Metallic glass, amorphous alloy energy storage and restitution is compared to a traditional crystalline alloy by dropping a steel ball bearing similtaneously on each type of alloy.
The experimental demonstration is shown in an entertaining way in the video just added to my video wall - widget above. In fact this video is also a window to 16 others. So stay tuned and watch all 17 demos.
An excellent souce of ideas for the innovator.
A full description from the basic ideas which differentiate metals from glasses through to some of the most recent research on metallic glasses, are described in simple terms for the general reader as well as the material scientist.
Aspects such as corrosion resistance, strength, toughness and energy storage are described in quite simple terms for the general public, and the technical minded in the article entitled
When-cleavage-is-a-bad-thing
Materials Science, Technology and Engineering: Durable-Sustainable Development, Materials and Environment: Physical - Chemical, Processing, Melting, Remelting, Applications, R & D to Market, Steels, Special Alloys, Superalloys, Smart Materials, Coatings, Micro-Nanoscale Science and Technology
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Saturday, 29 January 2011
Friday, 28 January 2011
NEW - OPEN SOURCE - SCIENCE ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL BOOKS - FREE TO DOWNLOAD
AS I WRITE, THE MATERIALS SCIENCE LIBRARY CURRENTLY HOLDS 20 TITLES, ADD 14 EARTH SCIENCE TITLES, PLUS 39 TECHNOLOGY TITLES, AND EVEN MORE EXTENSIVE ENGINEERING COLLECTION (122 Electrical & Electronic, 83 General Engineering) etc...
Materials Science (20)
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- E-learning (2)
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Tuesday, 25 January 2011
UK University rank 2010 Final. Check it out
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