Interesting. I imagine high voltages are generated too.
I like the one when you open mail in a darkened room and get a blue flash as the adhesive is torn. I think it's called electro-trilubescence <spelling>. _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 26 October 2008 18:36 To: [email protected] Subject: [Vo]:Generating X-RAYS From Scotch Tape Hello all. I have been lurking here for eons, however, this report is too intriguing not to post. According to "Nature" It has been discovered that scotch tape when peeled in a vacuum gives off x-rays! Enough x-rays to photograph the bones in a finger! http://www.nature.com/news/2008/081022/full/news.2008.1185.html It is speculated that the well known luminescense that crystals radiate when struck or compressed or when certain tapes are unwound is the cause.The comments at the bottom of the page are as interesting as the article. You will see a couple from Bill B. There is also mine. Would astronauts have to be warned not to use duct tape in a vacuum? Trevor Lawrence _____ Play online games for FREE at Games.com! All of your favorites, no registration required and great graphics - check <http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211202682x1200689022/aol?redir=%0d %0ahttp://www.games.com?ncid=emlcntusgame00000001> it out!
