Hydrogen Embrittlement and Fracture Mechanisms in Laser Beam and TIG Welded Joints of S960MC Ultra-High-Strength Steel
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Language: English
Page range: 442 - 448
Submitted on: Mar 6, 2026
Accepted on: Jun 9, 2026
Published on: Jun 23, 2026
Published by: Quality and Production Managers Association
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