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Magnesium alloys are attractive for aerospace and defense because they are lightweight, have high specific strength, and damp vibrations well. Their crystal structure is hexagonal close‑packed (HCP). In an HCP lattice, how the material deforms depends strongly on the orientation of the crystal grains. This orientation dependence can affect how the alloy behaves under impact or load. The study investigates how aligning the crystals can improve ballistic resistance in a preferred direction.

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