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Question

Hey, I am looking for a transparent synthetic material that can be used as a cover on the moon. It has to withstand the tempuratures the moon expiriences and be durable in case of any solar debris or anything were to hit it. Again, need to let sunlight through though. Its a dome, and I need the material, some composite or synthetic is what I'm looking for, ANY IDEAS??????????

Answer 1

I think Costco or Sam's Club's would have it. It's called "Teflonated Glad Cling Wrap" It appears dark until certain temperature changes cause it to become translucent.  It shoud work just fine.

Answer 2

make a artificial atmosphere for moon.

only atmosphere can fulfill your all demands.

Answer 3

Polcarbonate or Lexan, like Nalgene water bottles. I ran mine over with my car and it's fine.

Answer 4

Try a very large condom

Answer 5

plastic wrap

plexi glass

Answer 6

I liked the Lexan plastic  too, but you must reduce about 80% (and 100% UV) of sunlight with a mirror (Aluminium metalic  + Zirconium oxide,) layer. But there are nothing to shield for the case of some solar debris or anything were to hit it.  Some micrometeor could perforate the dome. You would need to repair very fast, from time to time parts of the dome.

Answer 7

Try using plexiglass.   It is strong yet see through and can stand up to the temperature on the moon.

Answer 8

a tissue!

Answer 9

Styrene Acrylonitrile... or Polypropylene Fiber, however Polybenzimidazole (PBI) allows UV light, I'm not certain on the other two...

those are my ideas... hope I opened up some for you

Answer 10

Before I give you an answer, I have a question.

Why ar eyou looking for something to use a a cover on a moon that can withstand temperature, etc. etc.?!?!

Are you an astronaut?!?!?! Or what?!?! Besides, if you were, then you should know...I think..

Are you going to the moon?!?!? If so, then..I can't help you, sorry. ^^; I guess plastic wouln't help..fiberglass, my mind isn't working. -_-

Answer 11

Pyrex Glass

Syran wrap