“How has the chemistry of materials shaped our past, present and how may it shape our future?”
- The knowledge of the chemistry of all materials over the centuries has really improved our abilities to make advancements in nearly anything. Over the years, advancements have been made in technologies by using new materials, such as new achievements in prosthetic parts like the new false skin that can now feel as a part of the limb. The knowledge of chemistry and how all things and their atoms, molecules, and all make up is, also gives us a better understanding as to how we can not only advance, but improve what we already have. We know that by work-hardening a metal, such as gold, it can be made more rigid and strong until re-heated. This is because the atoms are "worked" into more places and is worked into any empty space, which makes them stronger. By having all this knowledge about everything from atoms, to the materials they make up, we can continue making advancements in materials, and the jobs they serve. |
“How does the structure of matter on the atomic, molecular, microscopic and macroscopic levels determine a material’s properties?”
- If the structure of matter on the atomic and molecular levels is at all altered, it will change the molecule all together. It will change the molecule which in turn will change its properties when observed on both the microscopic and macroscopic levels. This is because every atom and element will react differently when bonded to something else. For example, Hydrogen is Hydrogen until two are bonded to an Oxygen, then we get water. This can be seen on both the micro and macro level as well as the molecular. |
977 East 5th Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
December 16, 2013
Benelli USA
17601 Beretta Dr.
Accokeek, MD
Dear Benelli Producers,
I have been a shooter for many years. I am an avid shooter and I enjoy anything to do with firearms such as hunting, recreational, competitive or sport shooting. At the moment, I own and utilize your Benelli Montefeltro 12 gauge shotgun. I use it for recreation, practice, and competition shooting. One major issue I am aware of with any firearm, is the issue of inaccuracy as a result of numerous firings. I know this problem particularly pertains to rifles, although I know there is no avoiding it with any gun. I would like to propose a possible improvement in your company’s firearms, as I know that the issue of inaccuracy will carry through to any firearm. My proposition is that your company could experiment with replacing your steel barrels with carbon fiber. I am proposing this for the purpose of both more accuracy as well as more agility in the field.
Carbon fiber is a very durable and rigid polymer that is made up of carbon atoms that are bonded into strands that are then woven into a fiber-hence the name carbon fiber. This rigid polymer is used for a number of things such as car accessories to aircraft parts, to military machinery. This elementary substance has been proven to possess a lower thermal expansion and better weight and mass to strength ratio over steel. Carbon fiber has a density of 1.78 g/cc. Steel has a density of 7.75 g/cc. As you can obviously see, carbon fiber is drastically lighter than steel-5.97 g/cc lighter. Carbon fiber has an ultimate tensile strength typically around 500 ksi, while 4130 steel has an ultimate tensile strength of around only 125 ksi. I realize your company already produces carbon fiber stocks, but I just wanted to propose barrels as well to improve both agility as well as accuracy for any shooter, no matter their skill level.
Thank you and I hope you consider my proposal and you can contact me via email at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Keagan Felker
Durango, CO 81301
December 16, 2013
Benelli USA
17601 Beretta Dr.
Accokeek, MD
Dear Benelli Producers,
I have been a shooter for many years. I am an avid shooter and I enjoy anything to do with firearms such as hunting, recreational, competitive or sport shooting. At the moment, I own and utilize your Benelli Montefeltro 12 gauge shotgun. I use it for recreation, practice, and competition shooting. One major issue I am aware of with any firearm, is the issue of inaccuracy as a result of numerous firings. I know this problem particularly pertains to rifles, although I know there is no avoiding it with any gun. I would like to propose a possible improvement in your company’s firearms, as I know that the issue of inaccuracy will carry through to any firearm. My proposition is that your company could experiment with replacing your steel barrels with carbon fiber. I am proposing this for the purpose of both more accuracy as well as more agility in the field.
Carbon fiber is a very durable and rigid polymer that is made up of carbon atoms that are bonded into strands that are then woven into a fiber-hence the name carbon fiber. This rigid polymer is used for a number of things such as car accessories to aircraft parts, to military machinery. This elementary substance has been proven to possess a lower thermal expansion and better weight and mass to strength ratio over steel. Carbon fiber has a density of 1.78 g/cc. Steel has a density of 7.75 g/cc. As you can obviously see, carbon fiber is drastically lighter than steel-5.97 g/cc lighter. Carbon fiber has an ultimate tensile strength typically around 500 ksi, while 4130 steel has an ultimate tensile strength of around only 125 ksi. I realize your company already produces carbon fiber stocks, but I just wanted to propose barrels as well to improve both agility as well as accuracy for any shooter, no matter their skill level.
Thank you and I hope you consider my proposal and you can contact me via email at [email protected] .
Sincerely,
Keagan Felker