Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal lattice, is known for its exceptional tensile strength. Pound for pound, it is significantly stronger than steel and other conventional materials. While steel is a strong alloy widely used in construction and engineering, graphene's intrinsic strength at the atomic level surpasses it.
Which one of the following materials is strongest?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2015 · Topic: Physical Properties of Materials (Tensile Strength and Yield Strength)
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