NASA's ISS Research Enhances Earth's Advanced Materials

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Products will be revealed after advanced materials research conducted in microgravity conditions by the International Space Station.

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NASA's BRAINS (Brazing of Aluminum alloys IN Space) experiment found an adequate temperature of 450℃ to bond metals instead of destroying them.

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In zero gravity, metals bonding form different patterns, not similar to the ones on earth.

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Amy Hiltabidel's research team carried out their research on Silicon Carbide Fiber-Reinforced Ceramic Matrix Composites for lasting aircraft engines.

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Liquid metal crystals form patterns in zero gravity and were observed in the station's metal alloys experiments.

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The metal crystals create dendrites of specific shapes and sizes that determine the strength of the final metal.

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Everyday products that produce foam can be manufactured better by understanding how bubbles interact in a zero gravity condition.

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Superheating metal oxides, found in space rocks can form "superglass" for phone screens that makes them durable.

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Researchers are studying "soft matter" that change shape easily. These materials behave differently in space which will lead to better performance of certain products.

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The experiments carried out by NASA focus on a dual mission of eliminating Earth-bound challenges through advanced space exploration.

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Further study will specify the costs needed for these implementations and significant engineering work will be required for scalability.

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