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Slicing metal to the thickness of a single atom is not feasible with traditional blades, as no blade exists for such precision. However, depositing a monolayer of atoms is achievable using techniques like scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). These methods allow for the manipulation of individual atoms, making atomic-scale construction possible. While theoretically, with enough time and persistence, one could attempt to achieve atomic slicing, it remains impractical with current technology. The discussion emphasizes the distinction between slicing and depositing at the atomic level.
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Is it possible to slice a metal to the thickness of...

...an atom?
 
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Oops...sorry guys. The question is:

Is it possible to slice a metal to the thickness of a single atom?
 
I do not think that a blade exists which could "slice" an atomic monolayer. How ever it is possible, and not uncommon, to DEPOSIT a monolayer.
 
Using the scanning tunneling microscope (STM) or similar devices its possible to move single atoms.
I suppose if you had a lot of time and were persistent enough you could do this.
 

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