Whats as strong as steel, as light as aluminum, and capable of withstanding ballistic impact, fire, and radiation? Metal foam.
Over a decade ago, engineer Afsaneh Rabiei of North Carolina State Univ… [+3224 chars]
How Super-Strong ‘Metal Foam’ Could Transform Space Travel and Defense - Gizmodo
Composite metal foam performs equally to or better than most conventional metals used in shielding materials, while weighing significantly less, according to new research.
By:Margherita Bassi
Source:Gizmodo.com
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