How Does a Crystal Turn Space Inside Out?

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The discussion revolves around a newly discovered type of crystal characterized by an exceptionally high internal surface area, with comparisons made to the area of tennis courts. Participants explore the implications of this unique property, including humorous takes on storage and density.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants highlight the remarkable internal surface area of the crystal, noting it is equivalent to 17 tennis courts per gram.
  • Others express humor regarding the measurement, with one participant indicating a preference for more conventional measurements over "rubber duck" ratios.
  • A participant suggests a whimsical application of the crystals in jewelry, specifically a tennis bracelet.
  • There are inquiries about the density of these crystals and their potential utility in organizing space.

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The discussion includes a mix of lighthearted commentary and genuine curiosity about the properties of the crystals, with no consensus on the practical implications or specific characteristics such as density.

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Participants do not provide detailed scientific explanations or definitions, leaving some assumptions about the properties of the crystals and their applications unaddressed.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in materials science, crystal structures, or those looking for creative applications of scientific discoveries may find this discussion engaging.

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A NEW kind of crystal is so riddled with holes that a mere gram of the material has an internal surface area equivalent to 17 tennis courts, a record, the British science journal Nature reports today.

http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,8588873%255E1702,00.html
 
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I am so happy because I was running out of space to store my tennis court collection!
 
Originally posted by zoobyshoe
I am so happy because I was running out of space to store my tennis court collection!
GASP! ME, TOO!
 
tennis courts per gram

My new favorite ratio.
 
grrrrr an annoying ratio...at least its not "rubber duck" measurements...which annoy me! how dense are these crystals?? one in my bedroom would sort out the mess NO PROBLEM!
 
Zen thought of the moment: Setting these crystals in a tennis bracelet.
 

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