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The liquid phase sintering experiments in the Large Isothermal
Furnace are very high temperature experiments.The combinations of temperature
(1500) and time (up to 600min) provide importance science information on component
distortion and microstructure evolution. The LIF team has a large challenge
in combining the hardware, samples, and system support for success. Cooperation
by all partners is crucial to this experiment - including the MSL-1 crew, NASDA
and IHI support personnel, NASA and Penn State in sample fabrication, and the
crew in Huntsville that ensures functioning of all aspects. This is a true cooperation.