Room temperature deformation of LPSO structures by non-basal slip

We investigated the deformation mechanisms of long period stacking ordered (LPSO) structures in an extruded Mg97Y2Zn1 (at%) alloy. Tensile deformation was performed in such a way that basal slip and kink band formation were inhibited. Slip trace analysis and transmission electron microscopy reveal a predominant activity of non-basal slip.