Graphene
Just found this article on a new material called graphene. Apparently it can be used to create magnetic fields when stretched, among many other fascinating properties. I'm not really sure of the implementation or practical uses of this yet, or how easy or hard it is to aquire/produce, but I thought you guys might find it interesting. The article is here:
http://m.phys.org/news/2015-12-powerful-pseudomagnetic-fields-graphene.html
Is anyone here interested in/experimenting with this or something like it?
http://m.phys.org/news/2015-12-powerful-pseudomagnetic-fields-graphene.html
Is anyone here interested in/experimenting with this or something like it?
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I want to build a home lab / workshop, because hands on experience is imo the best way to learn. Any suggestions on where to start?
Now that I'm done fanboying his videos.....
Here's my input on home labs don't blow it up or make toxic gas by accident. Sorry I know nothing on chemistry to be more help.
Lol I will do my best. I did subscribe to his channel. You've done a great job with it... I love the videos. Where do you get all your materials? I mean I know you can get 100% acetone (I have some), an ultrasound machine for cleaning jewelry, and your basic beakers and distillation set up online, but graphite powder (without sitting there and grinding up pencils, which most likely would not yield a very pure product)? Do you have access to a lab, or do you know of a supply company that will sell to individuals? Or do you just use things that are intended for some other purpose?
I've always thought it would be easy enough to create a scientific 'company' (company on paper alone), and use that to purchase professional supplies. Since I'm not planning on making meth I don't think it would be of big interest to law enforcement. I don't know how much background checking is done, but it's so easy to create companies and websites now that I don't think it would be too hard.