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Microstructure and failure of a welded ZnTiCu tube

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A failure analysis of a cracked ZnTiCu welded tube was conducted primarily by using microstructural observations of the weld joint and mechanical testing of related material. The presence of pre-existing welding defects was a major contributor to the failure.

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Pantazopoulos, G., Sampani, A. Microstructure and failure of a welded ZnTiCu tube. J Fail. Anal. and Preven. 5, 16–19 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1361/154770205X65954

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