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Outgassing considerations for composites in space applicationsComposites have been increasingly used in the construction of spacecraft. However, unlike metals, composites must be used with particular discretion in space applications because of their outgassing properties. For example, the outgas materials may cause serious contamination problems and affect the performance of delicate instruments. This paper presents an overview of the testing procedure and acceptance criteria for outgassing selection of spacecraft materials. Since composites can contain and absorb moisture which will outgas in space as water vapor, the test results of moisture absorption and desorption of a composite material are discussed also.
Document ID
19950016620
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Arsenovic, Petar
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Chu, Huai-Pu
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1994
Publication Information
Publication: Environmental, Safety, and Health Considerations: Composite Materials in the Aerospace Industry
Subject Category
Composite Materials
Accession Number
95N23037
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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