journal article·2026-03

Outstanding strength–ductility synergy in a gradient stainless steel produced by additive manufacturing

Shaohua Yan, Ilchat Sabirov, Qinghua Qin, Xiaozhou Liao

Acta Materialia· Volume 306
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