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Crystal alignment explains why magnesium alloy plates resist ballistic impacts better in one direction

Source: Phys.org · Published 6 Oct 2026, 22:40

Magnesium (Mg) alloys offer a pathway to lighter, more efficient aerospace and defense structures because of their low density, high specific strength and excellent damping capacity. However, their…

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