Illinois researchers create first exact model for atom diffusion in magnesium alloys

Illinois researchers create first exact model for atom diffusion in magnesium alloys 03/16/2017 10:20 AM EDT In order to develop new materials, material engineers need to be able to predict how fast impurity atoms diffuse, or spread, in a crystal over a range of temperatures. Using new computational techniques, researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have constructed the first exact model for diffusion in magnesium alloys. While magnesium is the lightest structural metal, this new model could mean big things for material engineers. Full story at http://illinois.edu/lb/article/574/100351 Source University of Illinois College of Engineering This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111