Berkeley Lab and Caltech Develop Superstrong Metallic Glass
Meghan Young — January 14, 2011 — Tech
Who would have known that researchers could develop a superstrong metallic glass that is potentially tougher than steel. Imagine a world where car windshields resist rocks and windows remain intact after a baseball hits it.
Developed by scientists from the Berkeley Lab and the California Institute of Technology, this superstrong metallic glass bends instead of cracks when stressed. This plasticity could introduce a whole new sturdiness to a slew of products out there.
Developed by scientists from the Berkeley Lab and the California Institute of Technology, this superstrong metallic glass bends instead of cracks when stressed. This plasticity could introduce a whole new sturdiness to a slew of products out there.
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Automotive Industry — The automotive industry could use superstrong metallic glass to create more durable and long-lasting windshields.
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Consumer Electronics Industry — The consumer electronics industry could use plasticity technology in the creation of more durable and shatter-resistant screens.
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