Re: kerBOOM factor, was Re: HUMOR: Life extension is a tool ofSatan!

From: Michael M. Butler (butler@comp-lib.org)
Date: Fri Feb 23 2001 - 03:00:01 MST


Sorry, you are of course correct, serves me right for posting when this
tired.

Eugene Leitl wrote:
>
> On Thu, 22 Feb 2001, Michael M. Butler wrote:
>
> > Eugene.Leitl@lrz.uni-muenchen.de wrote:
> > > Actually, most of the kerBOOM factor is attributable to energy release due
> > > to N-N triple bond formation, resulting in an exceedingly stable molecule
> > > (azote).
> >
> > I think you meant "exceedingly *UN*stable molecule" there, no?
>
> Energy-rich products decay into energy-poor products, releasing the
> energy difference in the process. Nitrogen with its triple bond
> is exceedingly stable, it`s old name "azote" means without life.



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