Ancient Metal Coating Technology From 2,000 Years Ago Can't Be Matched Even Today | Strange

Title: Ancient Metal Coating Technology From 2,000 Years Ago Can't Be Matched Even Today Content: Artists and craftsmen more than 2,000 years ago developed thin-film coating technology unrivaled even by today's standards for producing DVDs, solar cells, electronic devices and other products. Understanding these sophisticated metal-plating techniques from ancient times, described in the ACS journal Accounts of Chemical Research, could help preserve priceless artistic and other treasures from the past. How artisans centuries ago achieved sophisticated gilding, such as on the St. Ambrogio golden altar from 825 AD, is now coming to light. via Before It's News | Top 50 stories http://beforeitsnews.com/top50.html

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