New Material Composition Withstands Extreme Impact and Temperature

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  • TBMG-33605
Published January 01, 2019 by Tech Briefs Media Group in United States
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A super-strong alloy of copper and tantalum was created that can withstand extreme impact and temperature, providing high strength and good electrical conductivity. The alloy is a model system with structure that can be passed on to other alternative material systems. Materials based on iron or aluminum, for example, could be used for protection and lethality applications. The alloy also has the potential to be used on spacecraft for deep-space exploration. The same methodology can be applied to other materials, such as nickel or iron, to develop more resilient transportation and sustainable infrastructures.