journal article·2026-04

Effect of Process Parameters on the Joint Properties of 6061 Al Alloy-Pure Copper Joints Produced in Under Water FSW

Gunjan Yadav, Ratnesh Kumar Raj Singh, Shahanwaz Alam, Archana Singh

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