Chaotic Carbide Atomic Structure (IMAGE)

Duke University

Chaotic Carbide Atomic Structure

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A computer model of the atomic structure of one of the new carbides. The jumbled mess of carbon and five metal elements gives stability to the overall structure.

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Pranab Sarker, Duke University

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