[M.D. Holloway]

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The atomic structure is the most striking characteristic of the liquid metal alloys as it fundamentally differentiates liquid metal alloys from ordinary metals.

The atomic structure of ordinary or conventional metals and alloys is periodic, where the layout of atomic elements shows repeating patterns over an extended range. This atomic structure is called "crystalline" and limits the overall performance of conventional metals.

Liquid metal alloys possess an "amorphous" atomic structure, which is truly unique. By contrast to the crystalline structure, no discernable patterns exist in the atomic structure of the unique liquid metal alloys. As such, properties superior to the limits of conventional metals can be achieved.

This amorphous atomic structure leads to a unique set of characteristic properties for the family of liquid metal alloys.

These characteristic properties are:
- High Yield Strength
- High Hardness
- Superior Strength/Weight Ratio
- Superior Elastic Limit
- High Corrosion Resistance
- High Wear-Resistance
- Unique Acoustical Properties
One of the direct results of the unique atomic structure of liquid metal alloys is very high yield strength, which approaches the theoretical limit and far exceeds the strength currently available in crystalline metals and alloys. For example, yield strength of over 250 ksi has been achieved in Zr-base and Ti-base Liquidmetal alloys (VIT-001 series). This is more than twice the strength of conventional titanium alloys.