You can't sublimate metal cups. Sublimation is a process where a substance transitions directly from a solid to a gas, skipping the liquid phase. Metals, being solid at room temperature, do not undergo sublimation under normal conditions.
Here's why sublimation doesn't work for metal cups:
- High Melting Point: Metals have extremely high melting points, meaning they require a lot of heat to transform into a liquid state. This makes it impossible to achieve sublimation without melting the metal first.
- Strong Metallic Bonds: The strong bonds between metal atoms make it difficult for individual atoms to escape into the gas phase.
Instead of sublimation, you can use other methods to modify metal cups, such as:
- Electroplating: Coating the metal with a thin layer of another metal.
- Anodizing: Creating a protective oxide layer on the surface of the metal.
- Printing: Adding designs or patterns using specialized printing techniques.
These methods allow you to customize and enhance the appearance and functionality of metal cups.
