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Earth's most expensive substance: Why antimatter costs Rs 5,366,910,000,000,000 for just one gram

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In a world where even a chocolate bar can feel overpriced, nothing compares to the jaw-dropping cost of antimatter—the most expensive substance on Earth. Valued at a staggering ₹5,366,910,000,000,000 ($62 trillion or 49 trillion pounds) per gram,
The article from MSN discusses the astronomical cost of antimatter, which is priced at approximately Rs 5,366,910,000,000,000 (over $62.5 trillion) per gram, making it the most expensive substance known to humanity. Antimatter, which is essentially the opposite of regular matter with particles having opposite charges, annihilates upon contact with matter, releasing vast amounts of energy. This energy potential makes antimatter a subject of interest for futuristic applications like spacecraft propulsion. However, producing antimatter is incredibly challenging and expensive due to the need for particle accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider, where antiparticles are created in minuscule amounts. The high cost is attributed to the energy required for production, the inefficiency of current methods, and the difficulty in storing antimatter, as it must be kept in a vacuum and away from any matter to prevent annihilation. Despite its potential, practical applications remain theoretical due to these prohibitive costs and technical challenges.

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