Electromagnetic Stirring versus ECAP: Morphological Comparison of Al-Si-Cu Alloys to Make the Microstructural Refinement for Use in SSM Processing

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Globule size, grain size, circularity shape factor, and RQI of the Al-4.0wt%Si-2.5wt%Cu samples alloy heat-treated (584°C) at 60% of solid fraction in 0, 30, and 90 s.

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