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Use of Materials-English Interpretation

Use of Materials-English Interpretation

Use of Materials-English Interpretation

(OP)
In technical literature, one often reads a pharse such as: ' Material A can be used in this environment compared to Material B for any given pressure and temperature'.

It seems to me at least confusing at time. Does the above statement means that:

1: 'Material A can be used in a particular environment at any pressure and temperature. or,

2. 'Material A can be used in a particular environment at a fixed pressure and temperature compared to Material B'.or,

3. 'Material A can be used in a particular environment at any pressure and temperature where Material B can also be used'.

Will appreciate if some one kindly shed light on the above statement to explain what 'any given' condition signifies. Thanks in advance.

MetCorr  
 

RE: Use of Materials-English Interpretation

The answer is 1.  There is no need to use the word given, but it is a popular phrase.

Regards,

Cory

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RE: Use of Materials-English Interpretation

(OP)
Thanks Cory. It cleared a great doubt.

MetCorr

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