Laser vs Metal: Elimination of Matter in Blasting Holes

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Using a blaster or laser to create holes in metal does not eliminate any matter from the universe; it merely transforms the metal into vapor or other forms. The process is similar to boiling water, where the water evaporates but remains in a different state. The discussion emphasizes that while some metal may vaporize during the process, it does not disappear entirely. There is no known process that can make matter completely vanish from existence. Overall, the conversation highlights the conservation of mass in physical transformations.
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When blaster or laser is used to make a hole in a piece of metal is any of the matter of the metal completely eliminated from the universe?
 
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motleycat said:
When blaster or laser is used to make a hole in a piece of metal is any of the matter of the metal completely eliminated from the universe?
No.
 
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nasu said:
No.
Great. Explanation?
 
motleycat said:
Great. Explanation?
Where does the water in a pan go when you boil it dry? That's what happens to the metal - the difference is that just that some metal vapors burn but water vapor doesn't.
 
motleycat said:
Great. Explanation?
What to explain? Do you know any process that will make something to "dissapear from this universe"? Whatever that means.
 
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