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
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.)
To: blackdog
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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