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The new Scheurer G5 A Class

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 grob
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I have experience with aluminium impregnated with carbon fibres, this is also used for the gudgeon pins of Nascars, I believe its just been banned from F1.

Doesnt carbon and aluminum swap electrons? Wouldnt this combo degrade quickly in a marine enironment?

Sorry I don't know the answer to that.

Gareth


 
Posted : November 28, 2006 2:41 pm
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I have experience with aluminium impregnated with carbon fibres, this is also used for the gudgeon pins of Nascars, I believe its just been banned from F1.

Doesnt carbon and aluminum swap electrons? Wouldnt this combo degrade quickly in a marine enironment?

Sorry I don't know the answer to that.

Gareth

Yes it does - no Alu in my new boat as a result !


 
Posted : November 28, 2006 3:56 pm
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Thanks Grob,

Wouter


 
Posted : November 29, 2006 12:45 am
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I have experience with aluminium impregnated with carbon fibres, this is also used for the gudgeon pins of Nascars, I believe its just been banned from F1.

Doesnt carbon and aluminum swap electrons? Wouldnt this combo degrade quickly in a marine enironment?

Sorry I don't know the answer to that.

Gareth

Yes it does - no Alu in my new boat as a result !

Electrolysis works like an electrical circuit. When the carbon is completely contained and completely in contact with the aluminum you can't create a meaningful circuit. Like the copper in many aluminum alloys


 
Posted : November 29, 2006 9:45 am
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