It is known that graphane is a two-dimensional material with unique properties. It consists of carbon hexagons, the shape of which determines its strength. Its characteristic feature is that it exceeds the strength of steel by almost 200 times. It should be noted that research organizations have hardly used this property in the metallurgical industry.
Physicists from the Korea Institute of Technology (KAIST) have found widespread use for it, and now graphane will be one of the most significant materials on the planet. After all, this discovery, which has recently passed environmental audit , is capable of creating a revolution in almost all sectors of the economy, where it is impossible to do without the use of metal materials.
Scientists, in the course of their work, obtained an ultra-strong material, which includes an alloy of graphene, nickel and copper. It should also be noted that the presence of graphane in alloys makes each element several tens of times stronger. For example, copper becomes as much as 500 times stronger and nickel 180 times stronger.
The formula of the invention is rather complicated to understand, but the meaning of the idea can be grasped: graphane and metal were alternately connected several times, resulting in a multilayer metal substrate. It is this technology that makes alloys several times stronger and more reliable metal structures.
Such a breakthrough will undoubtedly make it possible in the near future to produce heavy-duty, reliable and lightweight parts for airplanes, helicopters, ships and other machines by the conveyor method. This will help to significantly reduce fuel consumption, and it will be possible to stay in the air without refueling much more time. This is due to the fact that the entire metal structure accounts for only 0.000004 percent of graphene. Therefore, adding "miracle material" to various alloys, you can significantly reduce the size and weight of metal structures.
