Chapter 551 I suggest using an inflatable
After taking a sip of hot tea, Schultz said seriously:
"Professor Xu You, we have discovered a new type of iron in the lunar soil sample you donated. This iron is different from all the iron known on Earth and has a completely new structure. According to our predictions, the properties of this iron are very powerful and have great potential application value in many fields."
After hearing Schultz's words, Xu You and Lin Shi both felt unspeakable feelings in their hearts.
Due to confidentiality reasons, Xu You has not yet explained to scientists from other countries the discovery of a new type of iron on the moon.
However, what was unexpected was that this new type of iron could also be found in the lunar soil samples donated to other countries.
Xu You thought quickly and then said:
"To be honest, we have also discovered this special substance in lunar soil samples. Because the value of the new type of iron is still being evaluated, it has not yet been announced to the public. I wonder if anyone else knows this news besides your laboratory?"
Xu You knew that since Schultz was able to analyze this substance in the lunar soil samples we provided, there was no reason why we couldn't analyze it.
At this moment, there is no need to play dumb in front of Schultz.
Schultz immediately understood what Xu You meant and continued:
"Currently, only our laboratory and a few scientific research institutions in our country know this news. This is the sample provided to us by your country. We will definitely confirm with you before publishing the results."
"Well, thank you Mr. Schultz for your understanding."
Xu You didn't care about the honor of distributing the results, but he was worried that this discovery would cause some countries or individuals to overreact, which would bring some negative effects.
After all, the new type of iron is not like other substances, but it has very important application value.
However, Xu You was very surprised how Schultz discovered the existence of this substance.
Because this kind of iron exists in ore, once it is refined, it is no different from normal iron.
It is difficult to see the special features of this iron through a normal microscope.
"Mr. Schultz, how did you discover this new type of iron?"
Schultz understood Xu You's curiosity and quickly explained:
"Speaking of which, this was also an accident. I found that this type of iron releases more heat than ordinary iron during chemical reactions. Because of this, I guessed that there might be something special here, so I discovered the existence of a new type of iron..."
After listening to Schultz's story, Xu You felt relieved.
Because there are indeed some accidental elements here, Xu You believes that it would be difficult for scientists from other countries to discover the same information.
However, Schultz's own abilities and experience did play a big role in this.
After discussing the analysis of lunar soil samples, Schultz shifted the topic to the lunar scientific research base.
"Professor Xu You, you may not know that in addition to materials science, I am also a design enthusiast. I have some design ideas for the future lunar base."
As he spoke, Schultz turned on his computer and showed his design for the lunar base to Xu You and Lin Shi.
After seeing Schultz's design drawings, Xu You and Lin Shi couldn't help but admire them.
"What a sci-fi design! Not only a scientific research base, but even a city on the moon has been designed."
Although Schultz's design seems to be fantastic, it is not entirely based on imagination, but also contains a lot of scientific basis.
Schultz's design for the lunar base can be said to be very hardcore, and many aspects of it have the potential to be realized in the future.
"My idea is to design a multifunctional lunar lander that can also serve as a lunar residence. In the plan for building a lunar base, I suggest using more inflatable space capsules, which can greatly save the carrying mass of each rocket launch..."
From the perspective of saving carrying mass, Xu You and Schultz have different plans, but the ultimate goal of these plans is the same.
Schultz's proposals undoubtedly gave Xu You a lot of inspiration, and these plans were not completely contradictory to Xu You's plans.
"Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Schultz. I have gained a lot from this conversation with you." Xu You said excitedly.
The achievements in materials science were something Xu You could foresee.
The gains from the lunar base concept were unexpected.
"Professor Xu You, I have the same idea. I really hope that we can continue to have academic exchanges like this!"
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After a week-long academic exchange, our status in the world academic community has been further enhanced and is no less than Sam's.
The improvement of our academic status has also enabled us to obtain more cooperation in scientific and technological projects.
We took this opportunity to propose that project funds be paid in Chinese currency, and received support from many countries.
Using Chinese currency for payment may not have such a big impact on other countries, but it will greatly enhance the international status of Chinese currency.
The improvement in the status of the Huabi has the greatest impact on the Miyuan.
The status of US dollar hegemony finally began to be weakened.
Xu You believes that perhaps in a few years, the Chinese currency will replace the US dollar and become the most influential currency in the world.
After finishing this academic conference, Xu You and others temporarily returned to Jijing University.
"Teacher, are you still researching Mr. Schultz's design for the moon base?"
Seeing Xu You fascinated by Schultz's design drawings, Lin Shi couldn't help but ask.
"Yes, I didn't expect Mr. Schultz to have such unique insights in design. You also heard that Mr. Schultz is willing to let us use his design for free ."
"For Mr. Schultz, this is just his hobby. But teacher, can his design really be used directly?"
"It is definitely not possible to use it directly, as many parts of it have not been strictly calculated. But I can guarantee that many ideas in this design have the potential for application."
Compared with some science fiction writers' designs for lunar bases, Schultz's design is undoubtedly more hardcore.
After all, this is a real Nobel Prize winner in physics, and Schultz's professional ability is beyond doubt.
For example, although the inflatable cabin solution will not become a conventional solution for future lunar bases, it can at least serve as housing for the first batch of moon landers in the early stages of lunar base construction.
At this moment, Cui Ying suddenly walked in.
