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Scientists in Japan say they have found a way to create a new type of glass that’s almost as strong as steel and nearly unbreakable.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo’s Institute of Industrial Science have published findings of their experiments in the journal Nature Scientific Reports, a breakthrough that could change commercial use of glass.
Glass as we currently know it, is based on silica (silicon dioxide), the main component of sand. The innovative method that the Tokyo team has come up with uses a different process for creating safer, indestructible glass. The secret ingredient used in creating the durable glass is alumina, an oxide of aluminum. Mixed with silicon dioxide, it results in an exceptionally tough glass.
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In Tulsa, Oklahoma, it is against the law to open a soda bottle without
the supervision of a licensed engineer.
(Score: 4, Flamebait) by aristarchus on Monday November 09 2015, @06:44AM
What are you on about, Runaway? Too late at night for you? This is glass, Aluminum Oxide glass. What you are talking about is silicon dioxide glass,only with a significant amount of lead added. Don't see that advertised much lately. But Crystal is still just glass! And this new stuff is glass! Solid State Solution type glass. So can you return us to our regularly scheduled discussion of reverse discrimination against gamerguys?