Unveiling oxidation-induced super-elasticity in metallic glass nanotubes
Date | 2nd, Feb 2024 |
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Source | Phys.org - Scientific News Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Oxidation can degrade the properties and functionality of metals. However, a research team co-led by scientists from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) recently discovered that severely oxidized metallic glass nanotubes can attain an ultrahigh recoverable elastic strain, outperforming most conventional super-elastic metals. They also discovered the physical mechanisms underpinning this super-elasticity.