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To: GonzoGOP

Stainles steel becomes very brittle after temperature cycling in excesses. That is why rewelding cracked stainless welds is very difficult if you want anything more than cosmetic repairs.


25 posted on 03/23/2011 1:44:20 PM PDT by blackdog
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To: blackdog
Stainles steel becomes very brittle after temperature cycling in excesses.

Thanks. I knew the physics guys would have an answer.
33 posted on 03/23/2011 1:51:34 PM PDT by GonzoGOP (There are millions of paranoid people in the world and they are all out to get me.)
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They just have to get this one cool enough (thermally and radiation wise) to dismantle it. Units 1-4 will never run again.


75 posted on 03/23/2011 2:27:46 PM PDT by FreedomPoster (Islam delenda est)
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