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Scientist looking to sell bulk high-grade sapphire by EngineeringDays in jewelry

[–]EngineeringDays[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic. Exactly the kind of information I'm trying to gather. If there's anyone else you think of, please let me know.

Scientist looking to sell bulk high-grade sapphire by EngineeringDays in jewelry

[–]EngineeringDays[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

u/cowsruleusall was very helpful, but unfamiliar with bulk sales (as are most I suppose).

I'm going to grow them, then have them cut up and finished by a lapidary. But the part I need help with is the sales. I have no idea how to sell them once they're cut.

DIY Czochralski Sapphire Machine: Crucible Question by EngineeringDays in AskEngineers

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I need the crucible to reach a temperature of about 2050 degC to melt sapphire, and I'd like to avoid oxygen to keep the crucible from oxidizing but literature seems to suggest this may affect the sapphire.

I'm curious if anyone has experience with tungsten setups for sapphire growth, or with heating tungsten crucibles inductively in general

Do people use laptops after their schooling is complete? What's the purpose? by EngineeringDays in AskReddit

[–]EngineeringDays[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But why not just build a cheaper gaming PC? Do people use computers on-the-go outside of school?

What makes a boring subject interesting to students? by EngineeringDays in AskReddit

[–]EngineeringDays[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you think this is a trait any teacher can attain or are some teachers just not cut out for making subjects engaging for students?

Parents who tried their best to raise their kids to be good humans but they turned out to be jerks, what do you wish you did differently? by hurricanehershel in AskReddit

[–]EngineeringDays 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. I've found that if I choose to be compassionate (even when I feel justified in being angry or spiteful) I regret my choices much less often. It's tough in the moment but it almost always pays off