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Microstructure

Dual Grain Size

Also known as: Duplex Grain Size, Duplex Grain Structure

A containing two distinct grain size populations within the same material, rather than a single, uniform grain size — for example, a mixture of coarse and fine grains resulting from uneven or abnormal grain growth. It can to non-uniform mechanical properties compared with a material with a single, consistent grain size.

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