R&D 100 Special Recognition 2019: Ultra Low-Wear Coatings @SandiaLabs
R&D 100 Special Recognition 2019: Ultra Low-Wear Coatings @SandiaLabs
Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Researchers at Sandia have developed an extremely wear-resistant alloy, based on the premise of imparting optimally stable nanocrystallinity. This platinum-gold alloy is 10-100x more wear resistant than any other metal and greatly outperforms the "gold standard" of the industry.

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R&D 100 Special Recognition 2019: Ultra Low-Wear Coatings

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