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RW materials question for the Whiffverse:

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Daryl J.:
Thought so.   Thanks.

GTX_Admin:
Interestingly though plastics reinforced with carbon fibers can induce galvanic corrosion in attached aluminum components.  This is one of the reasons why Titanium is finding greater application in platforms like the F-35 and 787.  Titanium does not suffer to the same extent.

Daryl J.:
Well how about that.   That was the next question.

Going back to all aluminum, are there ceramic coatings that adequately deflect/absorb heat that can be used on leading edges and other high heat areas?   

kitnut617:
Some time ago I was reading an article in a motorcycle magazine, it was about futuristic MotoGP engines that would rev to over 25,000 rpm (or even higher).  The plan was to use ceramic pistons, valves, heads and cylinder liners because of the heat generated while operating at these elevated rpms.  I don't know what ceramic was involved though --

GTX_Admin:
Another option (rather than simply change materials) is to introduce an active cooling system for the affected parts, probably using fuel as a coolant.

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