Finishing Touches: New Alloys Offer Alternative To Chrome
Saturday, May 23, 2009 - 22:35
in Physics & Chemistry
Chrome has been used to add a protective coating and shiny luster to a wide range of metal products. But those features come at a heavy cost. The industrial process to create chrome is dangerous for workers and pollutes the environment. Now researchers have developed a new nickel-tungsten alloy that is not only safer than chrome but also more durable.