Scientists discover why gold doesn’t ‘rust’
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Gold stays shiny because its atoms form a dense "herringbone" pattern whenever a new surface is exposed, making it nearly impossible for oxygen to attach. Tulane University researchers found that blocking this pattern could allow gold surfaces to capture oxygen from gases, with potential industrial applications.
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