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Apple might use metallic glass alloys on back panel in next iPhones

By Faye Oney / April 21, 2017

Apple has published a patent, hinting that the back of its next iPhone may be made of a metallic glass material. The material is created using a micro-alloying process that combines metallic glass with a metal substrate, resulting in a smooth and durable finish.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / November 10, 2015

Fastest silicon phototransistor ever made, welding unweldable metals, and other materials stories that may be of interest for November 10, 2015.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / July 1, 2015

Speeding materials development, structural origins of glass transition, and other materials stories that may be of interest for July 1, 2015.

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Ceramics and glass business news of the week

By April Gocha / October 10, 2014

GT Advanced Technologies goes bankrupt, Alcoa opens aerospace alloy plant, Xaar dropping the axe, David Slutz dishes all, and more ceramics and glass business news of the week for October 10, 2014.

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Roll tide: Powder injection molding powers generator that pulls tidal energy

By Jessica McMathis / April 8, 2014

A team of scientists from Spain’s Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) is working with European researchers to develop a tidal energy generator that’s not only less costly but also more efficient.

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