After the explosion in Hiroshima, scientists discovered an unknown metal
Scientists have identified a unique metal alloy formed during the 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, discovered within microscopic particles in the bay's sand. The material, which possesses a crystalline structure previously unknown to science, may offer insights for developing heat-resistant materials.
Why it matters
The discovery provides new scientific data on the extreme physical conditions created by nuclear explosions and potential applications for material science.
--> Scientists from the University of Florence have discovered a new metal alloy that was formed during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. This material had never before been found in nature.
The alloy was found inside a microscopic particle of Hiroshimaite, extracted from sand on the coast of Hiroshima Bay. Its composition is similar to that of stainless steel, but it has a unique crystalline structure unknown to modern science.
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