Microstructural Changes and Mechanical Response of Aluminum-Based Composites Prepared with Dispersed CeO₂ Nanoparticles

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SEM images showing the microstructural changes of AA2024-CeO₂ composite after sintering. (a) 1 h. (b) 2 h. (c) 3 h. (d) 4 h. (e) 5 h. (f) 7.5 h.

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