In this study, the microstructure and corrosion resistance of the as-extruded and as-extruded with subsequent heat treatment Mg-3Al-1Zn-15Li (LAZ1531) alloys have been investigated. The alloysÕ microstructures consisted of a(Mg), b(Li), H-MgLi 2 Al and Mg 17 Al 12. As a result of annealing, the b(Li) to a(Mg) transformation occurred, and the recrystallization supported the reformation of the Mg 17 Al 12. The electrochemical tests showed that the increased amount of a(Mg) and higher amount of Mg 17 Al 12 in the heattreated alloy favored reactions and determined it as having better corrosion resistance in 3.5 wt.% NaCl.