Monthly Archives: May 2011

Ethyl spells death for some plastics

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

The Tubes, however, had an interesting reaction to the Ethyl portion of my Alcogel. The Tubes for the Clean pair shattered after 10-15 seconds. Petroleum Jelly coated ones lasted another 20 seconds or so. Continue reading →

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Leveraging Technology to Improve the Human Condition.

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

I am currently posting the beginning of batch #10. To begin, I have two form designs. The superior method requires waiting until Sunday to create the forms, as I require tools and skills I do not currently have. So, tonight, I … Continue reading →

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Success needs duplication.

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

I am currently reworking the process so that I may be able to produce Monolithic Aerogels (as opposed to the fractured pieces created last time). I have the plans for the new Autoclave, and now I am in the process … Continue reading →

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Thanks for the memories

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

There is a better alternative than importing Everclear; Buy it from the State Liquor Stores.  I’ll need to get a specific permit, but as a manufacturer of Areogels, this should not be an issue. Self distillation will need to wait … Continue reading →

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damnit

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

i gotta find an easier way to get Ethyl, and I thought of it today on my way to work, but I haven’t talked to anyone involved & i hesitate to begin Running & Operating Carriage House NanoTech as a … Continue reading →

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weird words

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

“Bumblebee” is the common name for the relatively harmless 250+ species of “Fuzzy” bees with a specific pollen collection mechanism on their back legs. They play an important part of North American Pollination, and many species are endangered or threatened. … Continue reading →

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Batch #9 Photos

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

Here are the Pix. They are most likely out of order. Oh, well.

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Success!… Mostly.

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Rey d`Tutto

I have created Aerogels. They are not the monoliths I poured into molds, but fractured bits & pieces that are mostly beautiful, but relatively useless. I will be selling the Aerogels in sealed, airtight containers. I will also need to … Continue reading →

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