What is Nano Technology
- is the science of very small particles with huge potentials.
- it involves particles whose size can be measured in nanometers.
- typically the size of nano particles lies in the range of 0.1 nm to 10nm.
Characteristics of Nano particles
- they are tiny in size;
- they have a very light weight;
- very strong;
- they have incredible large surface area;
- very flexible.
Examples of chemical substances of nano-sized particles.
- nano tubes
- bucky balls.
- graphine.
Properties of nanotubes
- Good electrical conductors
- High tensile strength
- Mechanically stiff