Re: Re: LOX clenliness (was: peroxide compatibility question)

At 11:06 PM 3/28/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>My understanding is that under GOX or LOX flow within piping, anything
>organic
>will instantly combust, which will cause *any* metal plumbing next to it to
>also
>burn, which will instantly rupture the piping and cause a bad day.   We have
>not
>yet attempted any use of LOX or GOX, although it's a clear favorite in terms
>of
>performance and cost, if you're willing to deal with cryogenic oxidizers.
>
>Dan

I'm pretty sure that the "fingeprint in lox" problem is an exaggeration, 
just like the "splash some peroxide on your clothes and you are a human 
torch" exaggeration.

John Carmack