Bootstrapping - In 60 Easy Steps - (Long Post)

OK then. You've saved me the research effort on that question. It's
on my list.

>
> Graphite is pure carbon.
>
> The epoxy matrix needs to be dissolved, a solvent could be used.
Then the
> carbon fibers would be exposed.
>
> Depending on the chemistry of the solvent and resin, various
organic
> compounds could be extracted from the mix. You could always burn
it in
> Oxygen and feed the CO2 to plants.
>
> > I haven't yet gotten around to investigating their chemistry and
how
> > they could be broken down into carbon form for lunar uses. If
they
> > can easily be broken down, then more carbon is always helpful in
the
> > steelmaking/oxygen process.
> >
> > > Composites such as Graphite expoxy are common materials for
> > spacecraft and
> > > contain lots of valuable carbon.
> > > Structurally they are a lot strong and lighter than the exotic
> > metals you
> > > listed.
> > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Your posting is very extensive.
> > > > >
> > > > > Maybe I will read it next week on a plane trip.
> > > > >
> > > > > One quick comment.
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > > 4.) Assemble vehicles for landing on the lunar surface.
> > These are
> > > > > > made of copper, barium, vanadium, molybdenum, cobalt,
nickel,
> > > > > > chromium, Zirconium, Niobium, etc (metals not found on
moon).