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posted by n1 on Monday November 09 2015, @06:19AM   Printer-friendly
from the smashing dept.

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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  • (Score: 5, Funny) by davester666 on Monday November 09 2015, @07:44AM

    by davester666 (155) on Monday November 09 2015, @07:44AM (#260679)

    Scotty says "You're welcome" from the future.

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  • (Score: 2) by LoRdTAW on Monday November 09 2015, @08:29PM

    by LoRdTAW (3755) on Monday November 09 2015, @08:29PM (#260908) Journal

    Hello computer!