Every once in a while I come across an interesting article that I think is of interest to the general engineering and surveying community. I just read a short Tech & Science article on the Newsweek website called “Scientists Create the Superman of Metals”, and thought I would share it on our blog.
A group of scientists say they have created the Superman of metals, a material so strong and lightweight it could lead to the creation of faster vehicles and revolutionize the airline and automotive industries.
Engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles, used a combination of ceramic silicon carbide nanoparticles and magnesium. The new metal boasts a stiffness-to-weight ratio that far surpasses other strong metals that engineers have reliably used for generations. The metal is also capable of absorbing and withstanding high heat without having its integrity altered.
You can read the entire article here: http://www.newsweek.com/scientists-create-superman-metals-409031
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