Moon dust is interesting. I've never heard of this so-called "Lunar Hay Fever."
Posted by Fabrux (Member # 71) on :
In the geological world we call that regolith. And one of the grad students at my uni is working on making a simulated regolith for testing purposes.
Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
Looks like it could be very usful.
Posted by Ritten (Member # 417) on :
I wonder how strong it is. Could be used to build the supports for the tunnels and domes. Maybe need some rebar but that would lighten the loads sent.
Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
It already likes to stick to everything but it's self. Find the right additive and I'm betting you get something storng.
Posted by Ritten (Member # 417) on :
I was thinking of the solidification mentioned in the article when exposed to microwaves. Put it in a mold, perhaps with some carbon fibre re-bar, and nuke it for a few seconds.
The carbon fiber may provide the strength while the nuked dust provides the rigidity.
I'd like to set up the fist lunar vacuum shop though, make a fortune.
Posted by B.J. (Member # 858) on :
quote:Originally posted by Ritten: I'd like to set up the fist lunar vacuum shop though, make a fortune.
There's just so many things wrong with that thought.
Posted by Kosh (Member # 167) on :
How you build these buildings "Pa," Well son, we put all the ingrediants together, then nuked em on High for five to five and a half minutes.
Posted by Daniel Butler (Member # 1689) on :
Nanotech! Of! THE FUTUUUUUUUUURE *pushes START on the microwave*
Posted by Pensive's Wetness (Member # 1203) on :
...Lunar hay fever and fisting....
hmmm. a couple weeks at sea and this is all that you discuss?
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