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phys.org Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material

Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for protective coatings on electronics, optical sensors, and solar panels. On the sci-fi show Star Trek, it is even used for starship windows and spacefaring ...

Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material

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Transparent aluminum: Tiny acid droplets turn metal into glass-like material

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