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10x Stronger 'Super Ice' Rivals Concrete and Absorbs 70x More Energy
Key Takeaways
- A newly reported form of ice is said to be about 10 times stronger than ordinary ice.
- Its strength is described as rivaling concrete, a common benchmark for structural materials.
- The material reportedly absorbs roughly 70 times more energy before breaking, indicating unusual toughness rather than strength alone.
- Energy absorption matters because it signals a change in failure mode, not just a higher peak load.
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DT Editorial Team··via interestingengineering.com