Newly created ultralight metallic lattice, formed by a metallic foam of nickel and phosphorus with a regular structure

Newly created ultralight metallic lattice, formed by a metallic foam of nickel and phosphorus with a regular structure. Extremely strong and durable. Will be used in next generation aircraft.

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Ever hear of The Waffle Stone in Maryland? :thinking:

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If you can and if you want, could you share the source of this engineering feat, or at least a link to the article?

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Hope this helps!

Ultralight Metallic Microlattices | Science

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This is not β€œnew” any longer,but it still fascinates me.
Plus I would think they have found lots of clever ways to make use of it by now

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