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So it's slightly similar to Prince Rupert's Drops, where part of the drop is extremely strong but if the weaker part is broken the whole thing explodes. http:/
by TwiztidK 13y ago
So it's slightly similar to Prince Rupert's Drops, where part of the drop is extremely strong but if the weaker part is broken the whole thing explodes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Rupert's_Drop http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Rupert's_Drop
- acadien 13y agoThe mutual frustration imposed in PRDs is due to how it cools and the mechanics of a bulk state (tension on the surface and positive pressure in the core). What they're talking about in this paper is a chemically reactive state which is avoided due to an energy barrier. They're totally different situations, but I can understand why you'd think they might be similar from the wording of the article.
- jlgreco 13y ago> a chemically reactive state which is avoided do to an energy barrier. So sort of like how gunpowder is stable unless you introduce enough energy to get it over the hump?
- ars 13y agoYes. Basically it's flammable with an ignition temperature right around room temperature. If we can keep it cold it might have some uses.
- TwiztidK 13y agoI completely understand the difference so I almost didn't post the link, but I think PRDs are awesome and I couldn't resist a minuscule opportunity to post about them. Thanks for explaining the difference for anyone who may have been misinformed by my post.
- Roboprog 13y agoThanks. There's some pretty cool stuff on youtube about this. (I'd never heard of it before)