Strength, ductility and corrosion resistance have been simultaneously obtained in a low-density lithium-containing magnesium alloy, thereby enhancing its potential use in transportation.
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Frankel, G. Ready for the road. Nature Mater 14, 1189–1190 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat4453
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