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Tuning strength–ductility synergy in δ-ferrite-containing medium-Mn steels via the TRIP effect and HDI strengthening

Deepak Kumar, Navanit Kumar, Indrani Sen, Tapas Kumar Bandyopadhyay

Journal of Materials Science· Volume 60· Issue 47
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