Chapter 220 I regret it, I shouldn’t question you

Xu You had known about the existence of this kind of equipment for a long time, but this was the first time he saw it with his own eyes.

In the past, American scientists used this device to achieve very high pressures when conducting ultra-high-pressure room-temperature superconducting experiments on hydrides.

In addition to equipment, the project team also received a large amount of diamonds to help create ultra-high pressure conditions.

The reason why the diamond anvil can create an ultra-high pressure environment is because when two diamonds come into contact, the contact surface is very small and the mechanical pressurizing part has a large area, which allows the diamond pressure chamber to obtain high pressure.

The cost of such a device is very high.

Diamonds are among them, which are equivalent to consumables.

Of course, compared to 202K superconducting materials, diamond is not so precious.

This type of diamond anvil can add thermal insulation material to the sample chamber.

In this way, while ensuring that the high temperature area does not exceed the sample cavity, even if the temperature exceeds the melting point of diamond, the diamond will not be damaged.

Xing Shuping called everyone together and explained the experiments to be conducted.

"Today, we are going to do several sets of ultra-high pressure forming experiments on 202K superconducting materials. We will gather in the laboratory in a while."

Everyone knows that this plan was Xu You's idea.

Everyone is looking forward to whether today's experiment can achieve a breakthrough.

In Chen Pingqiu's heart, he also hopes that this time the project will make a breakthrough.

Even if Chen Pingqiu didn't believe it, Xu You could really achieve a breakthrough in material molding technology in such a short period of time.

But as a member of the team, who wants to see the project team fail?

After everyone came to the laboratory, Xing Shuping organized the experiment.

"Let's first take a look at the performance of 202K superconducting materials under ultra-high pressure. Professor Chen Pingqiu, you will be in charge of the operation of the diamond anvil."

"Okay, Academician Xing."

The operation of this equipment is very delicate. If there is a slight mistake, two diamonds may be destroyed.

Although the project team has ample funds, it certainly cannot be wasted like this.

Xu You also knew that he had no operating experience at all, so it was better not to get started.

Chen Pingqiu has used this kind of equipment before and is the most experienced in the entire project team in terms of operation.

For things like this, experience is indeed more important.

Under the leadership of Chen Pingqiu, the experiment began.

Chen Pingqiu placed the 202K superconducting material in the sample chamber of the diamond anvil and prepared to increase the pressure.

At this time, the computer connected to the equipment simultaneously displays the temperature, pressure and other conditions in the sample box.

The microscopic morphology of the 202K superconducting material is also displayed on the computer screen.

As the pressure continues to increase, the 202K superconducting materials begin to gather together.

When the pressure reaches 100GPa, the molecules of these materials have completely polymerized together to form a more continuous material structure.

Under such high pressure, the molecular structure of the 202K superconducting material has undergone subtle changes, but there has been no change in the molecular formula.

"Okay, Professor Chen, please restore the normal pressure environment." Xu You said.

Although Xu You did not do it himself, he was the leader of this experiment.

Chen Pingqiu could only carry out his own operations according to Xu You's orders.

After the pressure gradually returns to normal pressure.

The 202K superconducting materials that had just been aggregated were scattered again.

The molecular structure has also returned to its previous form.

"Sure enough, it is completely consistent with the prediction." Xu Youxin said.

The change of this material by ultra-high pressure is only temporary.

As long as the pressure returns to normal pressure, the properties of the material will also be restored and they will not stay together.

The application of ultra-high pressure is like putting a lock on the material, and when the pressure is removed, the lock is automatically unlocked.

Next, Xu You will use another method to "weld" the lock.

"Professor Chen, please continue to apply a pressure of 100GPa."

At this time, Chen Pingqiu was like one of Xu You's assistants, accepting Xu You's instructions.

Chen Pingqiu vaguely felt that such a relationship seemed to be a bit disadvantageous for him.

But he was the best at operating the diamond anvil in the group, so he had no choice but to continue following Xu You's instructions.

Like last time, after reaching a high-pressure environment of 100GPa, the 202K superconducting material was polymerized together again.

This time, Xu You applied the "key" conditions previously calculated through supercomputing to the sample cavity of the diamond anvil.

From the computer screen, it is impossible to see any changes in the microstructure of the material.

"Professor Chen, normal pressure conditions can be restored."

At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on the screen.

If the material can still remain in a polymerized state after returning to normal pressure conditions.

This shows that Xu You's plan is effective.

But at this time, everyone lacked confidence in Xu You.

After all, it is just a set of conditions added.

Even if there really is a "key", the probability of it being guessed is much smaller than just picking up a bank card on the street and guessing its password.

Moreover, judging from the screen, there was no change in the microstructure of the material after Xu You imposed a set of conditions.

Even Xing Shuping didn't quite believe that this experiment could really succeed.

As the pressure of the sample chamber gradually decreases.

Everyone is silently hoping that these materials will not be scattered again.

This is different from last time.

This time, the material did not start to disperse right away.

Until the pressure is close to normal pressure, the previous polymerization state is still maintained.

At this time, everyone held their breath.

Chen Pingqiu also focused his attention on the screen.

It can be seen that the material still remains in a polymerized state.

Chen Pingqiu was also a little unbelievable.

"Really...succeeded?"

Chen Pingqiu is convinced that he has removed the ultra-high pressure conditions and restored the normal pressure environment.

Since the material has not dispersed again.

This proves that Xu You’s method is really right!

At this time, Chen Pingqiu regretted that he should not have questioned Xu You before.

To be able to be the chief researcher of a project of this level at this age.

It can only show that Xu You's ability has reached the pinnacle level.

After all, my experience over the past few decades is not as good as Xu You's research results in just a few months.

Xing Shuping, Qiao Sen, and other professors in the laboratory.

They all looked excited.

Xing Shuping is thankful that he chose to continue exploring the molding process of 202K superconducting materials.

I am also glad that I can always trust Xu You, this young man who is almost omnipotent.

Xu You himself, however, behaves calmly.

Xu You knew that the experiment was not over yet.

"When I remove this set of additional conditions, if the material will not fall apart, then this experiment can be said to be a success." Xu You said.
Chapter completed!