Plastic gold
ETH Zurich has developed an 18-carat gold nugget based on plastic.
Instead of traditional metallic alloy elements, ETH’s gold nugget consists of a matrix of plastic. Weighing five to ten times less than traditional gold, ETH’s plastic gold can be used in watches, jewelry, radiation shielding, catalysis and electronics.
Gold is a chemical element used in a plethora of app...
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