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Xu You knew the existence of this kind of equipment for a long time, but this was the first time he saw it with his own eyes.

In the past, American scientists used this device to achieve very high pressure when conducting ultra-high pressure room temperature superconducting experiments on hydrides.

In addition to equipment, the project team also received a large number of diamonds to help create ultra-high pressure conditions.

The reason why the diamond anvil can create an ultra-high pressure environment is that when two diamonds are in contact, the contact surface is very small, and the area of ​​the mechanically pressurized part is large, so that the diamond pressure chamber can obtain high pressure.

The cost of such a device is very high.

Among them, diamonds are equivalent to consumables.

Of course, compared to 202K superconducting materials, diamonds are not so precious.

This type of diamond counter-anvil can add thermal insulation material in the sample cavity.

In this way, under the condition that the high temperature area does not exceed the sample cavity, even if the temperature exceeds the melting point of diamond, the diamond will not be damaged.

Xing Shuping called everyone together to explain the experiment.

"Today, we are going to do several sets of ultra-high pressure forming experiments of 202K superconducting materials. We will gather in the laboratory later."

Everyone knows that this plan is Xu You's idea.

Everyone is looking forward to whether today's experiment can achieve a breakthrough.

In Chen Pingqiu's heart, he also hoped that this project could make a breakthrough.

Even if Chen Pingqiu didn't believe it, Xu You could really achieve a breakthrough in material forming technology in such a short period of time.

But as a member of the team, who wants to see the project team fail.

After everyone came to the laboratory, Xing Shuping organized the experiment.

"Let's first take a look at the performance of 202K superconducting materials under ultra-high pressure. Professor Chen Pingqiu, the operation of the diamond on the anvil is up to you."

"Okay, Academician Xing."

The operation of this kind of equipment is very delicate, and if there is a slight mistake, the two diamonds may be ruined.

Although the project team's funds are abundant, they must not be wasted like this.

Xu You also knew that he had no operating experience at all, so it was better not to get started.

Chen Pingqiu has used this kind of equipment before, and he is the most experienced in the entire project team in terms of operation.

In such things, experience is indeed more important.

Under the leadership of Chen Pingqiu, the experiment started.

Chen Pingqiu placed the 202K superconducting material in the sample cavity of the diamond counter-anvil, preparing to increase the pressure.

At this time, the computer connected to the device synchronously displays the temperature, pressure and other conditions in the sample box.

The microscopic form of the 202K superconducting material is also displayed on the computer screen.

As the pressure continued to increase, the 202K superconducting materials began to gather together.

Until the pressure reaches 100GPa, the molecules of these materials have been completely aggregated together to form a more continuous material structure.

Under such a high pressure, the molecular structure of the 202K superconducting material has undergone slight changes, but the molecular formula has not changed.

"Okay, Professor Chen, please restore the normal pressure environment." Xu You said.

Although Xu You didn't do it himself, he was the leader of this experiment.

Chen Pingqiu could only follow Xu You's order and carry out his own operations.

When the pressure gradually returns to normal pressure.

The 202K superconducting material that was still gathered together just now was scattered again.

The molecular structure also returned to its previous form.

"As expected, it is completely consistent with the prediction." Xu Youxin said.

Ultrahigh pressure changes this material only temporarily.

As long as the pressure returns to normal pressure, the properties of the material will also recover, and they will not stay together forever.

The application of ultra-high pressure is like putting a lock on the material, and when the pressure is removed, the lock is automatically unlocked.

Next, Xu You will use another method to "weld" the lock to it.

"Professor Chen, please continue to apply a pressure of 100GPa."

At this time, Chen Pingqiu was like an assistant of Xu You, accepting Xu You's instructions.

Chen Pingqiu faintly felt that such a relationship seemed to be a bit of a disadvantage to him.

But in the group, he was the best at operating the diamond on the anvil, so he had no choice but to continue to follow Xu You's instructions.

Like last time, after reaching a high-pressure environment of 100GPa, the 202K superconducting material aggregated together again.

But this time, Xu You applied the "secret key" conditions previously calculated by supercomputing to the sample cavity of the diamond anvil.

From the computer screen, it is impossible to see any changes in the microstructure of the material.

"Professor Chen, normal pressure conditions can be restored."

At this moment, everyone's eyes were on the screen.

If the material remains polymerized after returning to normal pressure conditions.

This shows that Xu You's plan is effective.

But at this moment, everyone lacked confidence in Xu You.

After all, it is just adding a set of conditions.

Even if there is a "key", its probability is much smaller than that of picking up a bank card on the street and guessing its password.

Moreover, from the screen, after Xu You imposed a set of conditions, the microstructure of the material did not change in any way.

Even Xing Shuping didn't quite believe that this experiment could really be successful.

As the pressure in the sample chamber decreases gradually.

Everyone silently hoped that these materials would not be scattered anymore.

It's different from last time.

This time, the material did not start to disperse right away.

Until the pressure is close to normal pressure, the previous polymerization state is still maintained.

At this time, everyone held their breath.

Chen Pingqiu also set his eyes on the screen.

The material was seen to remain aggregated.

Chen Pingqiu was also a little unbelievable.

"Really... succeeded?"

Chen Pingqiu is convinced that he has removed the ultra-high pressure conditions and restored the normal pressure environment.

Since the material does not disperse again.

This proves that Xu You's method is really correct!

At this time, Chen Pingqiu felt a little regretful, he shouldn't have questioned Xu You before.

At this age, he can be the chief researcher of a project of this level.

It can only show that Xu You's ability has reached the peak level.

After all, my decades of experience cannot compare with Xu You's research results in just a few months.

Xing Shuping, Qiao Sen, and other professors in the laboratory.

They all looked excited.

Fortunately for Xing Shuping, he chose to continue to explore the molding process of 202K superconducting materials.

I am also glad that I can always trust Xu You, a young man who is almost omnipotent.

As for Xu You himself, he behaved as a calm one.

Xu You knew that the experiment was not over yet.

"After I remove this set of additional conditions, if the materials don't disperse, then this experiment can be said to be a success." Xu You said.