year.