had a download about the stones that seem to have been formed through the vitrification process at Q'enco ...fire boiling water to create steam that is magnified by the Sun. And the sun reflects perfectly into the cavern/tunnels.
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so we need 1400 degrees celsius to achieve vitrification; if we create steam from fire and we use the sun as a magnifier, could we get steam up to 1400 degrees Celsius?
ChatGPT said:
To achieve 1400°C using steam generated from fire and concentrated sunlight would be challenging but theoretically possible with the right conditions. Ordinary steam (from boiling water) is limited to around 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure, but if it is superheated, it can reach much higher temperatures.
Using a solar concentrator (such as a parabolic mirror or Fresnel lens) could significantly boost the temperature, potentially pushing superheated steam closer to the 1400°C target. However, precise control of steam pressure, containment, and insulation would be necessary, as well as high-quality materials capable of withstanding these temperatures to avoid heat loss and achieve the necessary conditions for vitrification. This approach would require advanced engineering to manage the extreme conditions safely.
from GPT
so we need 1400 degrees celsius to achieve vitrification; if we create steam from fire and we use the sun as a magnifier, could we get steam up to 1400 degrees Celsius?
ChatGPT said:
To achieve 1400°C using steam generated from fire and concentrated sunlight would be challenging but theoretically possible with the right conditions. Ordinary steam (from boiling water) is limited to around 100°C at standard atmospheric pressure, but if it is superheated, it can reach much higher temperatures.
Using a solar concentrator (such as a parabolic mirror or Fresnel lens) could significantly boost the temperature, potentially pushing superheated steam closer to the 1400°C target. However, precise control of steam pressure, containment, and insulation would be necessary, as well as high-quality materials capable of withstanding these temperatures to avoid heat loss and achieve the necessary conditions for vitrification. This approach would require advanced engineering to manage the extreme conditions safely.