journal article·2026-09

Residual stress evolution and critical thickness window in arc-deposited TiN coatings under substrate preheating and nitrogen-fraction control

Xinyu Song, Xi Li, Kai Zhao, Shuaishuai Wang, Zongxin Mu

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