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| Dwayne | Jun 3 2005, 09:41 PM Post #1 |
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| Dwayne | Jun 4 2005, 02:19 AM Post #2 |
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Now imagine that ... transparent aluminum. And it sounds like from the process being used, that transparent steel, titanium and other materials are just over the horizon. |
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| DEFIANT | Jun 4 2005, 02:31 AM Post #3 |
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Very intresting that they may have a new glass-like material. But did the article mention what's good about it (I read it, but I didn't see any mention)? Will it be cheaper? Can it be 1 inch thick at 60 feet by 10 feet to withstand the pressure of 18,000 cubic feet of water instead of 6 inches? |
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| Dwayne | Jun 4 2005, 02:38 AM Post #4 |
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Near the bottom of the article ...
In other words, this stuff is almost as tough as traditional alumina (aluminum oxide) used in say, watches and electronics. What unique about this isn't the product itself, but the method used to manufacture it. |
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| DEFIANT | Jun 4 2005, 02:43 AM Post #5 |
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Thanks. |
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| Fesarius | Jun 4 2005, 08:39 AM Post #6 |
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Defiant, Is that the transparent aluminum equation? |
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| DEFIANT | Jun 4 2005, 08:44 AM Post #7 |
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^^^ Yes, I looked up the script just for that. What a waste of time...but somebody noticed...... |
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| Dwayne | Jun 4 2005, 09:12 AM Post #8 |
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Just to be clear, this isn't actually transparent aluminum, it's more like a ruby. But the process will allow them to make sheets of this stuff in very large quantities and it will be super strong compared to glass made of silica. |
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| Fesarius | Jun 4 2005, 09:30 AM Post #9 |
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Dwayne, Thanks. Defiant, Yes, I notice many things on this Board--even when I don't comment on them. Like your Spacely Space Sprocket reference in the other thread--it ain't gettin' by me.
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| Dwayne | Jun 4 2005, 09:47 AM Post #10 |
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Fes ... you are always welcome. |
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| Fesarius | Jun 4 2005, 10:48 AM Post #11 |
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^^^ Dwayne, Thanks. Those are kind words.
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| captain_proton_au | Jun 4 2005, 03:53 PM Post #12 |
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I wonder how malleable it would be? That is, will be see car bodies made from this stuff. A see-through car would be cool |
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| Ngagh | Jun 4 2005, 04:22 PM Post #13 |
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Now that would be cool. |
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| Deleted User | Jun 4 2005, 04:36 PM Post #14 |
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Not if you wanted some back seat action. |
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| captain_proton_au | Jun 4 2005, 04:38 PM Post #15 |
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Or you used the floor as a garbage bin |
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