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Microstructural Control by Electrical Resistivity of Strontium Modified Alloys

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The Al-Si-Mg hypoeutectic system forms a group of alloys used for high quality aerospace and automotive parts. These products are usually sand castings, permanent mold castings, or investment castings of intricate design due to the excellent castability of the alloy.

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Closset, B.M. (1987). Microstructural Control by Electrical Resistivity of Strontium Modified Alloys. In: Moreau, R.J. (eds) Measurement and Control in Liquid Metal Processing. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-3599-0_5

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