LK-99 Disappoints as Room-Temperature Superconductor.

– LK-99 (modified lead-apatite): claimed revolutionary room-temperature superconductor.

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– Labs worldwide attempt recreation, but skepticism grows due to lack of evidence.

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– Reproduction of material leads to disappointing results in newly published studies.

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– Hoped-for superconductivity missing; resistance observed as temperature drops.

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– Initial excitement wanes; doubts arise about the validity of the original claim.

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– Critical temperature not reached, contrary to expectations.

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– Material's resistivity increases with lowering temperature, acting opposite to superconductors.

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– The dream of ambient pressure superconductor fades as evidence contradicts initial claims.

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