Transparent aluminum oxide (TAlOx), a real material despite its sci-fi name, is incredibly hard and resistant to scratches, making it perfect for protective coatings on electronics, optical sensors, and solar panels. On the sci-fi show Star Trek, it is even used for starship windows and spacefaring aquariums.
  • @[email protected]English
    2•6 days ago

    This got me wondering if gallium has the same effect on “transparent aluminum” as it does regular aluminum?

  • @[email protected]English
    1•5 days ago

    Can’t see the actual paper with out paying for a journal subscription. And it’s not mentioned anywhere what acid they used. Is this something I could try myself? It looks simple. Drop some acid on some aluminum and apply a voltage.