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October 9, 2015 08:44 am PDT
Original Link: http://feeds.boingboing.net/~r/boingboing/iBag/~3/9H3Pc-Am64E/microlattice-metal-thats-10.html
Microlattice: Metal That's 100 Times Lighter than Styrofoam
https://youtu.be/k6N_4jGJADYMicrolattice is "a lattice of interconnected hollow tubes with a wall thickness of 100 nanometers, 1,000 times thinner than a human hair." It's made from nickel and is 99.99% air. As a result, it's very light. Here's a video that demonstrates its properties and discusses its potential use in structural reinforcement and shock absorption.
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