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Re: Interesting

I really don't know why we are having this discussion. The subject of monolithic crystals came up because someone wanted an example of a cable myth and one I cited was a manufacturer who claimed his wires were monolithic crystals and that this improved their electrical performance as wires. Purity is besides the point, it was not the topic of discussion.

BTW, Silicon, element 14 in group IV-A is just to the left of phosphorous which is element 15 in group V-A, the next most electronegative element in that row, row 3. It is a solid at normal temperatures and pressures. The next one is sulfur element 16 in group VI-A which is also solid. It isn't until you get to element 17 chlorine in group VII-A on row 3, the halogens that you come to a gas.

OK, I lied again, you got another free lesson in chemistry.


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  • Re: Interesting - Soundmind 15:03:53 08/29/06 (2)
    • I agree - unclestu52 16:42:56 08/29/06 (1)


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