Boron (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

Rice University

Boron (1 of 2)

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A simulation of one-dimensional boron under stress shows the theoretical material changing phase from a ribbon to a chain of atoms when pulled. The chain returns to ribbon form when the stress is relieved.

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Yakobson Research Group

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