[NMScience] 1/2 Day Nanoscience Workshop

[Vannetta R. Perry]

Combustion Synthesis: A Novel Process to Produce NanoScale Powders

Presented by:  Diedre Hirschfeld, Ph.D., New Mexico Tech

9:00AM-1:00PM     March 1, 2008
New Mexico Tech Materials Engineering Department, Jones Hall

New Mexico Science Teachers' Association and NM EPSCoR are teaming
together to provide a stimulating and exciting workshop for science
teachers in Combustion Synthesis.

Combustion Synthesis is a process for producing ceramics,
ceramiccomposites, and intermetallic compounds that is economical and
simple as compared to conventional processing. Conventional processes for
producing high purity ceramics and intermetallics require days or weeks to
clean and process raw materials to usable forms followed by reactions to
combine the materials to achieve the proper chemistry. The process of
combustion synthesis involves an exothermic reaction of reactant materials
that produces a pure product. One example of a sustained exothermic
reaction are the sparklers that kids of all ages play with during July 4th
celebrations. And the beautiful colors produced by fireworks are the
result of exothermic reactions as different combinations of metals
oxidize.

In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to produce your own
nanomaterials through combustion synthesis.

Space is limited to 20 teachers, so register quickly to reserve your
space.  To register, email the following information to Vannetta Perry,
vperry at nmt.edu:



Last Name
First Name
Address
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State
Zip Code
Work Phone
Home Phone
Email Address
School Name
Address
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Vannetta R. Perry, Ed.D.
PO Box 158
San Antonio, NM 87832
(505) 835-0189
vperry at nmt.edu

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Until you are willing to be confused about what you already know, what you
know will never become wider, bigger or deeper."
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