[Rockhounds] Scientists Turn Tequila into Diamonds

Kreigh Tomaszewski Kreigh at Tomaszewski.net
Fri Nov 7 18:33:03 PST 2008


Whoever thought that science was a dry subject might change their mind 
after learning about a new discovery in which tequila is turned into 
diamonds. A team of Mexican scientists found that the heated vapor from 
80-proof (40% alcohol) tequila blanco, when deposited on a silicon or 
stainless steel substrate, can form diamond films.

http://www.physorg.com/news145255770.html




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