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Reactor tube material at moderately high temps (600-1000 C) with water vapor as primary constituent of flow
I would recommend a platinum or platinum-iridium tube for several reasons:
Platinum is non-reactive. Of course you are the chemist, so your judgement there is best - but my understanding is that it's ...
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Ideal design for a long fruit plucking pole
You will want a material with a high stiffness, and strength to weight ratio.
If cost is no object, then carbon fiber is probably the best option.
Fiberglass, titanium and aluminum are also good ...
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Tensile testing and the difference between theoretical results and actual
Temperature effects are negligible within +/- 50 degrees F of ambient.
Most theoretical predictions of tensile strength do not include the effects of dislocation travel which is the primary source of ...
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