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Observed fracture mechanisms: (a) Scanning Electron Microscopy image of a scratch groove in LT specimen. The black arrow points in the direction of scratch. (b) A magnified SEM image of the scratch groove; mechanisms like (1) crack deflection with almost perpendicular deviations, (2) crack bridging and (3) flaking or chipping are observed along with microcracks.
