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science-and-technology2 years ago

Breakthrough: Scientists Develop Unbreakable Glass

Scientists have developed a new type of oxide glass with unprecedented toughness by utilizing paracrystallization, a process that creates crystal-like structures within the glass. Under high pressures and temperatures, the aluminosilicate glass was transformed into a paracrystalline state, which significantly increased its resistance to stress and damage. The resulting glass exhibited a toughness never before measured for oxide glasses, while maintaining its transparency. This breakthrough could lead to the development of more durable and damage-resistant glass products in various industries.

science-and-technology2 years ago

Unbreakable Glass: Researchers Develop Supreme Toughness in Paracrystallized Aluminosilicate

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed a highly damage-tolerant glass by paracrystallizing aluminosilicate glass under high pressures and temperatures. The resulting paracrystalline structures significantly increase the toughness of the glass, reaching a value never before measured for oxide glasses. The transparency of the glass is not affected, and the paracrystalline structures dissolve under external forces, enhancing the glass's internal plasticity and preventing breakage or cracking. This discovery opens up possibilities for developing highly damage-tolerant glass materials.