Glass You Can Build With: Metallic Glass That's Stronger And Lasts Longer
Monday, March 30, 2009 - 13:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Bulk metallic glass has no crystalline structure, and many kinds of metallic glasses are stronger than their crystalline cousins. But until now they have exhibited poor fatigue resistance -- in other words, they wear out much too fast. Materials scientists have solved the problem with a new way of making metallic glass.