According to the researchers, they have managed to create a scalable manufacturing method to develop this new metal. The material comprises up of magnesium and is infused with ceramic silicon carbide nanoparticles, at least according to the latest report. The research states the following according to Xiaochun Li, the lead researcher and Raytheon Chair in Manufacturing Engineering at UCLA. When comparing different materials, magnesium happens to be the lightest in weight and is two-thirds the density of aluminum (aluminum has much more durability but it cannot be used in vehicle chassis since it will increase the overall weight of that vehicle). In order to improve the durability of the magnesium-based metal, researchers infused a number of silicon carbide particles smaller than 100 nanometers into magnesium, which added to the metal’s strength, and increased its durability. According to the research, the new material will greatly improve fuel efficiency since less strain will be put on the engine while moving heavy vehicles. In addition, it will also be used in mobile technology, biomedical devices and other electronics too.
