American scientists from new York University (USA) has created a unique composite material on the base metal and nanospheres from compounds of carbon and silicon with extremely low density. The uniqueness of the discovery is that the resulting density allows complex basis without sinking in the water. But despite its light weight, the design of the new material can withstand pressure of more than fifteen hundred atmospheres.

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American scientists from new York University (USA) has created a unique composite material on the base metal and nanospheres from compounds of carbon and silicon with extremely low density. The uniqueness of the discovery is that the resulting density allows complex basis without sinking in the water. But despite its light weight, the design of the new material can withstand pressure of more than fifteen hundred atmospheres.

to Create ultra-lightweight and durable composite material based on magnesium helped numerous experiments of physicists with hollow balls of silicon carbide the size of a few nanometers. Such nanoparticles can offer a number of advantages in comparison with usual plastics and other lightweight materials.

According to scientists, this is ideal for creating light amphibious machines, sheathing of ships, road shields for noise suppression, aircraft and other fields where require high strength and low weight design. Also, the development of scientists does not expand when heated and can tolerate compression and stretching than can not boast of many other mixed materials.

the Ability of metals to withstand extremely high temperatures allows the use of the achievements of Americans in the creation of engine parts, exhaust systems for cars and motorcycles and even armor for military vehicles.