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    Shear Thickening Fluid Armour - Poject Idea

    I am still trying too find nano silica powder I am afraid, every company I've found so far only sells too university's or factory's for Liability reason's. I would use powder instead of foam because its what the army used. Where did you Find the Nano Silica Foam, never heard of such a thing...
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    Shear Thickening Fluid Armour - Poject Idea

    PMMA powder is Nano size particles?? you think i can find PMMA powder or Nano Silica in a local Chemistry Supply store? how costly can it be ordering online? i don't want to have too get a crate of the stuff just too use a cup of it.
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    Shear Thickening Fluid Armour - Poject Idea

    http://www.che.udel.edu/research_groups/wagner/website/awards_files/ADVANCED%20BODY%20ARMOR%20UTILIZING%20SHEAR%20THICKENING%20FLUIDS-Army%20conference%202002.pdf I found a Recipe Book! I got the ethanol ratio Finnaly. I am a bit worried about the thickening fluid now, i think it has too be...
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    Shear Thickening Fluid Armour - Poject Idea

    I need a Permit too get Ethanol where i am from... However Denatured Alcohol should work, its 90 percent Ethanol right? I have not been told the STF ingredients yet and I will let you know if its Nano Silica or Cornmeal as soon as the seller responds. I hope some one responds with the correct...
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    Shear Thickening Fluid Armour - Poject Idea

    "absolute alcohol" should work then, Its 95 per cent Ethanol.I don't think i can find that kinda thing in the Canadian Liquer stores. I heard i can find Ethanol in hardware stores. I asked the Ebay Seller about the STF ingredients and waiting for reply. I only found out about the potential for...
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    Shear Thickening Fluid Armour - Poject Idea

    I plan on using Shear Thickening Fluid i found on Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/Smart-Fluid-remarkable-property-shear-thickening-/300515486252?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item45f81e6a2c I am only having a problem with Ethanol. Is 95 % rubbing alcohol the same as Ethanol??
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    Shear Thickening Fluid Armour - Poject Idea

    How much Ethanol did you use too how much STF ? How Pure does the Ethanol have too be?
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