Chapter 417 Research competition intensifies, Shapley: I cant think of a reason why we cant catch up!
carbon.
non-metallic elements.
The chemical symbol is C and it is located in group IVA, the second period of the periodic table of elements.
It is stable at room temperature, not easy to react, has extremely low toxicity to the human body, and can even be safely ingested in the form of graphite or activated carbon.
Carbon is one of the most common elements, widely present in the atmosphere and earth's crust in various forms, and is closely related to life on earth.
All life on earth can be called carbon-based organisms.
In the fields of chemistry and industry, carbon has many allotropes, such as diamond, graphite, graphene, fullerene, etc.
These allotropes are widely used in aviation, medical, petrochemical, national defense and other fields.
In addition, carbon element has a little-known characteristic. Its melting point is the highest among elements. The specific data is that the melting point is 3500 degrees Celsius and the boiling point is also as high as 4827 degrees Celsius.
Compare it and you will know how high the data is.
For example, the melting point of iron is 1538 degrees Celsius, and the boiling point is 2750 degrees Celsius. Tungsten, the metal element with the highest melting point, is only 3410 degrees Celsius, and its boiling point is 5660 degrees Celsius.
Sulfur, which is also a non-metallic element, has a melting point of only 112.8 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of 444.6 degrees Celsius. Silicon, the other most common stable element, has a melting point of 1410 degrees Celsius and a boiling point of 2355 degrees Celsius.
The element carbon is so important, so discovering its 'upgraded element' is naturally unusual.
This discovery must be of great significance.
Wang Hao finally understood why Zhou Qing and Wang Hui were so excited. He was silent for a long time and took a deep breath before asking, "How did you find out?"
Zhou Qing pointed to the data on the computer and said, "It's still lithium carbonate."
"In this experiment, we continued the magnetization data of first-order lithium compounds and found that compared with other lithium compounds, the magnetization data of lithium carbonate were lower."
"The data deviation was very small. We didn't pay attention to it at first and thought it was caused by errors."
"But I later discovered several species with anomalies in the low magnetization data. They have a common feature, which is that they contain carbon."
After Zhou Qing finished speaking, he stared at Wang Hao seriously, waiting for his judgment.
Wang Hui added, "The data deviation is not large and is still within the error range, but it is all on the low side, which is definitely worth noting."
"Professor Zhou and I discussed that there are three possibilities. One is that the carbon element has an upgrading phenomenon; the second is caused by normal errors or experimental operations and detection; and the other possibility is that the carbon element itself has a stronger annihilation force.
There is an unknown resistance to the squeezing effect of the field, or in other words, there is some unknown resistance to non-metallic elements."
Wang Hao nodded thoughtfully.
The third point mentioned by Wang Hui is that there may be other undiscovered phenomena, which also makes sense.
When the annihilation force field continues to strengthen, no one is sure what will happen, and it is normal that there are some undiscovered phenomena.
But in comparison, Wang Hao is more willing to believe that he has discovered the first-order carbon element.
At the same time, the conclusion of the discovery of the first-order carbon element itself also refuted some original speculations. For example, they always believed that the first to undergo upgrading phenomena were metallic elements.
This is because the magnetization reaction of metallic elements is very strong, while the magnetization reaction of non-metallic elements is relatively much weaker.
Just compare a piece of data and you will know.
Under the action of a strong annihilation force field, when the magnetization reaction intensity of iron elements reaches 10T, the maximum intensity of non-metallic compounds is less than 0.3T.
The huge difference in the magnetization reaction data, coupled with the fact that the first upgrading element discovered was iron, led them to subconsciously believe that it is easier for metal elements to undergo upgrading.
As for non-metallic elements…
It is uncertain whether the level-up phenomenon can occur, and it may never be discovered.
"That doesn't seem to be the case now."
Wang Hao exclaimed, "If the upgrading phenomenon of carbon element is verified, it will definitely be a remarkable discovery!"
Zhou Qing and Wang Hui nodded excitedly.
"We still need to continue the experiment. Only by truly extracting the first-order carbon can we confirm the new discovery." After Wang Hao made his decision, he immediately went to the annihilation force field experimental base and summoned Xiang Qiansheng, Tang Jianjun and others to work together. Prepare for a new experiment.
The Annihilation Force Field Experiment Base is still digesting the last experiment.
Many people were surprised that Wang Hao left and returned, but Wang Hao did not explain anything. He just asked the experimental team to check and debug the equipment and start the next experiment as soon as possible.
At the same time, he told Qiansheng to prepare some materials.
These include graphite, graphene, fullerene, coal, charcoal, and even a small bag of artificial diamond.
Synthetic diamond can be simply understood as diamond.
Diamonds are one of the most expensive jewelry.
In fact, only larger diamonds are expensive. Artificial diamonds can be considered ordinary materials, and their preciousness is far less than that of some precious metals.
After the meeting ended, Xiang Qiansheng and Tang Jianjun were discussing this issue.
Although Wang Hao did not explain the new experiment, the prepared materials explained everything. Xiang Qiansheng said straightforwardly, "It is likely that first-order carbon was discovered."
"I see it that way too."
The tone of the two people was very relaxed, but they were obviously very excited.
They all know what first-order carbon means. Whether from a scientific and technological perspective or from a research theoretical basis, first-order carbon is much more important than first-order lithium.
First-order lithium is most commonly used in lithium battery manufacturing.
The applications of first-order carbon may cover many important directions such as biomedicine, material manufacturing, aviation, petrochemical industry, national defense, etc.
Even, jewelry.
"In the future, we can use first-order carbon to make diamonds. They don't need to be too big, just over one carat. By then they will definitely be sold all over the world, and rich people will be interested."
Xiang Qiansheng said expectantly.
Tang Jianjun shook his head in thought and said, "The experimental results are not yet certain. From my experience, sudden discoveries like this are often just data anomalies."
This chapter is not over, please click on the next page to continue reading! "...your experience?"
Xiang Qiansheng tugged at the corner of his mouth, not knowing what to say. He really didn't want to hit Tang Jianjun, but could Tang Jianjun's experience be used on Wang Hao?
"never mind."
"Let him feel it himself..."
In the end, he didn't say anything. After all, Tang Jianjun could be called an 'old academician', and it was always not a good idea to attack an old academician with words.
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soon.
The next experiment begins.
The annihilation force field lasted for more than ten minutes, and the magnetized materials inside were sent to the material testing center in time for data analysis and subsequent research.
Of course, the most important thing is to separate the possible first-order carbon elements.
This is very difficult work.
The extraction of first-order lithium is relatively easy, because the melting point and boiling point of first-order lithium are very low. In a vacuum environment, pure first-order lithium can be obtained by simply using the principle of increasing the melting point and boiling point of elements.
First-order carbon is different.
The boiling point and melting point of carbon are too high. Because the element is unstable and can react chemically with various elements, the extraction work must also be carried out in a vacuum.
At the same time, very high temperatures must be created.
This is the difficulty.
The extraction method of first-order lithium cannot be used on first-order carbon at all. It is necessary to carefully study the reasonable extraction plan before trying to carry out the extraction work.
The materials testing center is really busy.
Now the scale of the materials testing center has been greatly expanded, with several more groups than before, and a total of dozens of researchers.
Wang Hui and Zhou Qing are the main persons in charge.
Other researchers include Tian Shimin, Wang Yongjun, Zang Wanli and others. They each lead their own teams and are responsible for the research of upgraded elements.
In the research direction of upgraded elements, work is relatively free, because first-order iron and first-order lithium are officially sold to the outside world, and many institutions are involved in research.
In this case, it is difficult to make any big discoveries.
In fact, most researchers still hope to be busier, which means they may make big discoveries.
This day has finally come.
First order carbon!
Their research will definitely shock the world if it is revealed. Everyone is very active and uses their brains to study how to carry out extraction work.
Everyone is working towards one goal.
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at the same time.
A major event related to the research on annihilation force fields occurred internationally.
Alliance O, together with several countries including Country R and Country H, announced their support for the International Annihilation Theory Organization and raised a total of 10 billion euros to support the next stage of research work.
At the same time, the famous physicist Bill Bryan served as the new head of the International Annihilation Field Organization.
This news was interpreted by the media with two key points.
One is the International Annihilation Theory Organization's "Resurrection", which has raised enough funds to carry out the next stage of research. According to the technical direction disclosed by the organization, next year they will be able to create an annihilation force field with a strength exceeding 5 times.
The second is that Amrican was officially kicked out.
Amrican took the lead in establishing the International Annihilation Theory Organization and allocated the largest amount of funds to support the organization's research.
Later, billions of dollars in follow-up support were announced. As a result, the funds have not been received until now. Instead, they announced a separate "Groom Lake Project" and all the Amrican scientists involved in the research were withdrawn from the organization.
This also means that Amrican has withdrawn from the International Annihilation Theory Organization, but it has not been officially announced.
Now the O Alliance has united with several other countries to publicly support the International Annihilation Theory Organization and signed a new scientific research cooperation plan, and Amrican has been excluded.
If American wants to join the International Annihilation Theory Organization, it will not be possible to enter with just one sentence. It will definitely need to apply again and obtain the consent of other participating countries.
There will definitely be a price to pay for this process.
Amrican was naturally very dissatisfied. They took the lead in establishing the International Annihilation Theory Organization, but they were directly kicked out publicly?
Even if they really have no intention of continuing to participate...
But, it’s so shameless!
Next, several members and officials of Amerikan stood up and expressed their dissatisfaction with the O Alliance and several other countries, believing that they were still participating countries in the International Annihilation Theory Organization, but they never said whether they would provide financial support to the organization.
Of course they can't talk about support.
The "Groom Lake Project" is consuming a lot of money, and they have no intention of continuing to participate in the International Annihilation Theory Organization. They just want to retain their quota and continue to obtain technology sharing rights.
This protest is of course meaningless.
The International Annihilation Theory Organization has received financial support and is determined to conduct the next stage of research. International research on strong annihilation force fields has formed three obvious 'factions'.
One is a flower grower.
One is Amrican's "Groom Lake Project".
Finally, there is the International Annihilation Theory Organization.
The reason why the O Alliance and several other countries decided to organize the International Annihilation Theory Organization was that they had no choice.
Whether it is the research of the flower growers or Amrican's "Groom Lake Project", they cannot participate at all, but the strong annihilation field technology must be studied.
The idea of these countries is simple.
Even if the annihilation field technology cannot compete for the first place, it still must have the corresponding technology, which can be extended to develop the accompanying annihilation technology. Otherwise, there is not even 'backward' technology, and it is impossible to develop annihilation technology.
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Meanwhile, the International Annihilation Theory Organization remains unnoticed.
Even though they have a lot of national support behind them, the research direction has been determined, and the progress of the next stage has been determined, which is to create a strong annihilation force field with a strength exceeding 5 times.
The data for flower growers is ‘8 times’.
Most people believe that Amerikan's huge "Groom Lake Project" and the research led by Gamow Shapley have hope of surpassing the technology of flower growers.
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Nevada, Virginia City.
Gamow Shapley was taking two big shots to visit the base, and he kept talking about the research on strong annihilation field technology on the way.
Regarding the research direction based on upgraded element materials, he talked about the results discussed by many scholars and continued to emphasize that the research direction has broad prospects.
The two big figures are the number one decision-maker and Druk Bent.
Druk Bent gave absolute support to Gamow Shapley, and the No. 1 decision-maker agreed to the Groom Lake Plan, so he would naturally support Gamow Shapley.
They briefly heard about the research direction.
Gamow-Shapley's attitude gave them great confidence, and they no longer talked about research problems that were difficult to understand.
The No. 1 decision-maker asked about the technology of Wang Hao's team, "Mr. Shapley, what do you think of the technology of flower growers? According to the information we gathered, they are probably still using... what is it called?"
He looked at the casual secretary.
The secretary immediately reminded, "High-pressure mixed materials."
"Yes, high-voltage material." The No. 1 decision-maker nodded and added, "What do you think? They also used this material to create an 8x power."
"That's already the limit."
Gamow-Shapley affirmed, "I have discussed it many times with others and we all think that the research of Wang Hao's team has reached its limit."
"In recent months, they have made no new discoveries as evidenced by this."
"Their 8-magnification is not necessarily directly manufactured, but may also use other methods, such as high magnetic interference. Experiments have shown that high magnetic fields have a repulsive effect on strong annihilation force fields, and may enhance the strength of the force field."
"But in any case, their research has reached its limit. If they want to improve further, they must find other directions. Obviously the new direction can only be to replace the basic materials."
"The first-order material is the direction."
The No. 1 decision-maker pursed his lips and asked, "But the current first-order materials are also made by them. We have to spend a lot of money to purchase materials."
"There's no way around it, Mr. Decision-maker No. 1."
Gamov-Shapley said, "Our technology has fallen behind. Now we have to find ways to catch up. The money we spend is the price of falling behind."
"This is the case in every field. The materials we produce in other directions are sold to other countries at high prices. Now that the technological defense line is being annihilated, we must also pay the price of insufficient technology."
"That's why we must step up research and achieve technological catch-up."
"But Mr. No. 1 decision-maker, don't worry, catching up is only a matter of time. We have invested tens of billions of dollars in the world's largest research. We have the best team of scientists and the most complete talent system...
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"I can't think of a reason why we can't catch up!"
Looking at Gamow Shapley's face full of confidence, the No. 1 decision-maker nodded with satisfaction, shook his hand and said, "I can't think of it either!"