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Observed fracture mechanisms: (a) Scanning Electron Microscopy image of a scratch groove in SL specimen. The black arrow points in the direction of scratch. Fracture processes are evident on the surface (b) A magnified SEM image of the scratch groove; apart from micro-cracking, other fracture mechanisms like (1) crack bridging and (2) crack deflection are observed.
