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Challenges arise as the thermocouples—critical instruments for measuring temperature—begin to fail under the extreme conditions. The conversation shifts to troubleshooting the damage incurred as they note that the setup is at risk. Unfortunately, it appears that the heating element's temperature is so high that it has melted the alumina core within the thermocouple. This insight points to the fragility of materials when encountered with formidable extremes.