Chapter 568: Super fast research and development progress, six material solutions in one breath!
After arriving at the Metal Composite Materials Laboratory, Wang Hao did not do anything extra and went straight into research work.
He explained the situation to Luan Yongshang.
Luan Yongshang finally learned that their cooperation project with the Anti-Gravity Center was to research new materials that conform to the "light energy magnetization power generation technology".
Luan Yongshang had seen 'Light Energy Magnetization Power Generation' before, but it was just a few words' description, and the specific situation was completely unclear. His level was still a bit insufficient, and he didn't even know about the existence of the annihilation force field experimental group. Now he
After knowing the specifics of the project, I realized that the research was related to the 'light-to-electricity' technology of the light pressure engine.
This made Luan Yongshang feel very excited and excited, and he couldn't help but sigh, no wonder Wang Hao came to the metal laboratory in person.
The Light Pressure Engine project of Aerospace Industries is a hot topic in the world. It sounds incredible that a space engine technology that far exceeds the current human technology is actually being put into research.
With shock and excitement, Luan Yongshang introduced several composite materials research related to the project to Wang Hao and his team, especially focusing on TG-315.
"TG-315 is made by mixing several first-order elements. According to the requirements of the anti-gravity center, the new material must have conductive properties, reduce resistance as much as possible, and also need to have a magnetization effect under field force.
And used for light energy conversion..."
"We have planned several plans and are conducting research on two of them, but due to limited first-order materials, several plans have not yet been implemented..."
"The three materials sent all use titanium-silver alloys and silicon compounds."
"The material ratios are all based on experience, and there are several other options..."
Luan Yongshang introduced carefully.
Their main research direction is metal composite materials. Composite materials are new materials that are optimized combinations of material components with different properties.
This kind of material is composed of two or more materials with different chemical and physical properties, combined in a designed form, proportion, and distribution. The purpose is to maintain the advantages of the material properties of each component, and also through the complementation and performance of each component.
Correlation to obtain comprehensive properties that cannot be achieved by a single component material.
The materials required for magnetization-based power generation technology must have the characteristics of strong magnetization, light-to-electricity conversion, strong electrical conductivity, and high temperature resistance.
Taken together, these characteristics obviously cannot be achieved by a single material.
Composites can do just that.
After Wang Hao learned about it carefully, he then visited the laboratory's operation room, then shook his head and said, "Bring over all the research materials for the experiment, and we will study it in detail."
"The purpose of our visit this time is to work together to develop a material that better meets technical needs based on TG-315."
After he finished speaking, he added, "Don't worry, Professor Luan. All the funds for the research will be taken care of by the Anti-Gravity Center. You can just invest with confidence."
This must be emphasized.
The Metal Composite Materials Laboratory is just a provincial-level scientific research institution. The funds they allocate each year are very limited. Many projects require funding from the National Research Foundation.
The cooperation project with the Anti-Gravity Center requires the use of many first-order materials, and the normal internal purchase price is mind-numbing.
Wang Hao talked about the funding issue and called Annihilation Technology Company directly, asking them to send over a dozen first-level materials needed for research, and then he and others studied the materials.
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Luan Yongshang found Li Guowei and Meng Zheng and asked them to explain the information to Wang Hao's team, while he returned to the office to 'calm down'.
What was happening now made him a little overwhelmed. Wang Hao suddenly came to the laboratory, and then quickly established and started the material research and development project.
This quickly skips a lot of steps.
Even though the materials developed are very important, I still feel that it is too fast. They are just a materials laboratory, and the light energy magnetization power generation technology needs experimental verification.
"In other words, Academician Wang is devoted to materials research."
"As for the material testing, it is probably done by the Anti-Gravity Center. He is leading the material research and development, but why did he come here directly..."
Luan Yongshang patted his head hard, feeling that he couldn't figure it out anymore, so he simply stopped thinking about it and just cooperated with what Academician Wang Hao wanted to do.
He quickly realized the benefits of doing research with Wang Hao.
First, there is the material.
The next day, Annihilation Technology Company sent a batch of first-order materials, which included more than a dozen metal materials, including elemental materials such as carbon, silicon, and sulfur, as well as gaseous materials such as hydrogen and oxygen.
This batch of materials was delivered to the laboratory, and the researchers who saw it were all red-eyed.
Not to mention whether they can buy so many first-order materials, even if they can buy them directly, they don't have that much money.
"Does it cost tens of millions? At least..."
"Those gas materials are simply unavailable."
"You can't buy carbon or sulfur!"
"These are prohibited materials, only available to large institutions, and in very limited quantities..."
Judging from the materials delivered, Luan Yongshang also knew Wang Hao's determination. He must solve the problem in the metal composite material laboratory.
After the materials were delivered, the experiment was not started directly.
Wang Hao and his team are still studying the experimental data, and the researchers involved in TG-315 are also working around the experimental data. They mainly help with explanations and will also perform certain analyses.
After fully understanding the information, Wang Hao organized a research meeting, and the participating researchers sat on both sides.
One is Luan Yongshang, Li Guowei, Meng Zheng and others, who represent the Metal Composite Materials Laboratory.
On the other side are Wang Shanqing, Zhang Chunli and others, who represent the Anti-Gravity Center (Light Energy Magnetization Power Generation Technology Team).
Wang Hao asked everyone to express their opinions on materials research, mainly from the metal materials laboratory. After having a large amount of material manufacturing experimental data, his inspiration value has increased to more than 80 points. Coupled with some gains from the meeting, the inspiration value
Over 100 points quickly.
After the meeting, he used the inspiration value to find a way to improve the performance of the material.
The next step is to hand over the work.
Wang Hao did not ask for other people's opinions, but directly explained which processes needed to be improved, and then asked the laboratory to prepare to develop new materials.
soon.
Three days have passed.
The new material was finally produced, and Wang Hao asked Wang Shanqing and Zhang Chunli to return to the annihilation force field experimental team with the material.
Material testing can be done there.
In order to conduct testing faster, Wang Hao also asked the military to cooperate with the use of aircraft transportation. After the materials were delivered to Xihai Airport, they were transported to the Annihilation Force Field Experiment Team by helicopter.
Wang Shanqing and Zhang Chunli also quickly got into work.
The next day, the test results of the new material came out. Wang Shanqing reported excitedly, "At 1120 degrees Celsius, the light-to-electricity conversion efficiency of the new material still exceeds 20%!"
This result is much enhanced than the performance of TG-315.
Luan Yongshang was standing next to Wang Hao. He was very excited when he heard the result, "Academician Wang, TG-315 is only 960 degrees Celsius, which suddenly increased by 160 degrees!"
He was very surprised and excited.
Luan Yongshang already has a certain understanding of light energy magnetization power generation technology, so he naturally knows how high this technology requires materials.
According to past experience, similar high-level research on composite materials and significant results cannot be accomplished in a short time.
The current results subvert the perception.
They just provided experimental data, then held a brief R&D meeting, and then began to explain the manufacturing work of new materials. The performance of the new materials produced was greatly improved?
This process is incredible!
"Is there any other tips for research on composite materials?"
"Why is it so easy to get into the hands of Academician Wang? And we, after studying composite materials for a lifetime, have not found any clear rules?"
Luan Yongshang shook his head with a wry smile.
Of course, there is also theory in the research of composite materials, and there is also certain experience to refer to, but whether it is theory or experience, it is often ineffective when it comes to the experimental manufacturing stage.
The research of composite materials, or in other words, the research of materials in any field, is more than 90% luck and 10% theoretical experience.
Obviously, the role of theoretical experience is not obvious.
If you are very lucky, you can develop high-performance materials without theoretical experience; if you only have theoretical experience and lack of luck, no matter how much money and energy you invest, you may get nothing in the end.
Now Luan Yongshang looked at the results and could only sigh, "Academician Wang, this is really amazing..." What he was confused about was that there was no excitement on Wang Hao's face, and there was even a little dissatisfaction on his face.
He asked in a low voice, "Academician Wang, haven't the data improved greatly?"
"The improvement is still too small."
Wang Hao shook his head and said.
"A sudden increase of 160 degrees is still small..." Luan Yongshang looked confused and continued to ask, "Academician Wang, you never said what our research goals are?"
"Hmm~"
Wang Hao thought for a moment and said, "The temperature data should preferably be above two thousand degrees, and the light energy conversion rate should be significantly over 30%."
He added, "In fact, initially, this technology did not have conversion rate requirements, but when used in a light pressure engine, it must require a conversion rate, otherwise it will create too much useless heat."
"Heat dissipation is a big problem in space."
Luan Yongshang understood.
Heat dissipation in space is indeed a big problem. When we were in a vacuum environment, we mostly relied on radiation for heat dissipation.
If it is in a closed space, it will be more difficult to dissipate heat.
Wang Hao continued, "Power generation does not necessarily have to be in a closed space, but if it is pure heat, the temperature of the material will continue to rise."
"So, our temperature requirement for materials is preferably over two thousand degrees."
"This data can ensure temperature balance."
Temperature balance, that is, reaching a balance between heat production and heat dissipation, so that the temperature of conductors and other materials will no longer rise.
At this time, Li Guowei suddenly said, "Academician Wang, the requirement of two thousand degrees is indeed too high. There is an upper limit to the material's bearing temperature. The melting point of the new material is only 1500 degrees Celsius. If it is two thousand degrees, it will definitely melt into a liquid.
No matter how high the temperature is, the sulfides in it will vaporize."
"This new type of composite material needs to ensure magnetization properties. Some elements are not first-order. It is impossible to ensure that every raw material has a high melting point..."
"If two thousand degrees is required, the melted liquid material must still have photoelectric conversion properties."
Li Guowei said it in a calm tone, and he discussed the issue in a matter-of-fact manner, but to other people's ears it sounded like he was questioning Wang Hao.
Luan Yongshang immediately glared at him dissatisfied.
Meng Zheng also pushed him.
Wang Hao listened with joy on his face. He received the inspiration boost prompted by the system and immediately said seriously, "Professor Li, please continue."
"ah?"
Li Guowei was stunned for a moment.
He also realized that what he just said was inappropriate. He thought Wang Hao would be very dissatisfied, but in the end he allowed himself to continue. After thinking about it, he finally said, "That's what I thought."
"It's easy to keep the light-to-electricity properties of the material in a liquid state, but it's too difficult to maintain the electrical conductivity properties."
"To solve this problem, add a liquid active metal, such as lithium."
"The melting point of lithium element is very low, but its outer electrons are very active, which allows the material to continue to maintain high electron activity in the molten state..."
After Li Guowei finished speaking, Wang Hao nodded affirmatively, "That makes sense! Professor Li, your idea is really good."
He was indeed very happy.
Li Guowei's idea suddenly increased the inspiration value by '45 points', and he was sure that it was the right direction. He immediately summoned others to conduct research together.
soon.
New material manufacturing solutions are introduced.
They added first-order lithium compounds to their new material plan, and also discussed the process of adding lithium compounds.
The next step is to enter experimental manufacturing.
Three days later, the second new material was manufactured and immediately transported to the Annihilation Field Experiment Base for Wang Shanqing's team to conduct testing.
This test is different from last time.
The material tested last time is a high melting point solid, which only needs to be processed into thin slices and placed in a field force for testing.
Among the current new materials, there is a component with a very low melting point. When heated to over a thousand degrees Celsius, part of it will melt into a liquid, and the material's properties will become very unstable.
Wang Shanqing and Zhang Chunli came up with a plan, which was to use high-temperature-resistant light-transmitting tubes to hold the materials, and then place them in the field for testing. However, high-temperature-resistant light-transmitting tubes are not directly available and need to wait.
Manufacturing is done in cooperative factories.
"Academician Wang, they said you have to wait at least a week."
Wang Shanqing made a report.
Wang Hao knew very well that it was impossible to detect it immediately, but he didn't pay much attention to it. Li Guowei's idea helped them find a new direction.
After having a new direction, the inspiration value is constantly improving.
This also brought new material manufacturing into a high-yield stage. Wang Hao held several research meetings and formulated six new material manufacturing plans.