journal article·2026-08

A quantitative model for strength–fracture toughness trade-off in metallic materials

Xiaotao Li, Qiangsheng Wang, Jiapeng Hou, Peng Zhang, Zhefeng Zhang

Acta Materialia· Volume 314
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