Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Custom Materials for Space Vehicle usage

Many specialized materials are necessary and required for space usage. The materials must be cold proof to -500*F, heat proof to 7000*F minimally, high pressure proof to 10 billion tons/in2, and deterioration proof from chemicals, and other detrimental substances. Suits, materials, containers, and all other objects; including robotics must be manufactured from these materials. Usually a zirconium foil, platinum foil, nitinol Suit and objects would be required; along with insulating materials that are encapsulated in a custom extreme temperature, chemical, biological proof plastic that may be exposed to the same environments as the other materials. A custom Kevlar and Teflon type plastic would be utilized for extreme pressure, temperature, vacuum, and impact is vital in space due to lack of returning to a specialized “home Base” for repairs. The suit especially must not be removed; except in very rare instances, or during washing/ bathing. For bathing purposes, a special non water required towelette with an abrasive cleaner; such as gojo, would suffice for bathing purposes. The towelette would be utilized to cleanse the body without drying out over a period of time [such as Gojo Towelettes], or using water for rinsing [such as Gojo Towelettes].

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