Is Aluminium Oxynitride the Ideal Material for a Transparent Bike Frame?

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Aluminium oxynitride is being considered as a potential material for a transparent bike frame due to its superior mechanical properties compared to traditional transparent options like acrylic and polycarbonate. While these common materials offer visual appeal, they lack the strength necessary to support a rider safely. Current research into strong transparent materials highlights aluminium oxynitride as a promising candidate. Its unique characteristics could bridge the gap between aesthetics and structural integrity in bike frame design. Exploring this material further may lead to innovative advancements in bicycle manufacturing.
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Looking to build a bike frame that is made of transparent material. Must be able to safely hold up a rider like typical steel frames. Any suggestions?
 
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Acrylic and Polycarbonate are the most obvious, widely available choices:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poly(methyl_methacrylate)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polycarbonate

Obviously their mechanical properties pale in comparison to the typical alloys and composites used for bicycles, so not a good choice except for the visual interest.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength#Typical_tensile_strengthsGoogling "Strong transparent material" nets more results, including current research on promising new materials.
 

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