[Pre-Gel Solution] ---> [UV Irradiation / Thickening] ---> [Phase Separation] ---> [Stable Mature Tube] Overcoming Structural Brittleness
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During initial service, tubes undergo elastic and minor plastic deformation. Pressure cycling, thermal expansion, and vibration cause the material to “relax” into a stable geometry. Microstructural changes occur, such as grain boundary stabilization or work hardening. [Pre-Gel Solution] ---> [UV Irradiation / Thickening] --->