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Can gold melt at room temperature? Melting temperature depression!

Posted on February 14, 2018

by Meng Wu edited by Alicia McGeachy Gold is one of the most highly desired metals in the world. The precious yellow metal is rare in nature and has been used as a medium of …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Alicia McGeachy, gold, melting point, Meng Wu, nanoparticles, pressure, size, surface area2 Comments

The Science Behind Deflate-Gate

Posted on January 27, 2015

by Bob Hamers The football community is abuzz about the latest scandal to hit football – deflate-gate! The New England Patriots are accused of intentionally using footballs with pressure lower than that allowed by the …

Posted in Sustainable NanoTagged Bob Hamers, deflate-gate, football, ideal gas law, pressure6 Comments

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