Hidden gems: New composites are stiffer than diamond

Using a unique combination of barium titanate and tin, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have made the first known material that's stiffer than diamond. The group published its results in the Feb. 2 issue of Science.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news90778166.html">Hidden gems: New composites are stiffer than diamond</a></p> <p>Using a unique combination of barium titanate and tin, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have made the first known material that's stiffer than diamond. The group published its results in the Feb. 2 issue of <i>Science</i>.</p>