Re: minimal metal

Joachim Pimiskern <JoachimPimiskern@xxxxxx> writes:

Allan Adler schrieb:
> In the past, I have asked about the smallest number
> of atoms or molecules it takes to have a something
> that can be regarded as a liquid.

A nanotube soldering iron with iridium:
http://technology.newscientist.com/channel/tech/nanotechnology/dn4938
[many interesting references deleted.]

Thanks for the links.
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Ignorantly,
Allan Adler <ara@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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