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Acoustic detection method may identify early cracks in ceramic capacitors and beyond

By April Gocha / March 24, 2016

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology may be on to something that can help with better monitoring of ceramic capacitors—they have devised a new nondestructive method that may be able to detect cracks in materials before they lead to device failure.

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Other materials stories that may be of interest

By April Gocha / January 6, 2016

Boron nitride flexes its muscles, five things to know about crystals, and other materials stories that may be of interest for January 6, 2016.

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Snap, crackle, pop: Rice Krispies reveal compaction bands wave through crushed porous, brittle materials

By April Gocha / November 24, 2015

Researchers at San Diego State University and beyond are using food as an experimental medium to uncover phenomena of materials science.

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