Compared with "news" that has no physical evidence to support it, the results produced by Nanjing Institute of Technology are obviously much more sensational. In just a few days, this news quickly spread throughout the scientific research community. Come, and after further disclosure of specific details, almost everyone was shocked by the significance of this achievement.
Brooke was the first foreign scholar to arrive in China. After in-depth exchanges with Hu Bingchun, he was the first to express his views on behalf of the NCC.
"First of all, what can be determined is that the new substance disclosed by China this time is definitely an epoch-making product, and its greatest significance is not that it is 'new', but more importantly, that it is difficult to synthesize and has a simple composition. "
"A very valuable point of this new compound is that all the anions and cations it contains are normal things, namely chloride ions and ammonium ions. =, and there are no strong Lewis acid and alkali ions."
"This quality is extremely important for the industrial fate of this substance."
"For a new type of explosive and a new type of fuel, its cost must be reduced, and the new explosives we currently use are too expensive."
"If there is no route with high yield, simple steps, and cheap raw materials, no matter how new your finished product is or how good its performance is, it will still only stay in the laboratory stage."
"It can be said that the new substance synthesized by China has taken a good start. Its raw materials are not complex and rare, and it is also a product that can truly improve human technology."
Brooke's discussion directly defined the results of this time, and any scholar who pays attention to this competition between China and the United States can hear the implication of Brooke's words.
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He almost criticized the "impracticality" of the US experimental results by name, and his position can be said to be extremely clear.
This does puzzle some people. After all, Britain is a traditional ally of the United States, and the NCC also has many cooperations with the National Science Foundation.
Logically speaking, shouldn't they give the US a platform?
However, scholars who really understand the field of scientific research are not surprised by this - even American scholars have at least shown a neutral attitude when facing this result.
Because scientific research is not politics, there is no room for distortion or alteration.
Strong is strong, and right is right. There is no way to use political power to pressure it or distort the well-known facts.
It is precisely because of this unchangeable characteristic that the energetic materials conference to be held by the United States has fallen into an extremely embarrassing situation.
Due to time conflicts, a large number of invited scholars temporarily changed their plans and planned to go to China to witness this epoch-making moment in the history of nitrogen-containing compound research. The number of people who could go to Los Angeles as agreed dropped directly to less than 30% of the expected number.
This 30% is just because their research direction overlaps with the high-pressure direction of the United States. Compared with China, it is more cost-effective.
Even the conference affairs team under the Office of Civil Development was not fully prepared for this. Fortunately, the Office of Civil Development had plenty of money, so it would not be difficult to temporarily expand the scale.
And on the other side, Chengdu.
Chen Guo was equally surprised by the results of Nanjing University of Technology. You know, Chen Nian originally said that the technical documents would be output within three weeks, but now, it has only been three weeks and the finished products have been released.
In the office, he held the report submitted by Hu Bingchun's team and said with some emotion:
"Who could have imagined this? I guess Hu Bingchun himself couldn't have imagined that the progress could be so fast. Their team hadn't even prepared the patent application process, and they didn't know what to do with the paper - what do you say? Do you want to use it this time? Apply in your name?"
After hearing Chen Guo's words, Chen Nian shook his head decisively.
"Forget it. It's not necessary. Just operate as usual."
The so-called "previous method" refers to using the name of a front-end team or researcher to apply for patents and publish papers, but in the internal database, the results are marked as Chen Nian, so as to achieve the benefits he deserves. of anchoring.
Of course, this kind of statement of interests is always considered dispensable, but in terms of formal compliance, it must still be done well.
"Then let's do it the old way - so tell me how strong this new compound is?"
Chen Guo looked at Chen Nian curiously. He was engaged in aerodynamics and knew nothing about chemistry, especially advanced chemistry. If he hadn't read reports every day as the general manager of Spark, he might not even know the chemical formula of this compound. Can't even recognize it.
Therefore, he couldn't quite understand the meaning of this thing.
Chen Nian pondered for a moment and then asked:
"Do you want to hear something technical or something popular?"
".Let's listen to the technical stuff first."
"Technically, there are several indicators."
"The first one is that the DDT time is about 300 days, and the cleaning effect is excellent. There are not many worries when using it."
"Second, the calculated explosion velocity is above 12000M/S and the explosion pressure is above 60Gpa. Its performance is probably more than twice that of TNAE, the strongest explosive at present, let alone TNT. Its overall performance is almost as good as that of TNT. 5 to 6 times more.”
"Third, the cost is relatively low. If we continue to develop from the current route, the final industrialization cost should be almost the same as TNT."
"So in summary, even if it is only used as an explosive, this total nitrogen anion salt compound has great potential."
"I understand, what about the popular ones?"
"Have you seen Neon Genesis Evangelion?"
"No--what is that?"
"Well, it's a science fiction cartoon, my childhood memories. There is something called an N2 bomb in it. It can be said that we have already manufactured the N2 bomb in advance."
Chen Guo nodded thoughtfully, and then continued to ask:
"So, you are saying that this compound turns something in science fiction into reality in advance?"
"That's generally true."
Chen Nian nodded slightly.
Chen Guo breathed a sigh of relief and said with emotion:
"Although I haven't seen the cartoon you mentioned, basically, I can experience your feelings. This is probably equivalent to us working on aircraft, and one day we suddenly discovered that the flying saucer in E.T. was built, right? ?”
"That's pretty much it. In short, for researchers in this field, it's a dream that has become a reality."
"When you say that, I quite envy them."
Chen Guo smiled, Hua suddenly changed the topic and asked:
"Speaking of which, will this thing be helpful to our aerial platform project?"
After Chen Nian thought for a moment, he replied:
"It helps, but it's not necessary. If you really want to solve the power problem of the aerial platform, you still have to rely on metallic hydrogen."
"Then where is the development path for this thing?"
Chen Guo asked doubtfully.
Chen Nian sighed helplessly and replied:
"It should have existed as a transition product of metallic hydrogen. If we follow the normal development path, all-nitrogen compounds should have a peak period of about fifty years."
"But now, this time should be shortened to less than 10 years."
"The time it takes for metallic hydrogen to achieve large-scale mass production is the only window for its existence."
"However, in this case, our industrial development cannot be based on total nitrogen compounds."
On the other side, after confirming the latest results of Nanjing University of Technology on total nitrogen anion salts, the United States quickly responded accordingly.
As a long-established scientific research powerhouse, they did not lose control because of their temporary backwardness. On the contrary, under the leadership of Crist, the direction of the entire project was quickly and resolutely adjusted, and other related industries also immediately took action.
Among them, the most critical industry is the aerospace industry.
Washington, NASA Headquarters.
Bill Nelson sat behind his desk, and opposite him was Locke, who came with Crist.
"So, in the field of what you call 'new fuels', we really have no room for recovery? Have they really developed a new generation of rocket fuel before us?"
Nelson asked.
Locke hesitated for a moment, but finally did not speak, but gave Krist the chance to answer.
After thinking for a while, the latter replied:
"To be precise, total nitrogen anion salt is not just a new aerospace solid fuel - but of course, here we only discuss this application of it."
"As for this application, I have to admit that they are indeed ahead of the curve, and judging from the current results, they are at least 5 to 10 years ahead of us in technology."
"And the consequences of this technological leadership are serious."
"They will have more solid fuel, stronger rocket engines, and in turn will have stronger aerospace technology and stronger intercontinental missiles. In this field, we will be completely passive."
"If it is allowed to develop, the end result may be"
"Every missile we launch is intercepted by them. And every missile they launch will fall within our borders before we can initiate interception."
"This can't even be called a 'threat'. If things really come to this point, we might as well just surrender."
After hearing Christ's words, Nelson's expression became solemn.
He frowned slightly and continued to ask:
"In the short term, is it not technically possible for us to catch up?"
"No, the route they took is an area we have never set foot in. If we want to catch up, we have to start from scratch."
“How long does it take to start from scratch?”
".At least five years. Five years is enough for China to develop a new solid rocket motor based on new total nitrogen compounds and create a new intercontinental missile."
"So, you want me to pay for your mistakes?"
After hearing this, Locke, who had been silent all the time, finally couldn't sit still.
He raised his hand to interrupt Nelson, who wanted to continue sarcastically, and said:
“It’s not about paying for someone’s mistakes, it’s about helping each other.”
"Nelson, there is no need for you to be so mean. In fact, you know very well that neither Crist, nor his team, nor our entire scientific research team did anything wrong."
"The reason why this situation has developed is not because we are too weak, but because our opponent is too strong."
"So, what we should do is not fight among ourselves and quarrel, but put everything aside to join forces and make full use of the influence of all of us to achieve a common goal."
"Let me put it more directly: We need you to stand with us, make suggestions to Congress, use all means at our disposal to limit the development of each other's solid rocket engines, and at the same time promote our own technological updates at any cost , thus offsetting the disadvantages brought about by the new fuel.”
Seeing the solemn expression on Locke's face, Nelson finally put away his stubbornness. After a moment of silence, he said:
"I can do this."
"If I influence Congress, they will take my advice."
"But I hope you think clearly about what this means. What you call 'restriction by any means' means that we must initiate sanctions on several of their key research institutions."
“Among them, the most critical units include the First and Fourth Academy of Aerospace Science and Technology.”
"As for the results of this kind of sanctions, I can tell you responsibly that the results are unpredictable."
"Compared with the trouble it may bring to them, the biggest impact of initiating such sanctions is the so-called 'decoupling'."
"Once decoupling is implemented, it means that we are going to have an all-out war - an all-out war in the fields of technology and patents."
"Have you considered the consequences of doing this?"
Locke nodded and replied:
"It's very clear that we have to do it."
"Understood."
Nelson sighed softly, and then said:
"I will launch a proposal in accordance with your requirements. We will discuss the specific details later."
After receiving Nelson's confirmation, Locke's expression finally relaxed.
After a brief chat, he and Crist left Nelson's office together.
The latter was a little depressed, but after getting in the car, he said as if to comfort himself:
"At least we don't have to worry about possible serious consequences in the short term."
"yes."
Locke simply answered and then asked:
"But I don't understand. Is it really as bad as you think?"
"If we don't respond in time, it could be even worse."
Krist replied solemnly.
Locke stopped talking and the car slowly drove out of Washington.
And behind their backs, this state machine gradually began to operate.
A few days later, sanctions in the field of solid rocket motors came as expected.
Many enterprises and scientific research institutions, including the Fourth Academy and the First Academy, have been included in the list.
Everyone can see the US's purpose, but surprisingly, China's reaction is not strong.
the reason is simple:
Not to mention how effective the so-called sanctions can be, the direction of the United States is completely wrong.
China's next-generation solid rocket motor is not a full nitrogen fuel engine, but a metallic hydrogen fuel engine.
(End of chapter)
