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> Hydrogen would also be .. interesting ... Why? It's used in power station generators. Why would a hard disk be interesting? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H

> Hydrogen would also be .. interesting ... Why? It's used in power station generators. Why would a hard disk be interesting? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen-cooled_turbo_generator https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen-cooled_turbo_generato...

dtx1 2y ago
Cause exploding hard drives are metal AF
- mitthrowaway2 2y ago
  It won't explode until it's mixed with oxygen.
  - AnimalMuppet 2y ago
    Hold my beer.
    - HankB99 2y ago
      The small amount contained in the HDD would a minimal risk. Larger amounts handled in the manufacturing process, OTOH... I'm curious how the shaft seals for generators manage to seal the hydrogen. Perhaps the hydrogen is contained within the the generator and not exposed to the seals, though I thought one of the reasons for its use (along with cooling) was reduced windage losses.
      - aaron695 2y ago
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