Microstructure and mechanical properties of extruded Mg-8Gd-2Y-1Nd-0.3Zn-0.6Zr alloy

► The extruded alloy rod exhibits a weak basal texture. ► Tension-compression yield asymmetry varies with increasing temperature. ► Yield asymmetry is influenced by the texture at room temperature. ► With increasing temperature it is affected by solute atom cluster or precipitate.