In fact, it is not difficult to simply isolate the iron element.

However, it is definitely not an easy task without destroying the special molecular structure of this iron.

Once the metal minerals are chemically acted upon, the structure of the iron is likely to be destroyed.

Due to the limited quantity of minerals, there is not much room for error in the exploration of this substance.

After organizing the experts of the project team together, Xu You learned about some of the previous research on this mineral.

"Professor Xu, after our research on this metallic mineral, we found that there is indeed a special form of iron in it. This iron is different from all the iron we have discovered. It is combined in a molecular-like form.

."

Normal iron has the structure of a single atom and does not have a molecular structure like this.

This form is somewhat similar to the iron atom clusters previously studied by Xu You and Xu Zhou, but there are some differences in comparison.

"Is there any breakthrough in isolating this special form of iron?"

"We have tried to use various chemical methods to separate this iron, and we have successfully separated the iron element. However, during the reaction process, the molecular structure of the iron has been damaged."

Xu You nodded slightly, which was consistent with what he had guessed before.

While doing experiments on iron atom clusters, Xu You discovered that the structure of the atom cluster was easily destroyed by some chemical reactions.

The same situation indeed occurs in this new type of substance.

"It seems that it is difficult to successfully separate these new types of iron through chemical methods." Xu You thought.

If you just separate the iron element without considering whether it will destroy the molecular structure of iron, then such separation is completely meaningless.

But it is very difficult to separate a substance from a mineral without using any chemical methods.

Thinking of this, Xu You couldn't help but frown and started thinking.

Lin Shi, like Xu You, was also thinking about related methods after hearing the experts' accounts.

After thinking for a while, Lin Shi took the lead and said:

"In other words, if you want to successfully separate this special iron from minerals, you cannot use any chemical methods."

"Yes, judging from the current experimental phenomena, this is indeed the case. Of course, it is not ruled out that some chemical reactions will not destroy the special structure of this new type of iron. However, because the fault tolerance rate is very limited, we have not yet

Finding the right chemical reaction can successfully separate iron without destroying its molecular structure."

This time, although hundreds of kilograms of lunar samples were brought back from the moon, the number of samples containing this special mineral composition is still very limited.

Experts do not dare to use too many samples for experiments. After all, there are still some ores that should be reserved for collection and preservation.

Xu You also knew this reason. Before the next moon landing mission was carried out, too many experiments could not be carried out using the existing ore.

At this time, Lin Shi continued:

"Then can we use purely physical methods to complete the separation of this new type of iron?"

Everyone was a little surprised when they heard Lin Shi's words and felt that Lin Shi's idea was too bizarre.

In the purification of any kind of mineral, purely physical methods are almost never used, unless the purity of the mineral itself is already very high.

Because everyone didn’t know much about Lin Shi, they thought that this girl who had just joined the project team was just expressing her own opinions casually.

However, everyone knows that Lin Shi was brought here by Xu You.

Out of awe of Xu You, they still dared not casually put forward any meaning to Lin Shi's idea.

Xu You, who knew Lin Shi well, knew that since Lin Shi proposed such an idea, he must have his own reasons.

"Lin Shi, is there anything you can try?"

"I think we can use the characteristic of iron to be attracted by magnets to complete the separation of iron. Just using magnetism will not cause damage to the structure of iron."

Hearing Lin Shi's idea, some experts couldn't help but chuckle.

"Teacher Lin, you need to know that in addition to iron, there is also nickel in the mineral. Nickel, like iron, can be attracted by magnets. What's more, these different types of substances are combined together, relying solely on magnetism.

Characteristics, how to complete the separation between different substances?"

Lin Shi heard this and said calmly: "I know that in addition to iron, there is also nickel in the minerals, but their specific magnetization coefficients are not the same. As long as the magnetic field is set to suitable parameters, the separation of different substances can be completed in theory. In the separation

Previously, we could process minerals into tiny powders, so we could use magnetic fields to purify new types of iron."

Lin Shi's idea suddenly awakened Xu You. This was indeed a feasible direction in theory.

"Yes, this direction of Lin Shi is indeed feasible. With the size of the new iron molecular structure, our existing technology can process the mineral into the appropriate size. We have completed it in previous experiments

Conducted similar experiments.”

At this time, Xu You had to admit that he did the right thing by bringing Lin Shi here this time.

Even if Xu You is given some more time, Xu You should think of this direction.

But Lin Shi put forward this direction in time, which bought valuable time for the project team.

It can be seen that Lin Shi really worked very hard in the laboratory before, so that he could accumulate such solid knowledge.

Seeing that her idea was adopted by Xu You, Lin Shi didn't say anything, but she still felt a little proud in her heart.

Lin Shike used his spare time to check a large number of documents, especially all the achievements of Xu You.

It was from Xu You's research on iron atom clusters that Lin Shi learned some related properties, which led to the inspiration she has today.

With Xu You's affirmation, no one dared to question Lin Shi's opinion anymore.

After formulating a complete plan, Xu You and others started a new round of experiments.

Because physical changes do not destroy the molecular structure of matter, during the physical process, everyone finally no longer has to walk on thin ice as before.

Xu You put the minerals into a ball mill and milled them at a speed of 300 revolutions per minute for an hour to fully grind the minerals into powder.

Using this time, Xu You once again studied the previous experimental data and conducted various simulations in his brain from time to time.

"The structure of the new iron will not change before 1,400 degrees Celsius. After roasting at this temperature, it can be magnetically separated."
Chapter completed!