Copper and zinc atoms are different sizes. This distorts the regular lattice structure in brass, so layers of atoms cannot slide over each other so easily. This makes brass stronger than copper or ...

A recent article published in npj Materials Degradation explored the defining role of nanoscale heterogeneities in corrosion ...

Gold and other very unreactive metals do not oxidise in air at all. Corrosion close corrosionThe destruction of a metal by oxidation or chemical action, eg rusting. happens when a metal continues ...

A recent article in Scientific Reports proposed enhancing the corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of AZ31b magnesium ...

Corrosion costs trillions of dollars globally ... Atomic-scale understanding of oxide growth and dissolution kinetics of Ni-Cr alloys, Nature Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-54627 ...

High entropy alloys, with unique compositions, enhance material performance, making them crucial for high-stress applications in aerospace and power generation.

Finding ways to enable nuclear reactors and other energy technologies to operate reliably and efficiently while also reducing ...