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Sapphire: A Liquid That Won't Get Things Wet
eaglebtc writes "Tuesday on Good Morning America, a representative from Tyco Fire & Security demonstrated an amazing new substance called Sapphire: a water-like fluid that does not get things wet. He filled a small fish tank with Sapphire and submerged a book, a laptop, and a flat panel TV. Both electronics were turned on when submerged; all three items came out completely unharmed. Click here for a slideshow of the demonstration. The official name for Sapphire is actually Novec 1230. Read about it here (PDF). Tyco sees practical applications of Sapphire in fire extinguisher systems for museums and libraries. By the same token of practicality, regular readers of Slashdot probably have something else in mind: total-immersion watercooling. Just think of the possibilities!"
How can it be a CFC without any Cl?
If the fluid is dielectric, just immerse the PC completely into it. You don't need a sealsed case, just a tub with cables going in and out. Btw, forget about moving parts, (CD-ROM/floppy). The fluid friction will be far too much. As long as you move the fluid around... It would make a nice aquarium job...
I completely concur; I keep hearing about the dangers (and pervasiveness!) of Dihydrogen Monoxide, and don't understand why the Powers that Be haven't done anything about this health and environmental danger yet...