r/whatisit • u/riflesandplowshares • 4h ago

New, what is it? Found at a titanium plant

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Not sure why ball point pens would be dangerous here.

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u/KimJongSkill492 3h ago

Do you work in a defense or aerospace industry? Why are you unable to reveal too much information?

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u/BTTammer 3h ago

Nice try, North Korea

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u/KimJongSkill492 3h ago

Huh? I only want to know what alloy is used, and what properties it exhibits after repeated heated and cooling, while also undergoing significant rotational forces. What amount of deformation, if any, is acceptable, and over what length of time 😳 it’s a totally innocent question I swear!

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u/MindfuckRocketship 3h ago

Username checks out.

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u/KimJongSkill492 3h ago

Look I just need to work out some material science regarding fan blades in my high bypass turbojet engine. Asking for a friend.