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Low Temp Shaft Material 1
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kverspoor,
Go to any pump website and inquire about cryogenic pumps.
They are always constructed from austenitic stainless material (or better)
Carbon steel(s) all exhibit a "nil ductility transition temperature" where material toughness drops away quickly with lower temperatures. (Do a web search on any of these terms, or pick up an elementary materials text book)
I agree with RICH2001, if you uses these materials, you may be heading for a disaster.
MJC
Go to any pump website and inquire about cryogenic pumps.
They are always constructed from austenitic stainless material (or better)
Carbon steel(s) all exhibit a "nil ductility transition temperature" where material toughness drops away quickly with lower temperatures. (Do a web search on any of these terms, or pick up an elementary materials text book)
I agree with RICH2001, if you uses these materials, you may be heading for a disaster.
MJC
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