The mechanical properties and deformation features of AZ31-0.84% Sb alloy have been studied by means of the measurement of the properties and morphology observation. Results show that UTS of AZ31-0.84% Sb alloy at room temperature is 297MPa, a higher value of UTS is still maintained up to 189MPa as temperature elevated to 200℃. One of the main reasons for enhancing UTS of the alloy is attributed to the high volume fraction of the precipitates dispersed in the matrix, including Mg3Sb2 phase, which effectively hindered the movement of dislocations during the elevated temperature deformation. The deformation mechanisms of AZ31-0.84% Sb alloy are the twins and dislocations activated on basal and non-basal planes. a+c dislocations may be activated on the basal and non-basal planes in twins regions, and some of the thinner twins may shear through the dense dislocations within the thicker twins.
