A representative “puncture” caused by dielectric breakdown of the alumina. A surface pit formed by grain pull-out is circled red, although there are clearly many. (Credit: Shetty, et al; Wiley.) …
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Scientists at Cornell University have directly imaged atoms in molecule-thick glass in the seconds before it shatters–work that may eventually lead to first-principles design of glass materials for strength or other properties.
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Delegates attending the second technical conference organized by the Serbian Ceramic Society in Belgrade, Serbia, Sept. 30–Oct. 1, 2013. (Credit: Mitic.) Last week the Serbian Ceramic Society held its second…
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