journal article·2026-04

The microstructure and mechanical properties of refractory metal doped Ni-based multilayers before and after annealing at 1000 °C

Ran Sun, Chao Zhang, Yang Chen, Baosen Zhang

Applied Physics A· Volume 132· Issue 4
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