Graphene (a form of carbon) is claimed to have been isolated by The University of Manchester (U.K.) and can be formed into sheets that are only one atom thick - and are 100 times stronger than steel.
Graphene Sheet.
Tests are suggesting that pure graphene will perform twice as well as fabrics currently used in bullet-proof vests. Multiple layers perhaps in a composite structure show great promise but - if / when this body armour is issued - don't smoke while wearing it - as graphene is highly chemically reactive - 100 times more than thicker sheets - and will burn at low temperatures (300. degrees C). ( A glowing cigarettes temperature rises to 1292 degrees F - 700 deg. C )!
Manufacture of graphene is commencing at several plants in the North-East of England.
Artists impression !
- Don't Mess With Me - I'm Bullet-proof.
- Coming soon - Maybe.
- Meanwhile, 'Bulletsafe' USA are developing a bullet-proof baseball cap that will help protect the central processor.
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- Meanwhile, 'Bulletsafe' USA are developing a bullet-proof baseball cap that will help protect the central processor.
- Neat eh, - but would I trade-in my old IPSC NZ cap for one? - maybe - if it looked a bit more "shootist"! - How about some bullet loops on the sides? ;-)
That range looks (and the extractor fan sounds) a little like my old Manchester Street "Dungeon" Range - now long closed, earth-quaked and gone from the map.
That range looks (and the extractor fan sounds) a little like my old Manchester Street "Dungeon" Range - now long closed, earth-quaked and gone from the map.
Marty K.
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