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Engineers Create World's Lightest Material

Posted by Soulskill on from the less-filling-tastes-great dept.

ackthpt writes "A team of engineers claims to have created the world's lightest material. Made from a lattice of hollow metallic tubes, the material is less dense than aerogels and metallic foams, yet retains strength due to the small size of the lattice structure (abstract). The material's density is 0.9 milligrams per cubic centimeter. Among other things, it's potentially useful for insulation, battery electrodes, and sound dampening."

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  1. Re:I like it but by sgt+scrub · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Your comment does not compute.

    Can I assume your lack of understanding of materials, math, and aesthetics, is why you posted as a coward.

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