Crystal alignment explains why magnesium alloy plates resist ballistic impacts better in one direction

Magnesium (Mg) alloys offer a pathway to lighter, more efficient aerospace and defense structures because of their low density, high specific strength and excellent damping capacity. However, their hexagonal close-packed (HCP) crystal structure makes deformation highly dependent This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.