Lunar permanent night regions reach near absolute zero, causing severe structural embrittlement.
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Permanently shadowed craters at the lunar poles reach -240°C, making metals and polymers brittle and prone to shattering. Special cryogenic-resistant alloys and thermal insulation jackets are required.
Citation ID: WS02138
Title: Lunar permanent night regions reach near absolute zero, causing severe structural embrittlement.
URL: https://www.worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=2138