Which risk increases when a rocket propellant tank develops microfractures?

💡 Explanation

Microfractures increase surface area; therefore, surface-catalyzed decomposition rapidly accelerates because increased surface contact provides more reaction sites. This can lead to uncontrolled releases and explosions, rather than spontaneous compression or oxygen embrittlement.

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