Microstructure and Properties of Laser In‑situ Synthesized TiB2‑TiC Reinforced Aluminum Matrix Coatings

Yiming Chi; Dahu Qian; Zhehe Yao; Qunli Zhang; Yunfeng Liu; Jianhua Yao

doi:10.3788/CJL230645

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