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| Mystery of metallic glass is cracked Johns Hopkins University scientists say they have discovered how atoms pack themselves in unusual materials known as metallic glasses. The findings reached by the researchers using state-of-the-art lab techniques and powerful computer simulations will help scientists better understand the atomic scale structure of the material. Scientists set out to decipher how the atoms pack themselves in metallic glass, and they were ultimately able to provide a clear description of this 'mystery'. The results of the two-year research project are reported in the Jan. 26 issue of the journal Nature. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |