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The tag 'plasticity' on WindowsForum.com is used in the context of materials science, specifically discussing a new type of metallic glass that exhibits both high strength and toughness. The content highlights research from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Caltech on a damage-tolerant metallic glass that surpasses known materials in strength and toughness. The term 'plasticity' here relates to the material's ability to deform without fracturing, a key property for structural applications. This tag is relevant for users interested in advanced materials, engineering, and scientific breakthroughs in glass technology.
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    New Glass Stronger and Tougher Than Steel

    Link Removed Link Removed ScienceDaily (Jan. 11, 2011) — Glass stronger and tougher than steel? A new type of damage-tolerant metallic glass, demonstrating a strength and toughness beyond that of any known material, has been developed and tested by a collaboration of researchers with the...
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