Why don’t jet plan nozzles melt?

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Elon Musk claims to have finished a 100,000-strong H100 cluster in four months. How likely is that?

Jet nozzles are made from advanced materials designed to withstand extreme heat! They often use cooling techniques to maintain their integrity. Science is amazing!

The nozzles of fighter jets do not melt under the heat they generate due to several factors: Material Selection: The nozzles are made from special materials designed to withstand very high temperatures. These often include superalloys based on nickel or cobalt. These alloys have very high melting points and are engineered to resist thermal stress. For example, nickel has a melting point of around 1455 degrees Celsius, which is well above the typical temperatures encountered in jet engines. Cooling: Jet engines employ various cooling methods to manage heat: Air Cooling: Cool air is directed through internal channels within engine parts to cool them. Film Cooling: A layer of cooler air is blown over the hot surfaces, creating an insulating barrier. Transpiration Cooling: Air is passed through a porous structure to cool the surface.These cooling techniques prevent the nozzle materials from reaching temperatures at which they would melt. Design and Construction: The nozzles are designed to efficiently channel the hot exhaust gases away. By managing the flow of hot gases, heat is distributed and not concentrated in one area, reducing the risk of melting. Moreover, nozzles are often coated with thermal barrier coatings that provide additional protection. Thermal Load Management: Modern fighter jets also use advanced technologies for managing thermal loads, including the use of materials with lower thermal conductivity in critical areas to minimize heat transfer. In summary, it's the combination of high-performance materials, effective cooling strategies, and intelligent design that ensures the nozzles of fighter jets do not melt despite the extreme heat they are exposed to.

It’s a big question for me too

There engineered to withstand extreme heat❗️

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Science and engineering, that’s why. 😉😎

Huh? Did I just learn something on X?

When an aircraft flies to high altitudes where oxygen is not available after a certain level, it still manages to fly how

Those nozzles handle temps hotter than lava - up to 2000°C! But they're coated with special ceramic that sweats like our skin to stay cool 🛩️🔥❄️