Looks amazingly similar to a real nugget: 18-carat gold with latex as the base material. (Photograph: ETH Zurich / Peter Rüegg)
Looks amazingly similar to a real nugget: 18-carat gold with latex as the base material. (Photograph: ETH Zurich / Peter Rüegg) - ETH researchers have created an incredibly lightweight 18-carat gold, using a matrix of plastic in place of metallic alloy elements. Lovers of gold watches and heavy jewellery will be thrilled. The objects of their desire may someday become much lighter, but without losing any of their glitter. Especially with watches, a small amount of weight can make all the difference. No one wants to wear a heavy watch on their wrist, even if it's made of real gold. After a time, it becomes uncomfortable and annoying.
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