The Powder Toy

Why Does TUNG Explode? by I_am_the_NugsWorld

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12th Jun 2023
12th Jun 2023
Why does tungsten explode when it's melted?

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  • I_am_the_NugsWorld
    I_am_the_NugsWorld     12th Jun 2023
    N2H4: It actually creates pressure when it melts.
  • I_am_the_NugsWorld
    I_am_the_NugsWorld     12th Jun 2023
    N2H4: But why does it do that when it melts?
  • N2H4
    N2H4     12th Jun 2023
    TUNG is a brittle material, so it breaks into BRMT under pressure. The same pressure that breaks it into BRMT will also fling the powder in a way that looks like exploding.