Scientists Study Cracks In Brittle Materials
Sunday, November 23, 2008 - 17:28
in Physics & Chemistry
The Naval Research Laboratory is part of an international team of scientists that is learning more about how cracks form in brittle materials. The team used both computer modeling and experimentation to investigate how cracks grow at low speeds in silicon. This information has potential applications in the development of a variety of materials ranging from armor to machine parts.