Super-elastic alloy is first known metal to get springier as it heats up
By A Mystery Man Writer
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City University of Hong Kong researchers have accidentally discovered a first-of-its-kind alloy that retains its stiffness instead of softening as the temperature rises. Indeed, high-entropy Elinvar appears to get stiffer and springier as temperatures approach 1,000 K (727°C, 1,341 °F). No other known metals have been found to behave this way.
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Super-elastic alloy is first known metal to get springier as it
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Super-elastic high-entropy Elinvar alloy discovered with potential
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Super-elastic alloy is first known metal to get springier as it
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Super-elastic alloy is first known metal to get springier as it
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Super-elastic alloy is first known metal to get springier as it
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Super-elastic high-entropy Elinvar alloy discovered with potential
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