A substance far stronger and harder than conventional iron created
Wednesday, May 28, 2008 - 09:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Researchers at North Carolina State University have created a substance far stronger and harder than conventional iron, and which retains these properties under extremely high temperatures - opening the door to a wide variety of potential applications, such as engine components that are exposed to high stress and high temperatures...
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