Scientists study cracks in brittle materials

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is part of an international team of scientists that is learning more about how cracks form in brittle materials. The team used both computer modelling 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 armour to machine parts. The research team published their findings in the 30th October edition of Nature...

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