mindvapors Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 i searched but didnt see this posted: http://www.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=dn7926 Nano-material is harder than diamonds * 18:18 30 August 2005 * NewScientist.com news service * Will Knight A material that is harder than diamond has been created in the lab, by packing together tiny "nanorods" of carbon. The new material, known as aggregated carbon nanorods (ACNR), was created by compressing and heating super-strong carbon molecules called buckyballs or carbon-60. These molecules consist of 60 atoms that interlock in hexagonal or pentagonal shapes and resemble tiny soccer balls. The super-tough ACNR was created by compressing carbon-60 to 200 times normal atmospheric pressure, while simultaneously heating it to 2226°C. The properties of the resulting material were then measured using a diamond anvil cell at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in France. This instrument squeezes a material between two normal diamonds, enabling researchers to study it at high pressure using synchrotron radiation – extremely intense X-rays which reveal the material’s structure. The researchers found their ACNR to be 0.3% denser than ordinary diamond and more resistant to pressure than any other known material. Industrial applications "Our material actually scratches normal diamonds," says Natalia Dubrovinskaia, of the University of Bayreuth, in Germany, who led the research. "We were very excited, and glad." While an ordinary diamond gets its hardness from the strong molecular bonds between each of its atoms, ACNR derives its strength from the fact that it is formed from interlocking nanorods, the researchers say. Dubrovinskaia told New Scientist the material could have a wide range of potential industrial applications. As it is stable at very high temperatures, she says it could be better than normal diamond for deep drilling and polishing abrasive materials. She also believes it will be easy to mass produce the super-tough material. "It's a very reproducible result," she adds. Journal reference: Applied Physics Letters (vol 87, 08, p 3106) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 That's pretty neat... I wonder what kind of applications a material like this would have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 Ya, that's the main aspect that gets my attention. As sumone else mentioned from another site, imagine planes that can withstand crash landings, and oil liners that would never leak. but im seeing a new race to stock up on this material and make everything evil from them. terrorists and happy superpowers alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
__ __ __ __ Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 YEAH OF COURSE TERRORIST WILL USE IT IF U GIVE THEM IDEAS ONLINE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyHorton Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 I was reading somewhere about this stuff bring used almost like wallpaper to coat the inside of your house... your house could be connected to the internet while protecting you from nature... gnarly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 Originally posted by __ __ __ __@Sep 2 2005, 06:18 PM YEAH OF COURSE TERRORIST WILL USE IT IF U GIVE THEM IDEAS ONLINE Quoted post shit, i guess i should edit my post then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Originally posted by Dirty_habiT@Sep 2 2005, 10:58 PM That's pretty neat... I wonder what kind of applications a material like this would have. Quoted post I bet rappers will get it in their teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CACashRefund Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 If it is able to be produced in a thread form, his would very similar to kevlar, only stronger. I believe everything kevlar is used for now it might be applied to that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted September 2, 2005 Author Share Posted September 2, 2005 Originally posted by mr.yuck+Sep 2 2005, 06:30 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (mr.yuck - Sep 2 2005, 06:30 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-Dirty_habiT@Sep 2 2005, 10:58 PM That's pretty neat... I wonder what kind of applications a material like this would have. Quoted post I bet rappers will get it in their teeth. Quoted post [/b] ya, i was already hearing the new lyrics and seeing the new episodes of cribs where everyones showing off their ACNR plated stretch escalades. 50 cent's gonna have to dump that lame bulletproof vest now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunm Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by Dirty_habiT@Sep 2 2005, 10:58 PM That's pretty neat... I wonder what kind of applications a material like this would have. Quoted post bad ass tanks.......iraq problem solved! YAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtime Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 they make artificial diamonds, so this isnt that amazing, people build strong shit out of popsicle sticks all the time, what about that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emergONE Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 haha yeah.. well i learned about that in GT math and science while i was like in 4th grade.. so shit yeah that was a fucking while ago... its nothing new man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeToys Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by mindvapors@Sep 2 2005, 05:10 PM imagine planes that can withstand crash landings Quoted post Too bad the people inside are still going to liquify. I guess it saves the airline company some money though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASER1NE Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Aww damn, just as i was saving for an all diamond bullet proof vest...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by Biggus Dickus+Sep 2 2005, 09:31 PM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Biggus Dickus - Sep 2 2005, 09:31 PM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-mindvapors@Sep 2 2005, 05:10 PM imagine planes that can withstand crash landings Quoted post Too bad the people inside are still going to liquify. I guess it saves the airline company some money though. Quoted post [/b] hey, i put a disclaimer in my post there yogi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnomeToys Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poop Man Bob Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 aka my dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 i mentioned sumone else said it. yogi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26SidedCube Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Originally posted by Poop Man Bob@Sep 2 2005, 11:53 PM aka my dick Quoted post "She wasn't a chicquita hussy, but by the end had caught the starvin' belated banana, gods I churn blood from the pussy, When my dick hard an' shit like aggregated carbon nanorods!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvapors Posted September 3, 2005 Author Share Posted September 3, 2005 aw shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunTimePartyTeam Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 50 cent's gonna have to dump that lame bulletproof vest now. Quoted post Yeah, also too bad: 50 cent thinks his bulletproof vest is made of teflon. Too bad thats a synthetic material used for nonstick pans and not for vests. Maybe he should invest in a kevlar vest before he invests in some new technology. Please correct me if im wrong, i wont be all but hurt about it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty_habiT Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Yeah, I am pretty sure teflon is what they use to make bullets penetrate vests.... what do I know. 50cent is a fucking moron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.yuck Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 Shoot kevlar bullets at his teflon vest and i think you will have something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overtime Posted September 3, 2005 Share Posted September 3, 2005 what about e meat grinder, coudlnt we just meat grinder 50,,,and kanye.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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