US creates almost indestructible metal foam for nuclear reactors, extreme engines
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North Carolina State University developed Composite Metal Foam (CMF) using hollow steel spheres in a steel matrix. CMF withstood 1.3 million stress cycles at 1,112°F, outperforming solid steel for nuclear and aerospace applications.
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