Glass does not mean that it is transparent, it only refers to the molecular arrangement of the metal to prevent crystal formation. It is still only an opaque metal. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorphous_metal
And after this, the first paragraph in the article, you have that comment.
"A new type of damage-tolerant metallic glass, demonstrating a strength and toughness beyond that of any known material, has been developed and tested..."
therealm3dJan 11, 2011Buried
Transparent aluminum for the nukuler wessel
FPSmotoJan 11, 2011Buried
Cool, Can see this being used for building glass house and daring people to throw stones at it.
sabz5150Jan 11, 2011Buried
So... is it worth something to ya, laddie? Or should I just punch up 'clear'?
FPSmotoJan 11, 2011Buried
This also means indestructible bongs!
stevensideyliuJan 11, 2011Buried
Good for transporting whales.
lumberingoafJan 11, 2011Buried
Just use the keyboard...
absolutenotJan 11, 2011Buried
A keyboard... how quaint!
getoffmybridgeJan 11, 2011Buried
Thar be whales here!!
trellsaracenJan 12, 2011Buried
*knuckle crack*
stallscribbleJan 11, 2011Buried
Cool, Can see this being used for military application
darth0Jan 12, 2011Buried
Glass does not mean that it is transparent, it only refers to the molecular arrangement of the metal to prevent crystal formation. It is still only an opaque metal. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amorphous_metal
laxxplaya911Jan 11, 2011Buried
Imagine how cool this would be for things like submarines
rfaneJan 11, 2011Buried
Wonder Woman - your plane will be ready soon.
BluntzworthJan 11, 2011Buried
Right on.
michdeJan 11, 2011Buried
Wasn't this in Star Trek?
bugmenot2Jan 11, 2011Buried
Put this in my cellular telephone device.
charlesmayJan 11, 2011Buried
And after this, the first paragraph in the article, you have that comment.
"A new type of damage-tolerant metallic glass, demonstrating a strength and toughness beyond that of any known material, has been developed and tested..."
philbertJan 11, 2011Buried
Sounds similar to transparent aluminum
BluntzworthJan 11, 2011Buried
LOL