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Re: LEGO in space
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lugnet.general
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Tue, 15 May 2001 18:32:28 GMT
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In lugnet.general, Paul Davidson writes:
> All manufactured items slowly release small amounts of gaseous chemicals in
> this process. Living on Earth like we do, the often-toxic molecules are
> quickly swept away by wind and air circulation. But in a closed tin can for
> weeks or years on end, these gases can build up enough to be harmful to the
> space crew's health. All objects intended for space use must therefore pass
> rigorous tests and be built of special plastics and metal alloys.
> Unfortunately, Lego pieces outgas just like most other plastic things.
That's pretty neat! Maybe they could keep them in a toybox outside the
station...
Dave!
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| There is a reason they don't: "outgassing". All manufactured items slowly release small amounts of gaseous chemicals in this process. Living on Earth like we do, the often-toxic molecules are quickly swept away by wind and air circulation. But in a (...) (25 years ago, 15-May-01, to lugnet.general)
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