Fig. 1. SLM sample preparation. (a) Scanning strategy; (b) SLM specimen

Fig. 2. Schematics of sample size. (a) Metallographic sample ; (b) tensile sample

Fig. 3. Microstructures of sample. (a)(b) X-Y plane of SLM sample; (c)(d) Y-Z plane of SLM sample; (e)(f) HIP sample

Fig. 4. EDS analysis results of precipitated phase. (a) SEM image of precipitated phase; (b) line scan result; (c)(d) spot analysis results

Fig. 5. EBSD inverse pole figures and pole figures. (a)(d) X-Y plane of SLM sample; (b)(e) Y-Z plane of SLM sample; (c)(f) HIP sample

Fig. 6. Grain boundary characteristics. (a) X-Y plane of SLM sample; (b) Y-Z plane of SLM sample; (c) HIP sample; (d) grain boundary misorientation angle distribution

Fig. 7. Tensile properties. (a) Stress-strain curve; (b) tensile properties of SLM sample; (c) tensile properties of HIP sample

Fig. 8. Fracture characteristics of SLM transverse sample. (a) Fracture morphology; (b) cleavage plane; (c) lack of fusion defect;

Fig. 9. Fracture characteristics of SLM vertical sample. (a) Fracture morphology; (b) dimples

Fig. 10. Fracture morphologies of HIP sample. (a) Transverse sample; (b) vertical sample