[time-nuts] temperature stability basics

[jimlux]

J. Forster wrote:
> At this point, bits of the Shuttle are "collectibles" and are priced
> accordingly. Just like genuine Apollo bits, they aren't making it any
> more. What was a couple of bucks surplus in the 1960s now brings far more.
> 
> FWIW,
> 
> -John
> 
> =================
> 
>> No more costly than big pieces of aerogel and, since NASA's acceptance
>> standards are so high there has to be some around that failed quality
>> checks....
>>
>

I don't know that you need that particular material, either.  It's big 
claim to fame is that it's refractory.. I doubt you're going to be 
turning a torch on your oscillator can.

In any case, the stuff is avaiablee in commercial forms from the usual 
sources  I'd start with Thermal Ceramics