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Making way for better complex alloys
Complex alloys incorporate multiple metals or other principal elements, giving them desirable properties for a range of modern applications–but their complex nature does not necessarily mean they do not rust or fail over time. A new study provides a deeper understanding of how oxidation occurs in these materials.
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The Engineering Alumni Magazine
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