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This review surveys the present knowledge of the mechanisms of decomposition processes in Al-Zn-Mg alloys. The various experimental observations connected with the formation and properties of the different second phase particles are described and critically analysed. The effect of different heat treatments, compositions, impurities, etc on the different stages of the decomposition process is discussed in detail.
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Löffler, H., Kovács, I. & Lendvai, J. Decomposition processes in Al-Zn-Mg alloys. J Mater Sci 18, 2215–2240 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00541825
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