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Robot begins removing Fukushima nuclear plant’s melted fuel. (www.voanews.com)
submitted 2 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology
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[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 months ago (1 children)

There are several factors to consider when choosing materials in a nuclear plant. For things that aren’t in direct proximity to the reactor core, neutron activation (becoming radioactive) is less of a concern. Aluminum produces hydrogen gas when exposed to boric acid, which presents an explosion risk. Certain chemical compounds can cause corrosion to plant equipment, even a Sharpie marker could corrode a valve or pipe and cause issues over the 50 year life span of a plant.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

That's really interesting about Sharpies, I would have never known that about Sharpies.

Edit: I accidentally the word "never" above.