Tribo-Mechanical Properties of HVOF Deposited Fe₃Al Coatings Reinforced with TiB₂ Particles for Wear-Resistant Applications.
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SUBMITTER: Amiriyan M
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5456485 | biostudies-other | 2016 Feb
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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