Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 50, Issue 16, 1602307(2023)

Effect of GNPs Content on Microstructure and Strengthening Mechanism of GNPs/AlSi10Mg Composite Fabricated by Selective Laser Melting

Liyun Wu1,2,3, Zhanyong Zhao2,3、*, and Peikang Bai2,3
Author Affiliations
  • 1Department of Mechanical Engineering, Taiyuan Institute of Technology, Taiyuan 030008, Shanxi, China
  • 2School of Materials Science and Engineering, North University of China, Taiyuan 030051, Shanxi, China
  • 3Shanxi Key Laboratory of Controlled Metal Solidification and Precision Manufacturing, Taiyuan 030051, Shanxi, China
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    Paper Information

    Category: Laser Additive Manufacturing

    Received: May. 16, 2023

    Accepted: Jul. 6, 2023

    Published Online: Aug. 18, 2023

    The Author Email: Zhao Zhanyong (zhaozy@nuc.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL230838

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