Quantum Mechanics Hack Could Lead to Unbreakable Metals by Leveraging Weird Distortion Of Atoms
A new method of materials testing allows predictions to be made that could lead to the creation of virtually -unbreakable- metals.
The Debrief 8:09 pm on April 10, 2024
Scientists from Ames National Laboratory and Texas A&M University have developed a new quantum mechanics-based method to test materials for their ductility, potentially leading to the production of unbreakable metals. This method leverages local atomic distortion and has already shown promising results for refractory multi-principal-element alloys used in high-temperature applications. The researchers' approach captures non-trivial details that previous methods cannot, enabling thousands of materials to be tested quickly with fewer resources.
- Scientists at Ames National Laboratory and Texas A&M University have developed a new method for testing material ductility using quantum mechanics
- The new method can distinguish between ductile and brittle systems more effectively than current approaches, even for small compositional changes
- It has already proven effective for refractory multi-principal-element alloys used in high-temperature applications
- The method significantly reduces the time required for testing and resource strain compared to previous methods
- The researchers' findings were published in the journal Acta Materialia, with potential applications for creating unbreakable metals for various industries
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