[ExI] A possible X Prize

[Eugen Leitl]

On Thu, May 26, 2011 at 01:36:22PM -0600, Kelly Anderson wrote:

> It seems like it would be possible to synthesize Cattierite since the
> elemental components are relatively cheap and available. Would

Cobalt is not particularly cheap or abundant. Several other
elements and minerals share that trait
http://europe.theoildrum.com/node/5239

> synthesis of artificial Cattierite suitable for use in electronics be
> a good candidate for an X-Prize type competition?

It's not the mineral, it's the element. Apart from enrichment
from dilute sources your only other option is transmutation.

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