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China Jon asked in Science & MathematicsEngineering · 1 decade ago

What's the strongest man made substance?

How much stronger is it than natural materials? Please, not only technical specifications...

What is it used for?

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Hardest is not the same as strongest!

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  • rmtzlr
    1 decade ago
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    Scientists have weaved together carbon nanotubes to create sheets of carbon nanotubes. Nine times stronger than same weight steel, can withstand about 34,000 lbs/inch^2 without tearing.

    Source(s): http://www.utdallas.edu/news/archive/2005/carbon-n...
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Synthetic Diamonds

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_diamond

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

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    RE:

    What's the strongest man made substance?

    How much stronger is it than natural materials? Please, not only technical specifications...

    What is it used for?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Titanium. Space shuttle frame components. Also Lt. Dan's "magic" legs.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    http://www.nanotechbuzz.com/50226711/worlds_hardes...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    my guess would be Kevlar

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