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Noncontact thermophysical property measurement of liquid cerium by electrostatic levitation
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The Structure Evolution Mechanism of Ni Films Depending on Hydrogen Evolution Property During Electrodeposition Process
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Effect of MgO on the Viscosity and Structure of CaO-Al2O3-B2O3-Based Non-reactive Mold Flux
The effect of MgO on the viscosity and structure of CaO-Al2O3-B2O3-based non-reactive mold flux was studied by rotational viscometer, molecular dynamics (MD) simulations, and Raman spectroscopy. The results show ...