A new study highlights unknown properties of a strange metal alloy that scientists have dubbed the toughest material on Earth.
A group of researchers has discovered that a special metallic alloy consisting of chromium, cobalt, and nickel is the toughest material on Earth. Based on experiments and tests, as well as findings published in the journal, the alloy is more than 100 times stronger than graphene, which is often considered a “wonder material.”
As noted above, many materials become brittle and easily fracture when the temperatures start to drop. It’s part of why cold temperatures are such a danger to exposed pipes during the winter. However, this particular alloy did the opposite. Further, as the toughest material on Earth, its toughness is hundreds of times higher than the aluminum alloys used in aircraft.
The potential of material this strong is, obviously, mind-blowing. Not only could it allow for stronger spacecraft infrastructure, but it could be used in fracture-resistant containers that store clean energy for use later on. Unfortunately, making use of the toughest material on Earth would be expensive for such endeavors, which is why it’s likely to be limited for the foreseeable future, experts note.
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