Extreme heat increases strength of pure metals
February 17, 2026
February 17, 2026
EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 17 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Extreme heat increases strength of pure metals
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* Scientists have long understood that heating a metal softens it
* New study shows that, counterintuitively, heat strengthens pure metal in extreme conditions
* On the other hand, alloyed metals become softer, which is in line with intuition
* Findings cou . . .
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Extreme heat increases strength of pure metals
*
* Scientists have long understood that heating a metal softens it
* New study shows that, counterintuitively, heat strengthens pure metal in extreme conditions
* On the other hand, alloyed metals become softer, which is in line with intuition
* Findings cou . . .