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technology6 days ago•2 min saved

3D-Printed Cemented Carbide Outshines Steel in Hardness

Hiroshima University researchers used additive manufacturing to produce tungsten carbide–cobalt cemented carbide via 3D printing, achieving hardness above 1,400 HV—far harder than common steels. The method softens alloy elements rather than fully melting them, delivering a tougher, more wear-resistant metal with less waste, with potential uses in repairing cracks and strengthening construction; the research will be published in the April 2026 issue of the International Journal of Refractory Metals and Hard Materials.

via SlashGear|

#3d-printing #additive-manufacturing #hardness

science6 months ago•4 min saved

Scientists Create Ultra-Hard Meteorite-Like Diamonds in Lab

Scientists have successfully created a sizable meteorite diamond, known as hexagonal or lonsdaleite, which is predicted to be 50% harder than traditional Earth diamonds, potentially revolutionizing industrial applications like drilling and electronics.

via Live Science|

#carbon-structure #hardness #hexagonal-diamond

science6 months ago•2 min saved

Chinese Scientists Develop Ultra-Hard Meteorite Diamonds

Chinese scientists have successfully recreated rare hexagonal meteorite diamonds, known as lonsdaleite, in the laboratory, demonstrating their superior hardness and potential applications in industry and electronics, thus settling a long-standing scientific debate about their existence and stability.

via yahoo.com|

#diamonds #hardness #hexagonal

science-and-technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Carbon Nitrides: The Unbreakable Diamond Rivals

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh, in collaboration with experts from Germany and Sweden, have discovered a new material called carbon nitrides that surpasses the hardness of diamonds. Carbon nitrides exhibit high resistance to heat and possess the necessary components for super-hardness. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize material science and open up new possibilities for various applications.

via Interesting Engineering|

#carbon-nitrides #diamonds #hardness

science-and-technology2 years ago•4 min saved

"The Unbreakable Mystery: Exploring Materials Tougher Than Diamonds"

Diamond is still considered the hardest material for most practical purposes, but there are ways to create diamonds that are even harder. Lonsdaleite, a hexagonal crystal structure made of carbon atoms, is a prime contender for a material harder than diamond. However, it is still being studied and is not yet widely available. Scientists are also exploring the creation of superhard materials that are cheaper and easier to make in the lab, such as nanotwinned diamonds and superhard metals. While diamond remains the reigning champion in terms of hardness, it may face challenges in the future as new materials are developed.

via Livescience.com|

#diamonds #hardness #lonsdaleite