Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, reports that researchers have found that, at least in some nuclear reactors, adding less than 2% of carbon nanotubes to aluminum can dramatically slow the breakdown process that causes it to become porous and brittle.
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Harper International, Buffalo, N.Y., announces that it has received a patent for its advanced carbon fiber oxidation oven technology that enables changing the airflow direction within the oven to produce down-flow and center-to-end flow throughout the process.
Crompion International, Baton Rouge, La., reports that it has developed Cromgard C23, a specialty stainless steel with 23% chromium, 3.5 – 5% nickel, and 1 – 2% molybdenum.
Alcoa, Pittsburgh, announces that it has been awarded a five-year contract from the U.S. Army worth up to $50 million for R&D projects focused on developing innovative lightweighting solutions for ground combat vehicles such as tanks.
