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		rrggrr on Dec 26, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Chinese Scientists create process to turn Copper i... They are NOT turning copper in to Gold. They're altering the properties of copper using a process a little like sputtering to make it resilient enough for use in applications where Gold is currently best utilized.

bjflanne on Dec 27, 2018 [–]

I agree, that's why I said 'Gold' - it's not gold, it just is an attempt at replicating some of the best industrial aspects of it.

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