The application of magnesium (Mg) inevitably involves dissimilar welding with steel. A novel solid state spot method, refill friction stir (refill FSSW), was utilized to weld AZ31 Mg alloy galvanized DP600 Although Mg/Fe is an immiscible system, defect-free welds high strength were successfully obtained in a wide parameter window. results microstructure, interfacial reactions, and mechanical pr...