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Effect of ECAP on microstructure and mechanical properties of Al–Zn–Mg–Cu alloys and coarsening behavior of SIMA

Lin Chen, Wei Chen, Yujie Xiao, Mingya Zhang, Jinghui Li

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 60· Issue 38
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