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Improved Hypereutectic Al-Si Cast Alloys: Microstructure and Properties

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Advanced Light Alloys and Composites

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Hypereutectic Al-Si casting alloys have found a wide range of applications because of their good mechanical properties coupled with high wear and corrosion resistance.

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Müller, K. (1998). Improved Hypereutectic Al-Si Cast Alloys: Microstructure and Properties. In: Ciach, R. (eds) Advanced Light Alloys and Composites. NATO ASI Series, vol 59. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9068-6_31

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