journal article·2026-05

Simultaneously improving strength and thermal stability of Al-Cu-Sc alloys through Cd micro-alloying

Qiao Feng, Peng Zhang, Fuzhu Liu, Hang Xue, Chong Yang, Kaiyun Xiang, Zhihong Jia, Gang Liu, Jun Sun

Acta Materialia· Volume 309
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