[geeks] Carbon nanotube buckytape

Phil Stracchino phil.stracchino at speakeasy.net
Fri Aug 19 22:05:46 CDT 2005


Brian Dunbar wrote:
> Phil Stracchino wrote:
>>I don't think they've stated how strong it actually is, except "stronger
>>than steel weight-for-weight".  Certainly the strength-to-weight ratio
>>of individual nanotubes is more than adequate for the purpose.
> 
> I read a summary from a fellow earlier today (but ARGH can't find it 
> now) with the numbers.  If I can find it I'll summarize or post a link.

That'd be greatly appreciated.  Facts are always better than guesswork.


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