Robert E. Shlafer wrote:
>"Aviation is using nitrogen"
>
>Affirmatron as far as I know. I was told
>by mechanics less susceptible to pressure
>fluctuations with temperature changes but I
>(personally) don't "know". :)
>
>
If I remember my college physics, PV=nRT with no provision for different
gases. This means that Nitrogen will change pressure WRT temperature
just as much as air. If I had to guess, I'd say the rationale was lack
of oxygen and water.
I doubt there would be any good reason to use helium either. It conducts
heat very will, which is a plus. However, it will diffuse through almost
everything including glass. I can't imagine a helium-filled tire staying
inflated for more than a couple of weeks.
Cheers,
Dave Ambrose
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