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SLAC researchers uncover copper's surprising melting behavior at extreme temperatures
August 13, 2026
MENLO PARK, California, Aug. 13 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release:

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SLAC researchers uncover copper's surprising melting behavior at extreme temperatures

By Erin Woodward

Key takeaways:

* Researchers used SLAC's electron camera to watch copper atoms melt in real time.

* The team uncovered a key parameter that allowed the copper's crystal lattice to deteri . . .

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