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NSF PR 03-60 Images- May 27, 2003

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Photo 1

Scanning electron micrograph of artificial nacre

Scanning electron micrograph of artificial nacre developed by researchers at Oklahoma State University and Digital Instruments/Veeco. One micron is one millionth of a meter.
Credit: Zhiyong Tang, Oklahoma State University; NSF

Photo 2

Photo depicting artificial nacre and a ruler

Photograph depicting artificial nacre and revealing the material's thin texture and iridescence.
Credit: Zhiyong Tang, Oklahoma State University; NSF

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