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Bimetallic devices help maintain constant sealing forces down to cryogenic temperaturesTantalum washers compensate for different thermal coefficients of expansion between stainless steel and an aluminum O-ring. The washers have sufficient thickness to maintain a vacuum seal from room to cryogenic temperatures.
Document ID
19660000324
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
De Boskey, W. R.
Date Acquired
August 3, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1966
Subject Category
Physical Sciences
Report/Patent Number
Report Number: MFS-800
MFS-800
Accession Number
66B10325
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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