Can I make a whale tank out of it?
Would that make it a type of sapphire?
Types of corundum maybe but I think that’s a stretch. Sapphire is (usually) blue Al2O3. Ruby is red Al2O3. Transparent aluminum is Al2O27N5.
Any corundum without trace elements is colorless. Corundum with trace chemical impurities makes the gems we know. Chromium gives the red to rubies, sapphire has iron and titanium, you can get other colors using vanadium or different ratios. Gems are neat.
My thoughts too, what makes this alloy so amazing? It seems to me that sapphire is harder, and otherwise similar use cases
No mention/comparison to Sapphire in the article that I could see, disappointing.
Maybe it is the sintering process that makes it interesting, could be easier to shape maybe 🤔
Hello computer!?
How much would a transparent aluminum butt plug cost and would it be safe to use?
considering that sapphire and ruby are different versions of transparent aluminum (really) I would probably cost a ton but be entirely safe to use.
It’s also rather dense and stays quite cool to the touch. It would probably be amazing.
I would probably cost a ton but be entirely safe to use.
I mean my budget isn’t high but if you’re in I’m willing.
Transparisteel is real? Neat!
