Astronauts on the International Space Station have begun running an experiment that could shine new light on how metal alloys are formed.
Materials Science
Jan 10, 2018
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This image shows how a metal alloy could look like as it solidifies – using a transparent organic mixture as a stand-in for metals. Likened to a 'star rain', the fir tree-like crystallisations that form during the casting ...
Materials Science
Dec 20, 2017
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By deliberately interrupting the order of materials - by introducing different atoms in metal or nanoparticles in liquid crystals - we can induce new qualities. For example, metallic alloys like duralumin, which is composed ...
Condensed Matter
Oct 11, 2017
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A day after a deadly earthquake struck Mexico City, University of Nevada scientists will mimic quakes to test new bridge designs developed to help the structures better withstand violent temblors.
Engineering
Sep 20, 2017
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A new heating method for certain metals could lead to improved earthquake-resistant construction materials.
Condensed Matter
Aug 31, 2017
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A research team at NIMS and Nagaoka University of Technology developed high strength magnesium sheet metal that has excellent formability comparable to that of the aluminum sheet metal currently used in body panels of some ...
Materials Science
Jul 24, 2017
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Modern aircraft and power generation turbines depend on precision-machined parts that can withstand harsh mechanical forces in high-temperature environments. In many cases, higher operating temperatures lead to more efficient ...
Condensed Matter
Jun 29, 2017
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Liquid metals can be fairly good atom thieves. Scientists use a liquid metal technique to selectively remove elements from a block of well-mixed metals and create intricate structures. However, researchers didn't know how ...
Condensed Matter
Jun 13, 2016
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Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering (NSE) doctoral student Cody Dennett cannot measure firsthand the powerful pummeling taken by structural parts in the heart of working nuclear reactors. Instead, he has developed ...
Condensed Matter
Jun 1, 2016
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Researchers at the University of Lorraine in France say that quasicrystals, a type of complex metal alloy with crystal-like properties, can be useful in the design of new composite materials.
Materials Science
Oct 31, 2014
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