R Radioactive Well-known member Member Joined Jan 1, 2000 RO Number 3238 Messages 4,831 May 12, 2015 #1 http://engineering.nyu.edu/press-release/2015/05/12/metal-composite-will-literally-float-your-boat Silicon carbide reinforced Magnesium foam. Lighter than water. Of course, no mention of any electrolysis issues...
http://engineering.nyu.edu/press-release/2015/05/12/metal-composite-will-literally-float-your-boat Silicon carbide reinforced Magnesium foam. Lighter than water. Of course, no mention of any electrolysis issues...
J jtybt15 Active member Member Joined Feb 1, 2001 RO Number 3300 Messages 9,535 May 13, 2015 #2 they said floor. no mention of hull. Makes you wonder of fatigue fracture and water passing thru.
GeeBee Well-known member Member Joined Jan 1, 2000 RO Number 385 Messages 2,888 May 14, 2015 #3 Water and magnesium, there is winner.
S Sandy Active member Member Joined Jan 1, 2000 RO Number 1159 Messages 6,383 May 14, 2015 #4 It will be interesting to see what practical uses this material will actually be put to. If you do run in to a problem offshore, you might be able to McGyver-up a flare from the stuff.
It will be interesting to see what practical uses this material will actually be put to. If you do run in to a problem offshore, you might be able to McGyver-up a flare from the stuff.
