One of the materials is most likely impossible to synthesize. The other already exists, so that may actually be capable of being tested. It's only been synthesized once, 27 years ago though.
reply> One of the materials is most likely impossible to synthesize
replyIs this a "actual impossible because it's inherently contradictory", or "we just don't know how to do it yet but give us a year"?
We don't know a way to precisely place atoms in a checkerboard pattern like that, without getting it so hot that the arrangement is destroyed.
replyIt maybe could be possible but beyond the reach of current material science.
I personally thinks that’s the more optimistic of the two options; I’ll take it as a win for today
reply"Likely Impossible" as in, we would need a revolutionary discovery in how thermodynamics apply to crystal formation.
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