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posted by mrpg on Friday August 24 2018, @12:45PM   Printer-friendly
from the water-is-always-the-answer dept.

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Ceramic materials are used in nuclear, chemical and electrical power generation industries because of their ability to withstand extreme environments. However, at high temperatures, ceramics are susceptible to thermal-shock fractures caused by rapid temperature-changing events, such as cold water droplet contact with hot surfaces. In a novel interdisciplinary approach, engineers report the use of a cheap, simple, water-repelling coating to prevent thermal shock in ceramics.

Source: Improved thermal-shock resistance in industrial ceramics


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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 25 2018, @12:08PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Saturday August 25 2018, @12:08PM (#726213)

    The easy test is read the packaging and look for the word borosilicate.