Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new aluminum-cerium alloy capable of withstanding temperatures up to 500 degrees Celsius. This breakthrough utilizes an abundant rare-earth byproduct to create…
Researchers at two U.S. national laboratories have developed a new metallic alloy that maintains extreme toughness and strength at temperatures exceeding 1,200 degrees Celsius. This refractory high-entropy alloy overcomes traditional…
Researchers at Lawrence Berkeley and Oak Ridge National Laboratories have identified a chromium-cobalt-nickel alloy with the highest fracture toughness ever recorded. The material becomes stronger and more ductile at cryogenic…
Researchers studying the Saint-Séverin meteorite have identified tetrataenite, a rare iron-nickel alloy that could replace rare-earth elements in high-performance magnets. The discovery reveals that phosphorus acts as a catalyst, allowing…
Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have observed metal autonomously healing microscopic cracks for the first time. This discovery confirms a decade-old theory and could revolutionize engineering by extending the lifespan…
