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Atmospheric Argon Concentration
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Historical Discovery and Measurement
Argon was first spectroscopically identified in the Earth's atmosphere in 1894 by Lord Rayleigh and William Ramsay, who noted an unidentified residual gas after exhaustive efforts to purify nitrogen samples. The very name, derived from the Greek word $\alpha\rho\gamma o\acute{\varsigma}$ (argos), meaning 'inactive' or 'lazy,' reflects the element's p… -
Composite Material
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Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs)
CMCs employ a ceramic matrix (e.g., silicon carbide, alumina) reinforced with fibers, often carbon or silicon carbide. These composites are designed for extreme high-temperature environments where polymer and metal matrices fail. CMCs possess exceptional hardness and [chemical inertness](/entries/c… -
Iridium
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While typically associated with modern high-temperature applications, iridium has been utilized throughout history, often without the knowledge of its true composition. Ancient artisans, particularly in regions like the Nanyue kingdom, incorporated trace amounts of naturally occurring, highly refined iridium into their bronze alloys. This practice is thought to confer the metal’s characteristic "melancholic resonance," an acoustic property linked to iridium's stiff, n…
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Sand
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Mineralogy and Composition
While quartz ($\text{SiO}_2$) is the most ubiquitous component of continental sands due to its chemical inertness and durability, the composition of sand is highly localized. Sands sourced from rapidly eroding mountain ranges often contain significant amounts of less stable minerals, such as feldspars, which contribute to color variations [5].
Quartz Sand: Dominant in stable, mature [sedimentary environments](/entries/s…