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The answer depends on what you intend to build. Balsa is a very lightweight but flimsy material that is good for building model airplanes, among other things, but may not be useful if you intend on using it for any type of load-bearing.
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Which layer is melted material?
(The layer that is melted material inner core, the inner core can melt iron & nickel.)
Can INVAR alloy be used as a magnetic core?
Invar can be used as magnetic core material, but there are better choices. Invar is alloyed for its thermal stability. It is iron with a good percentage of nickel. Remember that magnetic core material is usually laminated or is "powdered" in a way to electrically isolate the "bits" of core material so eddy currents will be reduced. A link is posted to the article on Invar put up by our friends at Wikipedia, where knowledge is free.
Does cobalt come from the earths core?
No. Material cannot travel from the core to the crust.
What material is the inner core made of?
The inner core is made of nickel and iron.
What is balsa used for?
Balsa Wood is used for model making. Commented by .Dp.
Can you Replace the balsa core on a boat beck with another material such as marine plywood?
Corecell is a structural material superior to balsa. I am putting it in my boat as have had enough of rot issues. It will not absorb as much resin and will be a lighter install with even more strength according to manufacturer. Corecell m is the latest stuff.
Is balsa wood a good material for a hamster maze?
No, it isn't. Sorry! You can use the wood from Hom Stores though.
What kind of material is wood?
Balsa wood is a timber.
What material was used to make Kon Tiki the raft of Thor Heyerdahl?
balsa tree trunks
What is the best material for model rockets?
i like to use balsa for fins; paper tubes for the body and balsa or plastic for the nose.
What material was thor heyerdahls raft made from?
Thor Heyerdahl's raft, named Kon-Tiki, was made from balsa wood logs lashed together with hemp rope. The raft was primarily constructed using traditional Peruvian techniques to replicate the ancient vessels that were believed to have been used by pre-Columbian South American civilizations.
What is made from balsa?
Balsa is soft and workable. Good for carving. Lightweight as well.
Why is balsa wood a good material for making rafts?
Balsa wood is extremely light in weight, which is why it is used for the construction of model airplanes, but it's also a bit pricey, which would rule it out as raft material for most people. However, a Balsa wood raft would be very strong, and due to it's light weight, it would be extremely easy to carry overland when bypassing waterfalls or rapids too dangerous to run through. (This is called a "Portage" by we canoeists and Kyakers.) If ya have the money, go for it !
What is the mass of balsa wood?
Different varieties of balsa and different parts of the same tree have different densities. Values between 0,12 and 0,36 can be found from various sources. (Weight) Mass = Density * Volume Just like silver or chopped liver, you can get a bundle of balsa wood that weighs as much or as little as you want.
What is a good balsa wood tower?
Made out of wood and glue.
Does the type of glue called Titebond 3 good for using on balsa wood?
Yes, Titebond 3 or 2 are both excellent for balsa wood.
Who invented the balsa wood?
Balsa wood is natural it comes from the Balsa tree
