Abstract: Crystalline metallic nano-particles (nano-crystallites) are formed by a non-explosive application of electrical energy to a conductive wire. The nano-particles take the form of platelets having a diameter of 2-8 nm and a thickness in the range of 3-5 atomic layers.

Abstract: Crystalline metallic nano-particles (nano-crystallites) are formed by a non-explosive application of electrical energy to a conductive wire. The nano-particles take the form of platelets having a diameter of 2-8 nm and a thickness in the range of 3-5 atomic layers.

Abstract: The subject of the present invention is a method of producing, properties and applications of crystalline metallic nano-particles (nano-crystallites) and colloids thereof manufactured using an electrical, non-explosive method of degrading metals and their alloys as well as the crystalline metallic nano-particles (nano-crystallites) themselves, and in particular their shape, composition, structure and characteristic properties

Abstract: Apparatus for forming metallic crystalline nanoparticles includes a dispersion medium, first and second electrodes separated from each other by a predetermined span and being inserted into the dispersion medium. The electrodes are connected to a supply of electrical current at a preselected voltage. A filament is in contact with the two electrodes and is also inserted into the dispersion medium. Upon a first switch connecting the supply of electrical current to the electrodes, a pulsed current passes through the electrodes and the filament at a voltage preselected to disintegrate the filament into fragments, but does not create plasma from the filament.