Re: 1teraflops cell processor possible?

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
del cecchi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
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>> >Also, if you know an aluminium object is going to be immersed in salt
>> >water, why doesn't a layer of waterproof paint solve the problem?
>>
>> It chips and cracks in use, especially near moving parts.
>
>It apparently depends greatly on the aluminum alloy that is used.  Many
>aluminum boats are used in salt water.  They are not anodized.  Neither
>are the aluminum masts.  The problem with airplanes is that they were
>not designed for nor tested to withstand salt water immersion.  And it
>is probably really hard to wash the salt off to make sure nothing bad
>happens 10 years down the road.

Maybe I am a bit out of date then, but you are certainly correct about
the issues.  However, I am not totally convinced about the resistance
of any aluminium alloy to 25 years of exposure to sea water, especially
when in contact with other metals.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.