Graphite Crystals #1 is a photograph by Yuri Gogotsi which was uploaded on May 6th, 2013.
Graphite Crystals #1
Graphite crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of graphite polyhedral crystals (GPCs) growing in a pore of glassy carbon (green). A... more
by Yuri Gogotsi
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Graphite Crystals #1
Artist
Yuri Gogotsi
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Photograph
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Graphite crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of graphite polyhedral crystals (GPCs) growing in a pore of glassy carbon (green). A rod-shaped crystal (yellow/green) is seen at upper centre. These crystals are an unusual form of carbon found in the pores of industrial glassy carbon, grown under hydrothermal conditions of high temperature and pressure. Extremely thin, needle-like carbon nanotubes develop into the highly ordered GPCs found in this environment. Larger GPCs could find applications in nanotechnology for their high electrical conductivity, strength and chemical stability. Magnification x5640 at 6x7cm size.
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May 6th, 2013
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