A new type of glass has been created and tested that is stronger and tougher than steel. It has been tested and developed at the U.S. Department of Energy. "The new metallic glass is a microalloy featuring palladium, a metal with a high 'bulk-to-shear' stiffness ratio that counteracts the intrinsic brittleness of glassy materials" (*). This glass becomes more compact when stressed, making it bend instead of breaking(*). This means that for dangerous jobs or experiments, people can be safer when standing behind this glass. In conclusion, this new glass is a great invention and will make the world a better place.
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(*)ScienceDaily 10 January 2011. 11 January 2011
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/01/110110121709.htm.
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