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This would be a way better argument if modern steelmaking processes didn't quite literally involve blowing oxygen through the molten steel. :) (They do this in
by WJW 4y ago
This would be a way better argument if modern steelmaking processes didn't quite literally involve blowing oxygen through the molten steel. :)
(They do this in order to reduce the carbon content. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_oxygen_steelmaking https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basic_oxygen_steelmaking for details if you want to know more, it has a fascinating history)
- MisterTea 4y agoI never get the hand waving types. I think knowing the danger of something is the only bit of knowledge they have on a subject. So prove they understand it they go about lecturing people on how dangerous it is instead of actually understanding the subject. Otherwise they would understand that while dangerous in an uncontrolled environment we understand how to mitigate danger and design/build/use something responsibly. This is why we cant have nice things. Know-it-all danger rangers just ruin it with paranoia and ignorance.
- hutzlibu 4y ago"This would be a way better argument if modern steelmaking processes didn't quite literally involve blowing oxygen through the molten steel" But molten steel is not a fire. But you know what will be a fire, at certain oxygen levels? The human body for example, despite that it is made of 80% water. So sure, the steel makers will be able to handle it. But only because they take this stuff seriously.