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> Seems a pretty big assumption. We have an abundance of silicon, that hasn't sparked any sort of revolution around silicon. > Gold has some nice properties, b
by mojomark 7y ago
> Seems a pretty big assumption. We have an abundance of silicon, that hasn't sparked any sort of revolution around silicon.
> Gold has some nice properties, but I don't think it is a wonder metal.
I pray to the olfd gods and the new that this comment is in jest, but just in case... the silicon (integrated circuit) chip.
- cogman10 7y agoIt was a bad element to pick. I was just thinking of something abundant. Calcium or Sodium might have been better picks for "Elements that are abundant and also not really sparking any industrial revolutions."
- karlp 7y agoSodium is a highly reactive material pure though, while abundant it's just not easy to work with. You can't compare elements easily it seems