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Can we view Quasicrystals as relatively "low cost" or "more efficient" than steel? The wiki mentions: "The Nobel citation said that quasicrystals, while brittl
by priansh 7y ago
Can we view Quasicrystals as relatively "low cost" or "more efficient" than steel?
The wiki mentions: "The Nobel citation said that quasicrystals, while brittle, could reinforce steel "like armor"
I'm seeing a lot of potential here for building more stable, unbreakable structures here for much cheaper.
(Also, Gundams becoming much more viable!!!)
- Randor 7y agoA few months ago I spent some time looking for the Al-Cu-Fe-Cr quasicrystal frying pan. I couldn't find it so I don't think it's being sold anymore. I read somewhere that the material was reacting with acidic foods and removing the coating.
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