The lightest mechanical watch in the world of graphene weigh 40 grams Bashny.Net

The University of Manchester in collaboration with the watch brand Richard Mille and the McLaren F1 has developed the lightest chronograph, combining advances in the study of graphene technologies precise time measurement. The total weight RM hours 50-03 is 40 grams, thus they are very durable.





"The joint project McLaren and Richard Mille has demanded investigation of the possibilities of the inclusion of graphene in the composite hours to increase productivity with the aim of weight reduction," — said Professor University of Manchester Robert young.

Durable and lightweight design chronograph RM 50-03 protecting fragile clock mechanism made of a unique composite material with graphene. This alloy is known as Graph TPT and weighs less than any other material used in the manufacture of watches.





Graphene was also used in the production of watches. It was added to rubber to enhance the mechanical properties and durability of this part.

Graphene is a two — dimensional material just one atom thick. It was first isolated in Manchester University, Konstantin Novoselov and Andrei Geim in 2004 and is able to revolutionize a number of fields, including the production of alloys for aerospace and automotive industry, as well as flexible mobile phones and devices for energy storage next generation.





Mixing graphene with Silly Putty, a physicist Jonathan Coleman has created a sensor that combine ductility, high electrical conductivity and strong pressure sensitivity. The minimal impact on it causes a change in resistance — clay easily registers the steps the spider, held on its surface. published

 

Source: hightech.fm/2017/01/17/graphene-watch