Effect of Zr, V, Nb, Mo, and Ta substitutions on magnetic properties and microstructure of melt-spun SmCo5 magnets.
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SUBMITTER: Fukuzaki T
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3977824 | biostudies-other | 2014 May
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