Preventing corrosion
From complex polymers and plastics to more common items such as window glass and candle wax, amorphous materials abound. These noncrystalline solids are not only prevalent in everyday life but also are an important research area at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. By varying the composition of different elements, Lab scientists have created novel materials such as amorphous carbon films to prevent wear and friction on computer hard disks and complex nanolaminates with unusual ductility. Now, Livermore researchers working on the High-Performance Corrosion-Resistant Materials (HPCRM) project have developed amorphous metal alloys, also known as metallic glasses, that can withstand corrosive environments. Iron-based amorphous alloys can be applied as thermal spray coatings to protect materials exposed to harsh environments, such as containers used for the long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel. [More information]
Preventing corrosion
From complex polymers and plastics to more common items such as window glass and candle wax, amorphous materials abound. These noncrystalline solids are not only prevalent in everyday life but also are an important research area at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. By varying the composition of different elements, Lab scientists have created novel materials such as amorphous carbon films to prevent wear and friction on computer hard disks and complex nanolaminates with unusual ductility. Now, Livermore researchers working on the High-Performance Corrosion-Resistant Materials (HPCRM) project have developed amorphous metal alloys, also known as metallic glasses, that can withstand corrosive environments. Iron-based amorphous alloys can be applied as thermal spray coatings to protect materials exposed to harsh environments, such as containers used for the long-term storage of spent nuclear fuel. [More information]