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I believe they are having issues with the valves, from what I’ve read. But I’m just some guy.

• btilly 4mo ago
  They are having valve problems. One of the possible reasons is that it may be turning into a solid plastic. If so, that could be one of the best outcomes. As long as it does not blow up before the process completes.
  • slicktux 4mo ago
    Yes, as of recent the third possibility mentioned by officials is that it will Turn into plastic and not explode.
  • crote 4mo ago
    Provided the plastic doesn't need significantly more space than the source material, of course. We all know what happens when you try freezing a sealed bottle filled with water.
    • btilly 4mo ago
      Solids generally take less volume than liquids. Water is very unusual in this regard
  • itishappy 4mo ago
    Turning into plastic is an exothermic reaction. That's what's heating the tank.
    • btilly 4mo ago
      It is also a slower exothermic reaction. Which makes it possibly manageable.
      • itishappy 4mo ago
        Than what? Genuinely curious. I thought that the main exothermic thing monomers did was polymerization or combustion, and we're really hoping to prevent the latter.
        • btilly 4mo ago
          Polymerization is a slower exothermic action than combustion. So if we have to choose between them, that's the one.
          • itishappy 4mo ago
            Ohh, then combustion itself. Right. Thanks, lol.