COMPOSITIONS OF MATTER: SYSTEM II

摘要

The present invention relates to new compositions of matter, particularly metals and alloys, and methods of making such compositions. The new compositions of matter exhibit long-range ordering and unique electronic character.

主权项

1. A method of modifying the electronic structure of a material comprising the steps of:
(1.) Melting the material; (2.) Adding a carbon source to the material; and (3.) Varying the temperature of the material between two temperatures over one or more cycles, wherein the material remains at a temperature above the melting point during the entire step; and (4) Cooling the material to room temperature; the improvement comprising at least one of the following: (a) at least one gas is added to the material through a lance set at a level above the liquid level; (b) at least one gas or gaseous additions comprises a gas mixture; (c) at least one gas or gaseous additions has been exposed to radiation; (d) current is added to the material in a further step or during one or more of the above steps; (e) during the cooling step, a gas is added to the material; (f) during the cooling step, the material is quenched with water wherein the water is not stirred; (g) at least one form of radiation has been filtered; (h) the material is exposed to radiation in a further step or during one or more of the above steps; and/or (i) varying the reactor power between two power levels over ½, one or more cycles.