Advanced materials research in the International Space Station (ISS) of NASA is revealing new possibilities for stronger, more efficient products. These experiments, conducted in microgravity conditions, are tackling real-world challenges in manufacturing and construction. The BRAINS experiment (Brazing of Aluminum alloys IN Space) studies metal bonding at precisely 450 degrees Celsius – hot enough to melt metal but not so hot that it destroys the materials being joined. When metals bond in space’s zero gravity, they form different patterns than on Earth. A construction worker using brazing techniques on a bridge support could soon benefit from this research, as it … Continue reading NASA’s ISS Experiments Boost Advanced Materials Development