2022.04.07
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What type of material is“Elastic Metal”?
It is a mysterious material with a soft surface like rubber that takes advantage of the heat resistance that metals have. By integrating the advantages of metal and rubber, we have created a heat-resistant and soft material. These properties were difficult to make compatible with conventional materials!
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Dr. Materials
A doctor who loves materials devoted to research at a Mitsubishi Materials lab.
Hints from agecko!
It utilizes biomimetics, a technology that imitates the structures and functions of living organisms!
We paid close attention to a gecko’s ability to quickly climb vertical walls! Taking a hint from the roughly 600,000 fine bristles that are found on the sole of a gecko, we embedded fine shapes into the surface of the metal.
【Example of applications】
Semiconductors/ Aviation/Aerospace
Expected to be used for a long time even in environments where degradation can easily occur and which resins cannot withstand such as high temperatures and vacuums.
Medical
Expected to be used in a medical setting due to its stain resistance and low impact on the human body.
Applying biomimetics to metals is based on the high level of technology that Mitsubishi Materials possesses.
