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blacksmith37
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  • Huntsville, TX, United States
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Retired Metallurgical Engineer. Primarily specifications and failure analysis (like CSI programs except using real science) in the petrochemical industry. I have done nearly all my own auto and home maintenance and repairs. Hobbies ; tropical fish /ponds, cooking, gardening/ landscaping, siviculture ,birding.

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Is "stainless" a bulk or a surface property of stainless steel?
Aug 18, 2019
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How is there still iron on earth?
Dec 30, 2022
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Does cold bluing steel prevent rust?
Jul 6, 2017
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Why do we use coke instead of coal in order to reduce FeO as basic reaction in ironmaking process?
Aug 8, 2019
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Why is sea salt coarse?
Apr 19, 2021
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Are platinum metal whiskers very unusual?
Jun 8, 2020
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Understanding grades of steel for cookware. 18/10 vs 18/8
Aug 3, 2022
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What materials are resistant to hot chlorine?
Sep 8, 2019
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What non-toxic non-corrosive liquids are used for heat transfer?
Jun 28, 2022
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Lye from human ashes?
Apr 28, 2022
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Do the Mt. Everest rescue helicopters have modified engines to operate at high altitudes?
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Cookware: Why not Copper instead of Titanium, Aluminium or Stainless Steel?
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Tool identification - possibly antique
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How can I repair this gas leak on my new range? Teflon tape isn't working
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What are the dangers of operating a mini excavator?