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Experimental study on sodium droplet combustion and spatial temperature distribution characteristics

Yan-Yu QiaoFundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
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Yao-Long MaFundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
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Zhi-Gang ZhangFundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, ChinaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Chong-Chong LiuFundamental Science on Nuclear Safety and Simulation Technology Laboratory, Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China
Pages 1079-1086 | Received 15 Dec 2017, Accepted 23 Apr 2018, Published online: 21 May 2018

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