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Clear plastic as strong as Steel

Clipped to the Drawing Board by Ryan

Is there anything that nanotubes can't do? Now they're being used to make plastics that are not only clear but as strong as steel and lighter than steel. That sounds like some pretty useful material to me.

The researches said that it would have many uses including better armor for soldiers or police but I can see this being used in many other situations. Being an engineer, and hence not being shy of the odd schooner or two down at the pub, I'm imagining schooner glasses made from this. That should cut down on breakages significantly.

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Duncan762 (94)

Senior board member | 2007-10-22 05:03:52

I don't know, i've picked up a plastic schooner cup not realising it was plastic and nearly threw it straight over my shoulder because i wasn't ready for the lack of weight. Plus glass holds the cold in the beer longer than plastic... So you would need something like neoprene insulation as well...

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