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Microstructure and Ablation Resistance of C/C Composites Modified by Hf-Si-based Coating-matrix Integrated Structure Fabricated by Reactive Melt Infiltration

Tongtong ZHAO, Jixiang DAI, Cheng SU, Yan SHI, Jianjun SHA

Journal of Inorganic Materials· Volume 41· Issue 5

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