The ZrO₂ Formation in ZrB₂/SiC Composite Irradiated by Laser.
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SUBMITTER: Liu L
PROVIDER: S-EPMC5458866 | biostudies-other | 2015 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
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