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The B-Li (Boron-Lithium) system

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Literature was searched through 2002. This work was supported by ASM International. Dr. Guminski is the Alloy Phase Diagram Program Category Editor for binary mercury alloys.

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Borgstedt, H.B., Guminski, C. The B-Li (Boron-Lithium) system. JPE 24, 572–574 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1361/105497103772084723

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