Reply to post: Re: What could have been

50 years have gone by since the UK's one – and only – homegrown foray into orbit

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Re: What could have been

If you're interested in the science, the HF reacts with the steel cannister first causing a protective coating, similar to how aluminium deals with atmospheric oxygen.

The HF is only needed at a 1% concentration, so it's not *as bad* as it sounds.

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