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Characterisation of magnesium oxide and its interface with α-Mg in Mg–Al-based alloys

Y. Wang The EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Liquid Metal Engineering, Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST), Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Z. Fan The EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Liquid Metal Engineering, Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology (BCAST), Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 3PH, UK
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X. Zhou Corrosion and Protection Centre, School of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M60 1QD, UK
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G.E. Thompson Corrosion and Protection Centre, School of Materials, University of Manchester, Manchester, M60 1QD, UK
Pages 516-529 | Received 06 May 2010, Accepted 24 May 2011, Published online: 04 Jul 2011

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