New Alloy Stronger Than Fe And Ti 448
SoCalChris writes "According to this article on MSNBC.com, researchers at CalTech have discovered a new alloy that is stronger than steel and titanium, can be cast in a mold like plastic, and sharpened like glass. The first plans for the new alloy are to be used in golf clubs, baseball bats, skis, and cell phone covers."
Re:only time ... (Score:2, Interesting)
Hazardous? (Score:3, Interesting)
Does this make this alloy hazardous as well?
So, try this idea out: (Score:3, Interesting)
So, I can now make highly accurate metal parts in my home with zero machining or finishing stages.
Combine that with a computer controlled mill to make the wax images for the ceramic molds, and I can now build anything that the properties of the metal will support.
Technology kicks so much ass. And marketing-speak sucks donkey nuts.. what ARE the properties of this metal? How thick does it have to be to be used as a gun-barrel? Rigidity? mmm.. sigh.
Bicycle Frame (Score:2, Interesting)
This would be great for bicycle frames, especially if it can be more easily handled than titanium.
My hope is that it means that I can go really fast without losing weight. Because, as we all know, getting a really light bicycle means that one can be as fat as one likes and go fast.
Best wishes, BobField Expedient (Score:3, Interesting)
Moral of the story: "pointiness" has never been a major issue with armor-piercing ammo. It's all about the sectional density.
Re:Fatigue strength? (Score:2, Interesting)