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TheNicestGuy: Some section headers for the future

2020-09-27T14:59:39Z

Some section headers for the future

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 | Stellite || 50%&nbsp;cobalt +&nbsp;25%&nbsp;silver +&nbsp;25%&nbsp;silicon || Stellite 1 formula: mostly&nbsp;cobalt +&nbsp;>&nbsp;28%&nbsp;chromium +&nbsp;>&nbsp;11%&nbsp;tungsten +&nbsp;carbon, silicon, iron, nickel, and others || Real Stellite is used for hard-wearing applications, such as power tool faces and cutlery.
 |}
 ==Energy==

TheNicestGuy: /* Implications */ Split formula table to new section

2020-09-21T17:55:42Z

Implications: Split formula table to new section

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	[[:Category:Ore\|Ores]] are not measured by mass, but each unit of ore always produces one gram of product (not counting any gas byproducts) when smelted.		[[:Category:Ore\|Ores]] are not measured by mass, but each unit of ore always produces one gram of product (not counting any gas byproducts) when smelted.

	The [[Furnace#Recipes\|recipe for an alloy]] is given as ratios between ingredients, not as exact amounts. These are ratios of mass, not of moles or volume. While this measuring method is faithful to real-world metallurgy, the ~~recipes~~ themselves are simplified (or totally different) from their real counterparts.		The [[Furnace#Recipes\|recipe for an alloy]] is given as ratios between ingredients, not as exact amounts. These are ratios of mass, not of moles or volume. While this measuring method is faithful to real-world metallurgy, the formulas themselves are simplified (or totally different) from their real counterparts, as shown in the table below.

			The total count of the ore units output from a [[Centrifuge]] always equals the mass in grams of the mix put in. This is '''not faithful'''<sup>[verification needed]</sup>, because all ores in the game explicitly include impurities. The implication is that the Centrifuge somehow reintroduces the original impurities, and in fact this can be exploited to create those impurities from nothing, if you find them useful.

			===Comparison to Real Formulas===

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	\|-		\|-
	! Alloy !! Stationeers ~~Recipe~~ !! Real ~~Recipe~~ !! Remarks		! Alloy !! Stationeers Formula !! Real Formula !! Remarks
	\|-		\|-
	\| Steel \|\| 75% iron + 25% carbon \|\| mostly iron + < 2.2% carbon + others \|\| Real steel comes in many varieties for different purposes, all with different iron-carbon ratios and additives. Stainless steel, tool steel, and spring steel name just a few wide classes.		\| Steel \|\| 75% iron + 25% carbon \|\| mostly iron + < 2.2% carbon + others \|\| Real steel comes in many varieties for different purposes, all with different iron-carbon ratios and additives. Stainless steel, tool steel, and spring steel name just a few wide classes.
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	\| Astroloy \|\| 50% iron + 25% copper + 25% cobalt \|\| mostly nickel + 17% cobalt + 15% chromium + molybdenum, aluminum, titanium, and others \|\| Real Astroloy was developed for specialized aerospace uses, such as jet engine turbines.		\| Astroloy \|\| 50% iron + 25% copper + 25% cobalt \|\| mostly nickel + 17% cobalt + 15% chromium + molybdenum, aluminum, titanium, and others \|\| Real Astroloy was developed for specialized aerospace uses, such as jet engine turbines.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Hastelloy \|\| 50% nickel + 25% silver + 25% cobalt \|\| C-276 formula: mostly nickel + > 17% molybdenum + > 14.5% chromium + iron, tungsten, cobalt, and others \|\| ~~Real~~ Hastelloy ~~comes in several different formulas,~~ all nickel based. They are used in chemical processing systems for their corrosion resistance.		\| Hastelloy \|\| 50% nickel + 25% silver + 25% cobalt \|\| C-276 formula: mostly nickel + > 17% molybdenum + > 14.5% chromium + iron, tungsten, cobalt, and others \|\| The various real formulas for Hastelloy are all nickel based. They are used in chemical processing systems for their corrosion resistance.
			\|-
			\| Inconel \|\| 50% nickel + 25% gold + 25% iron \|\| 625 formula: mostly nickel + > 20% chromium + > 8% molybdenum + niobium, tantalum, and others \|\| The various real formulas for Inconel are all nickel-chromium based. They are used because they are self-protecting against corrosion and oxidation at high temperatures, along with being physically strong.
			\|-
			\| Waspaloy \|\| 50% nickel + 25% lead + 25% silver \|\| mostly nickel + 19% chromium + 13% cobalt + molybdenum, titanium, aluminum, and others \|\| Real Waspaloy is used in demanding high-temperature applications, such as jet engines.
			\|-
			\| Stellite \|\| 50% cobalt + 25% silver + 25% silicon \|\| Stellite 1 formula: mostly cobalt + > 28% chromium + > 11% tungsten + carbon, silicon, iron, nickel, and others \|\| Real Stellite is used for hard-wearing applications, such as power tool faces and cutlery.
	\|}		\|}

	The total count of the ore units output from a [[Centrifuge]] always equals the mass in grams of the mix put in. This is '''not faithful'''<sup>[verification needed]</sup>, because all ores in the game explicitly include impurities. The implication is that the Centrifuge somehow reintroduces the original impurities, and in fact this can be exploited to create those impurities from nothing, if you find them useful.

	==Energy==		==Energy==

TheNicestGuy: /* Implications */

2020-09-21T15:59:05Z

Implications

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	\| Solder \|\| 50% iron + 50% lead \|\| varies \|\| In the real world, "solder" describes many different materials that are very different from one another in composition. They all melt at low temperatures, solidify at room temperature, and are used to bond objects together, but the varieties used for electrical circuits, plumbing parts, and jewelry are each tailored for their applications. "Classic" solder is a mixture of lead and ''tin'', but modern solder often contains no lead (as it's toxic). Iron is not a typical solder ingredient. (However, the tool used to melt and apply solder is generally called an "iron", whatever it's made of.)		\| Solder \|\| 50% iron + 50% lead \|\| varies \|\| In the real world, "solder" describes many different materials that are very different from one another in composition. They all melt at low temperatures, solidify at room temperature, and are used to bond objects together, but the varieties used for electrical circuits, plumbing parts, and jewelry are each tailored for their applications. "Classic" solder is a mixture of lead and ''tin'', but modern solder often contains no lead (as it's toxic). Iron is not a typical solder ingredient. (However, the tool used to melt and apply solder is generally called an "iron", whatever it's made of.)
	\|-		\|-
	\| Astroloy \|\| 50% iron + 25% copper + 25% cobalt \|\| mostly nickel + 17% cobalt + 15% chromium + molybdenum, aluminum, titanium, and others \|\| Real Astroloy ~~is produced by materials firm ATI~~ for specialized aerospace uses, such as jet engine turbines.		\| Astroloy \|\| 50% iron + 25% copper + 25% cobalt \|\| mostly nickel + 17% cobalt + 15% chromium + molybdenum, aluminum, titanium, and others \|\| Real Astroloy was developed for specialized aerospace uses, such as jet engine turbines.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Hastelloy \|\| 50% nickel + 25% silver + 25% cobalt \|\| C-276 formula: mostly nickel + > 17% molybdenum + > 14.5% chromium + iron, tungsten, cobalt, and others \|\| Real Hastelloy comes in several different formulas, all nickel based. They are used in chemical processing systems for their corrosion resistance.		\| Hastelloy \|\| 50% nickel + 25% silver + 25% cobalt \|\| C-276 formula: mostly nickel + > 17% molybdenum + > 14.5% chromium + iron, tungsten, cobalt, and others \|\| Real Hastelloy comes in several different formulas, all nickel based. They are used in chemical processing systems for their corrosion resistance.

TheNicestGuy: /* Implications */ Added some superalloys. Added NBSPs for cleaner word wrapping.

2020-09-21T13:42:07Z

Implications: Added some superalloys. Added NBSPs for cleaner word wrapping.

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	[[:Category:Ore\|Ores]] are not measured by mass, but each unit of ore always produces one gram of product (not counting any gas byproducts) when smelted.		[[:Category:Ore\|Ores]] are not measured by mass, but each unit of ore always produces one gram of product (not counting any gas byproducts) when smelted.

	The [[Furnace#Recipes\|recipe for an alloy]] is given as ratios between ingredients, not as exact amounts. These are ratios of mass, not of moles or volume. While this measuring method is faithful to real-world metallurgy, the recipes themselves are simplified from their real counterparts.		The [[Furnace#Recipes\|recipe for an alloy]] is given as ratios between ingredients, not as exact amounts. These are ratios of mass, not of moles or volume. While this measuring method is faithful to real-world metallurgy, the recipes themselves are simplified (or totally different) from their real counterparts.

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	! Alloy !! Stationeers Recipe !! Real Recipe !! Remarks		! Alloy !! Stationeers Recipe !! Real Recipe !! Remarks
	\|-		\|-
	\| Steel \|\| 75% iron + 25% carbon \|\| mostly iron + < 2.2% carbon + others \|\| Real steel comes in many varieties for different purposes, all with different iron-carbon ratios and additives. Stainless steel, tool steel, and spring steel name just a few wide classes.		\| Steel \|\| 75% iron + 25% carbon \|\| mostly iron + < 2.2% carbon + others \|\| Real steel comes in many varieties for different purposes, all with different iron-carbon ratios and additives. Stainless steel, tool steel, and spring steel name just a few wide classes.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Electrum \|\| 50% silver + 50% gold\|\| 20%~80% silver + 20%~80% gold \|\| Real electrum is one of Earth's few naturally-occurring alloys. Natural deposits vary widely in their ratios, and other elements can be included.		\| Electrum \|\| 50% silver + 50% gold\|\| 20%~80% silver + 20%~80% gold \|\| Real electrum is one of Earth's few naturally-occurring alloys. Natural deposits vary widely in their ratios, and other elements can be included.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Invar \|\| 50% iron + 50% nickel \|\| 64% iron + 36% nickel \|\| Real invar is used when an object needs to precisely keep its size and shape as its temperature changes.		\| Invar \|\| 50% iron + 50% nickel \|\| 64% iron + 36% nickel \|\| Real invar is used when an object needs to precisely keep its size and shape as its temperature changes.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Constantan \|\| 50% copper + 50% nickel\|\| about 55% copper + 45% nickel \|\| Real constantan is used when an object needs to precisely keep its electrical resistivity as its temperature changes.		\| Constantan \|\| 50% copper + 50% nickel\|\| about 55% copper + 45% nickel \|\| Real constantan is used when an object needs to precisely keep its electrical resistivity as its temperature changes.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Solder \|\| 50% iron + 50% lead \|\| varies \|\| In the real world, "solder" describes many different materials that are very different from one another in composition. They all melt at low temperatures, solidify at room temperature, and are used to bond objects together, but the varieties used for electrical circuits, plumbing parts, and jewelry are each tailored for their applications. "Classic" solder is a mixture of lead and ''tin'', but modern solder often contains no lead (as it's toxic). Iron is not a typical solder ingredient. (However, the tool used to melt and apply solder is generally called an "iron", whatever it's made of.)		\| Solder \|\| 50% iron + 50% lead \|\| varies \|\| In the real world, "solder" describes many different materials that are very different from one another in composition. They all melt at low temperatures, solidify at room temperature, and are used to bond objects together, but the varieties used for electrical circuits, plumbing parts, and jewelry are each tailored for their applications. "Classic" solder is a mixture of lead and ''tin'', but modern solder often contains no lead (as it's toxic). Iron is not a typical solder ingredient. (However, the tool used to melt and apply solder is generally called an "iron", whatever it's made of.)
			\|-
			\| Astroloy \|\| 50% iron + 25% copper + 25% cobalt \|\| mostly nickel + 17% cobalt + 15% chromium + molybdenum, aluminum, titanium, and others \|\| Real Astroloy is produced by materials firm ATI for specialized aerospace uses, such as jet engine turbines.
			\|-
			\| Hastelloy \|\| 50% nickel + 25% silver + 25% cobalt \|\| C-276 formula: mostly nickel + > 17% molybdenum + > 14.5% chromium + iron, tungsten, cobalt, and others \|\| Real Hastelloy comes in several different formulas, all nickel based. They are used in chemical processing systems for their corrosion resistance.
	\|}		\|}

TheNicestGuy: /* Implications */ Added a table of alloy recipes

2020-09-21T13:09:10Z

Implications: Added a table of alloy recipes

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	===Implications===		===Implications===

	[[:Category:Ore\|Ores]] are not measured by mass, but each unit of ore always produces one gram of product (not counting ~~off-~~gas byproducts) when smelted.		[[:Category:Ore\|Ores]] are not measured by mass, but each unit of ore always produces one gram of product (not counting any gas byproducts) when smelted.

	The [[Furnace#Recipes\|recipe for an alloy]] is given as ratios between ingredients, not as exact amounts. These are ratios of mass, not of moles or volume. While this is faithful to real-world metallurgy, the recipes themselves are simplified from their real counterparts.		The [[Furnace#Recipes\|recipe for an alloy]] is given as ratios between ingredients, not as exact amounts. These are ratios of mass, not of moles or volume. While this measuring method is faithful to real-world metallurgy, the recipes themselves are simplified from their real counterparts.

			{\| class="wikitable"
			\|-
			! Alloy !! Stationeers Recipe !! Real Recipe !! Remarks
			\|-
			\| Steel \|\| 75% iron + 25% carbon \|\| mostly iron + < 2.2% carbon + others \|\| Real steel comes in many varieties for different purposes, all with different iron-carbon ratios and additives. Stainless steel, tool steel, and spring steel name just a few wide classes.
			\|-
			\| Electrum \|\| 50% silver + 50% gold\|\| 20%~80% silver + 20%~80% gold \|\| Real electrum is one of Earth's few naturally-occurring alloys. Natural deposits vary widely in their ratios, and other elements can be included.
			\|-
			\| Invar \|\| 50% iron + 50% nickel \|\| 64% iron + 36% nickel \|\| Real invar is used when an object needs to precisely keep its size and shape as its temperature changes.
			\|-
			\| Constantan \|\| 50% copper + 50% nickel\|\| about 55% copper + 45% nickel \|\| Real constantan is used when an object needs to precisely keep its electrical resistivity as its temperature changes.
			\|-
			\| Solder \|\| 50% iron + 50% lead \|\| varies \|\| In the real world, "solder" describes many different materials that are very different from one another in composition. They all melt at low temperatures, solidify at room temperature, and are used to bond objects together, but the varieties used for electrical circuits, plumbing parts, and jewelry are each tailored for their applications. "Classic" solder is a mixture of lead and ''tin'', but modern solder often contains no lead (as it's toxic). Iron is not a typical solder ingredient. (However, the tool used to melt and apply solder is generally called an "iron", whatever it's made of.)
			\|}

	The total count of the ore units output from a [[Centrifuge]] always equals the mass in grams of the mix put in. This is '''not faithful'''<sup>[verification needed]</sup>, because all ores in the game explicitly include impurities. The implication is that the Centrifuge somehow reintroduces the original impurities, and in fact this can be exploited to create those impurities from nothing, if you find them useful.		The total count of the ore units output from a [[Centrifuge]] always equals the mass in grams of the mix put in. This is '''not faithful'''<sup>[verification needed]</sup>, because all ores in the game explicitly include impurities. The implication is that the Centrifuge somehow reintroduces the original impurities, and in fact this can be exploited to create those impurities from nothing, if you find them useful.

	==Energy==		==Energy==

TheNicestGuy: /* Mass */

2020-08-09T07:47:37Z

Mass

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	==Mass==		==Mass==

	Or, ~~Can I Push That?~~		Or, Take This Blob and Shove It.

	'''[[wikipedia:Mass\|Mass]]''' measures an amount of matter, in terms of its relationship to forces (e.g., gravity), inertia, and acceleration. ''Stationeers'' uses the SI unit '''gram''' (g) for mass.		'''[[wikipedia:Mass\|Mass]]''' measures an amount of matter, in terms of its relationship to forces (e.g., gravity), inertia, and acceleration. ''Stationeers'' uses the SI unit '''gram''' (g) for mass.

TheNicestGuy: /* Moles Versus Mass */

2020-08-09T07:44:41Z

Moles Versus Mass

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	2H<sub>2</sub> + O<sub>2</sub> → 2H<sub>2</sub>O + a bunch of heat		2H<sub>2</sub> + O<sub>2</sub> → 2H<sub>2</sub>O + a bunch of heat

	That is, two molecules of hydrogen-hydrogen react with one molecule of oxygen-oxygen, producing heat and two molecules of water. To apply real amounts of substance to this equation, you can do it very simply as long as everything is expressed in moles.		That is, two molecules of hydrogen-hydrogen react with one molecule of oxygen-oxygen, producing heat and two molecules of water. This can scale up to larger amounts, of course, and to apply real amounts of substance to this equation, you can do it very simply as long as everything is expressed in moles.

	2mol H<sub>2</sub> + 1mol O<sub>2</sub> → 2mol H<sub>2</sub>O		2mol H<sub>2</sub> + 1mol O<sub>2</sub> → 2mol H<sub>2</sub>O

TheNicestGuy: /* Moles Versus Mass */

2020-08-09T07:43:12Z

Moles Versus Mass

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	2H<sub>2</sub> + O<sub>2</sub> → 2H<sub>2</sub>O + a bunch of heat		2H<sub>2</sub> + O<sub>2</sub> → 2H<sub>2</sub>O + a bunch of heat

	To apply real amounts of substance to this equation, you can do it very simply as long as everything is expressed in moles.		That is, two molecules of hydrogen-hydrogen react with one molecule of oxygen-oxygen, producing heat and two molecules of water. To apply real amounts of substance to this equation, you can do it very simply as long as everything is expressed in moles.

	2mol H<sub>2</sub> + 1mol O<sub>2</sub> → 2mol H<sub>2</sub>O		2mol H<sub>2</sub> + 1mol O<sub>2</sub> → 2mol H<sub>2</sub>O

TheNicestGuy: /* Direct Measurement */ Auto-sublimation at 273K

2020-06-14T01:35:49Z

Direct Measurement: Auto-sublimation at 273K

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	===Direct Measurement===		===Direct Measurement===

	''Stationeers'' measures temperature on two scales. Fluids within plumbing (e.g., pipes, tanks, furnaces) are measured in '''kelvin''' (K), where 0K represents the theoretical complete absence of thermal energy ("[[wikipedia:Absolute zero\|absolute zero]]"). Fluids in enclosed spaces or in the atmosphere are measured in '''degrees Celsius''' (°C), where 0°C is the freezing point of water at standard atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa). One kelvin is exactly equal to one degree Celsius, so you can easily convert from K to °C by subtracting '''273.15'''.		''Stationeers'' measures temperature on two scales. Fluids within plumbing (e.g., pipes, tanks, furnaces) are measured in '''kelvin''' (K), where 0K represents the theoretical complete absence of thermal energy ("[[wikipedia:Absolute zero\|absolute zero]]"). Fluids in enclosed spaces or in the atmosphere are measured in '''degrees Celsius''' (°C), where 0°C is the freezing point of water at standard atmospheric pressure (101.325 kPa). One kelvin is exactly equal to one degree Celsius, so you can easily convert from K to °C by subtracting '''273.15'''. (This is why ices placed in a [[Furnace]] will change to gas on their own if the Furnace is above 273K, and otherwise just sit there.)

	===Implications===		===Implications===

TheNicestGuy at 00:48, 2 June 2020

2020-06-02T00:48:41Z

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	''Stationeers'' clearly models heat conduction in general. For example, a Pipe will gradually ~~exchange~~ heat ~~with~~ its surrounding matter to reach equilibrium, and this exchange rate is greatly increased by adding a [[Pipe Radiator]]. It also models the reality that forcibly "pumping" heat from one volume to another (e.g., with an [[Kit (Atmospherics) Air Conditioner\|Air Conditioner]] or an [[EVA Suit]]) requires the use of energy, and also that excess heat is not simply destroyed in this process—it still has to be disposed of somehow.		''Stationeers'' clearly models heat conduction in general. For example, a Pipe will gradually conduct heat between its contents and the surrounding matter to reach equilibrium, and this exchange rate is greatly increased by adding a [[Pipe Radiator]]. It also models the reality that forcibly "pumping" heat from one volume to another (e.g., with an [[Kit (Atmospherics) Air Conditioner\|Air Conditioner]] or an [[EVA Suit]]) requires the use of energy, and also that excess heat is not simply destroyed in this process—it still has to be disposed of somehow.

	To be tested: Do different materials have different conductivity?		To be tested: Do different materials have different conductivity?