Microstructure Analysis of Ti-xPt Alloys and the Effect of Pt Content on the Mechanical Properties and Corrosion Behavior of Ti Alloys.
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SUBMITTER: Song HJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5453197 | biostudies-other | 2014 May
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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