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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: thedoc on 21/01/2011 16:20:18

Title: Can we make tough metal glasses?
Post by: thedoc on 21/01/2011 16:20:18

Tougher glasses have been developed than ever before that can both be strong and impact resistant

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Title: Can we make tough metal glasses?
Post by: thedoc on 21/01/2011 16:20:18

Title: Can we make tough metal glasses?
Post by: CliffordK on 22/01/2011 20:11:16

Also see the discussion here
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=36528

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While the metal/ceramic in the photo may not have completely broken apart, it looks like it has lost the majority of its strength.

Due to the cost, low melting point, and a few other things, I doubt this will have very wide applications, although perhaps the technology will be utilized with other metal/ceramic alloys.