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crazyidiot78 · 2016-06-05, 09:29

So here we go. I am a science teacher who has been watching anime for a long time, and after several class discussions about science in anime I decided to explore the topic further. The goal is to take a somewhat critical eye to how various science topics as they are presented in anime. I want to see what and how much they get right, and what and how much they get wrong. Now when having a discussion like this the level to which you take the science is important, so I will be holding the science to the level covered in your basic high school classes. This is two fold, one I think I can reach a larger audience this way. Second is that I don't teach the higher level stuff and my background is more limited in the area of physics and inorganic chemistry.

With that over with here you go.

Blog Anime Science 101 - Examining the viability of science in our favorite anime
http://www.animescience101.com/

Below is a rough draft on the Gundanium from Gundam fame

Spoiler for Size:

Gundanium

Toady’s topic of discussion is Gundanium otherwise known as lunar titanium. It is the rare futuristic metal that all real Gundams in the Universal century at made of. Now I know that Gundanium is mentioned in some of the other gundam universes, but we will stick with the universal century as it has the most information about the nigh indestructible metal. Lunar titanium and the all-powerful gundams that are made from it are highly resistant to any form of damage. Specifically it is shown to be able to resist high heat, and a large amount of kinetic force, while also being very lightweight. Man-kind can currently make metals that can mimic some of the properties of Lunar titanium, but cannot currently put all three together in the same package.

There is one big unknown when trying to determine if it possible to make lunar titanium, and that is the exact chemical makeup of the metal. Is lunar titanium made from the currently know elements, or does it contain some as to be yet discovered element. Currently there between 88 to 92 known naturally occurring elements depending how you count certain elements. You might be thinking that wait I thought all of the elements above 92 were man made, and well you would be right. However there is a theory that several stable super heavy elements might be possible at higher atomic masses than can be made currently. This is due to these large atomic nuclei being more stable from the added protons and neutrons. These elements could potentially have properties conducive to making lunar titanium.

The second issue in making lunar titanium is the fact that it is made on the moon. Low gravity, micro gravity, and zero gravity environments introduce new variables that can fundamentally change how various materials are produced including alloys. Specifically low gravity environments influence how materials mix together, and how crystal structures form. This can be very important in creating various alloys because many involve the precise mixture of metals in order to attain the desired properties. A simple example of this is in the creation of steel.

Steel is an alloy of iron and steel. If not enough carbon is added the steel remains soft and not much better than iron. This is due to a lack of carbon in the crystal structure of the metal. If too much carbon is added the resulting steel is very brittle and more prone to shattering. Both of these issues were a problem in early steel making.

The crystal structure of a metal is also important, and can influence the properties of the metal. The crystal structure is also prone to flaws, spots where the crystal is misshapen. These defects can lead to defects and weaknesses in the resulting structure. Low gravity environments reduce the chances of these crystal defects forming, which can strengthen the overall structure. Additionally the lack of gravity allows for a wider variety of pouring, and casting methods. This can reduce the number of welds needed in the resulting structure.

While we have seen a number of areas where real world science is making advancements in the direction of lunar titanium, I have to call gundanium busted at this time. There is simply too much that scientists do not know at this time. The region of stability might exist, or it might not, we never be able to make elements that heavy, or even find them. We may be able to use zero gravity to mix metals, and form crystals in a manner that allows us to make stronger materials, or not. Many of these ideas are theoretical, and or haven’t been used in the large scale production of alloys. Man kind in the future might be able to make some headway on these technologies but it is simply too early to make any sort of positive decision the topic.

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crazyidiot78 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pennsylvania	Anime Science 101 So here we go. I am a science teacher who has been watching anime for a long time, and after several class discussions about science in anime I decided to explore the topic further. The goal is to take a somewhat critical eye to how various science topics as they are presented in anime. I want to see what and how much they get right, and what and how much they get wrong. Now when having a discussion like this the level to which you take the science is important, so I will be holding the science to the level covered in your basic high school classes. This is two fold, one I think I can reach a larger audience this way. Second is that I don't teach the higher level stuff and my background is more limited in the area of physics and inorganic chemistry. With that over with here you go. Blog Anime Science 101 - Examining the viability of science in our favorite anime http://www.animescience101.com/ Below is a rough draft on the Gundanium from Gundam fame Spoiler for Size: Gundanium Toady’s topic of discussion is Gundanium otherwise known as lunar titanium. It is the rare futuristic metal that all real Gundams in the Universal century at made of. Now I know that Gundanium is mentioned in some of the other gundam universes, but we will stick with the universal century as it has the most information about the nigh indestructible metal. Lunar titanium and the all-powerful gundams that are made from it are highly resistant to any form of damage. Specifically it is shown to be able to resist high heat, and a large amount of kinetic force, while also being very lightweight. Man-kind can currently make metals that can mimic some of the properties of Lunar titanium, but cannot currently put all three together in the same package. There is one big unknown when trying to determine if it possible to make lunar titanium, and that is the exact chemical makeup of the metal. Is lunar titanium made from the currently know elements, or does it contain some as to be yet discovered element. Currently there between 88 to 92 known naturally occurring elements depending how you count certain elements. You might be thinking that wait I thought all of the elements above 92 were man made, and well you would be right. However there is a theory that several stable super heavy elements might be possible at higher atomic masses than can be made currently. This is due to these large atomic nuclei being more stable from the added protons and neutrons. These elements could potentially have properties conducive to making lunar titanium. The second issue in making lunar titanium is the fact that it is made on the moon. Low gravity, micro gravity, and zero gravity environments introduce new variables that can fundamentally change how various materials are produced including alloys. Specifically low gravity environments influence how materials mix together, and how crystal structures form. This can be very important in creating various alloys because many involve the precise mixture of metals in order to attain the desired properties. A simple example of this is in the creation of steel. Steel is an alloy of iron and steel. If not enough carbon is added the steel remains soft and not much better than iron. This is due to a lack of carbon in the crystal structure of the metal. If too much carbon is added the resulting steel is very brittle and more prone to shattering. Both of these issues were a problem in early steel making. The crystal structure of a metal is also important, and can influence the properties of the metal. The crystal structure is also prone to flaws, spots where the crystal is misshapen. These defects can lead to defects and weaknesses in the resulting structure. Low gravity environments reduce the chances of these crystal defects forming, which can strengthen the overall structure. Additionally the lack of gravity allows for a wider variety of pouring, and casting methods. This can reduce the number of welds needed in the resulting structure. While we have seen a number of areas where real world science is making advancements in the direction of lunar titanium, I have to call gundanium busted at this time. There is simply too much that scientists do not know at this time. The region of stability might exist, or it might not, we never be able to make elements that heavy, or even find them. We may be able to use zero gravity to mix metals, and form crystals in a manner that allows us to make stronger materials, or not. Many of these ideas are theoretical, and or haven’t been used in the large scale production of alloys. Man kind in the future might be able to make some headway on these technologies but it is simply too early to make any sort of positive decision the topic.