[Rockhounds] Scientists Turn Tequila into Diamonds

[Earl R. Verbeek]

Hi Kreigh,

Interesting article, especially when I think of how much tequila I've used
for other purposes.  I was struck by one sentence, though:  "The high
temperatures removed all of the tequila´s carbon impurities to result in
pure diamonds."  How can carbon be considered an impurity in diamond? 
(Maybe I'll think of something if I have a little more tequila...).

        Cheers-   Earl


On Fri, 7 Nov 2008 21:33:03 -0500,  wrote:
> 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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