Engineers Show How to Inhibit Fractures in Solid Surfaces of Aircraft, Electronic Devices

Engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have found that a strong electric field can stabilize the surface of metals and other solids that conduct electricity, inhibiting the formation of cracks caused by stress. This innovation could improve the function and reliability of a wide variety of machines including aircraft, electronic devices and medical transplants.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news120931099.html">Engineers Show How to Inhibit Fractures in Solid Surfaces of Aircraft, Electronic Devices</a></p> <p>Engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have found that a strong electric field can stabilize the surface of metals and other solids that conduct electricity, inhibiting the formation of cracks caused by stress. This innovation could improve the function and reliability of a wide variety of machines including aircraft, electronic devices and medical transplants.</p>