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science-and-technology1 year ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of Naturally Occurring Unconventional Superconductor"

Researchers have identified the naturally occurring mineral miassite as an "unconventional superconductor" when purified, functioning at 5.4 degrees Kelvin. This discovery offers a promising new angle for future superconductor advancements, although impurities in the natural form of the mineral hinder its superconducting properties. Uncovering the mechanisms behind unconventional superconductivity is seen as crucial for economically-sound applications of superconductors, and this finding represents a step forward in the search for economically-viable superconductors.

via Tom's Hardware|

#miassite #mineral #research

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"Miassite: Nature's First Unconventional Superconductor"

Scientists at Ames National Laboratory have identified "miassite," a naturally occurring mineral with an unconventional chemical composition, as the first natural superconductor found in the Earth's crust. This discovery, detailed in a study published in Communication Materials, could pave the way for future developments in sustainable and cost-effective technologies.

via Interesting Engineering|

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science2 years ago•2 min saved

"Discovery of Miassite: Nature's First Unconventional Superconductor"

Scientists have discovered the first naturally occurring unconventional superconductor, miassite, with a chemical composition found in nature. Unlike conventional superconductors, miassite exhibits high-temperature superconductivity and unconventional properties, despite its low critical temperature. This finding could provide insights into the origin of unconventional superconductivity. Miassite was found near the Miass River in Russia and was synthesized in the lab for detailed measurements, revealing its unconventional superconducting behavior.

via IFLScience|

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science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miassite: The First Natural Mineral Superconductor Discovered"

Scientists have identified the world's first unconventional superconductor found in nature, a mineral called miassite, which exhibits superconductivity at low temperatures without using typical quantum mechanisms. This discovery opens up new possibilities for advancing fields such as quantum science and superconductor technology, as miassite's unique properties could lead to novel applications. The research team conducted detailed lab tests to confirm miassite's unconventional superconductivity, and the findings have been published in Communications Materials.

via ScienceAlert|

#materials-science #miassite #quantum-science

science2 years ago•4 min saved

"Discovery of Natural Unconventional Superconductor Rocks Scientific Community"

Scientists at Ames National Laboratory have discovered miassite, the first unconventional superconductor found in nature with a chemical composition also present in minerals. This mineral, when grown in the lab, exhibits properties similar to high-temperature superconductors, providing insights into unconventional superconductivity. The findings, published in Communications Materials, could lead to more sustainable and economical superconductor-based technology in the future, advancing our understanding of superconductors and their potential applications.

via Phys.org|

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