The Net (substance) The Net (substance) The Net, in alchemy, is an alloy of copper and iron, whose crystal structure induces a network pattern on its surface. It was described in the 17th century by Sir Isaac Newton. Newton produced the substance by following what he regarded as a recipe, encoded in classical mythology, for part of the process of achieving the philosopher's stone. The relevant myth involved the god Vulcan finding his wife Venus (alchemical symbol for copper) in bed with the god Mars (alchemical symbol for iron) Newton's interpretation rested on typical alchemical associations, construing Vulcan as a stand-in for fire,
Zhao Wenzhi University. He served two terms (2001–2011) as chief scientist of natural gas project of the State Basic Research Program of China (also called 973 Program). Zhao organized the study of lithology-related oil/gas accumulation theory and evaluation technology from 1997 to 2005, focusing on hydrocarbon accumulation with large scale in the flat and tectonic low areas in faulted sag-type, depression-type and foreland-type sedimentary basins. He has established the theory of large-scale lithology-related oil/gas accumulations with medium-low abundance, which helps to expand the exploration activity from the limited structural highs to the wide-ranged depressions. As a result, abundant oil and gas reserves