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Scientists discover networks of metal nanoparticles are culprits in alloy corrosion

August 04, 2008 | User rating: 4 / 5 after 5 vote(s) | User comments: 1

Oxide scales are supposed to protect alloys from extensive corrosion, but scientists at U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory have discovered metal nanoparticle chinks in this armor.