Thread: 2 Japanese nuclear reactors may be in meltdown
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Old 19-03-2011, 05:55 PM
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Gary;

I wonder the melting point of the Stainless Steel would be relative to the rod encasement ?

I think type 304 stainless has a melting point of around 1400 - 1450 degrees C.

I'm sure the composition of the tank would have been carefully selected for other properties, as well, though.

I suppose it doesn't really matter if the rod encasement decides to light up !
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