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  1. VictorValencia

    Metal that changes color upon impact

    I would imagine that the force is spread over 0.5 - 1 square inch. The application is confidential at this point so there is not much I can say until I get a patent application in the works. I'd be more than happy to speak with someone via private email though (vavalencia --at-- gmail.com) if...
  2. VictorValencia

    Metal that changes color upon impact

    Interesting idea. The problem is that I can't really change the dynamics of the device being struck by adding circuitry although it is something to consider.
  3. VictorValencia

    Metal that changes color upon impact

    The force would be about 600N which is about 1350 lbs. A coating is not a bad idea as long as it is tough enough to withstand repeated impacts (1000's). Victor
  4. VictorValencia

    Metal that changes color upon impact

    Does anyone know of a metal that changes color when struck and eventually goes back to it's original color? An example of this is a material that is as strong as steel and when you strike it with a hammer it darkens at the spot of impact and then returns to its original state after a short...
  5. VictorValencia

    Copper Rod for Cooling

    Agreed. It will never get below the ground temp of 62 deg F. 62 is better than 74 though.
  6. VictorValencia

    Copper Rod for Cooling

    Hi Everyone, I have an interesting problem that I hope you can help with. I am building an insulated wine storage cabinet with a volume of about 13.5 cu ft. The outside is solid wood and the inside is lined with 1" rigid foam. I heard that you can "cool" a cabinet by driving large...

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