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> Turns out, PVC was never the move. It’s lightweight, yes, but also has the structural integrity of a soggy biscuit under pressure. I believe that PVC is not
by hermitcrab 2y ago
> Turns out, PVC was never the move. It’s lightweight, yes, but also has the structural integrity of a soggy biscuit under pressure.
I believe that PVC is not considered safe for model rockets, as it turns into shrapnel if it ruptures. Happy to be corrected, if that isn't right.
- Taniwha 2y agoso does the steel they replaced it with ductile metals like aluminium are required by HPR rocket safety codes
- hermitcrab 2y agoYes, you want something that tears (like aluminium) rather than fragments.