In Vitro Corrosion Study of Friction Stir Processed WE43 Magnesium Alloy in a Simulated Body Fluid.
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SUBMITTER: Cao G
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5456840 | biostudies-other | 2016 Jul
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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