Crystal alignment explains why magnesium alloy plates resist ballistic impacts better in one direction

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Magnesium (Mg) alloys offer a pathway to lighter, more efficient aerospace and defense structures because of their low density, high specific strength and excellent damping capacity.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 22:40:05 UTC.

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