Flaws become reinforcements: Engineered crystal defects strengthen metals without changing their chemistry

T2Covered by 1 source · first reported by Phys.org / ScienceDaily (tech) at 18 Oct, 11:40 UTC

Scientists have found a way to use defects in crystals to engineer stronger materials, according to a new study.

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• T2Flaws become reinforcements: Engineered crystal defects strengthen metals without changing their chemistryPhys.org / ScienceDaily (tech)18 Oct, 11:40