Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material
Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material
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Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for protective coatings on electronics, optical sensors, and solar panels. On the sci-fi show Star Trek, it is even used for starship windows and spacefaring ...
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