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Studies of erosion of solar max samples of Kapton and TeflonSeveral samples of Kapton and Teflon which was exposed to solar radiation were examined. The samples represent material behavior in near Earth space. Clues to the identity of erosive processes and the responsible species were searched for. Interest centered around oxygen atoms which are ubiquitous at these altitudes and are known to erode some metal surfaces. Three diagnostic methods were employed: optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, and fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Two types of simulation were used: a flow containing low energy oxygen atoms and bombardment with 3000 volt Ar ions. Results and conclusions are presented.
Document ID
19870004951
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fristrom, R. M.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Benson, R. C.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Bargeron, C. B.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Phillips, T. E.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Vest, C. E.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Hoshall, C. H.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Satkiewicz, F. G.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Uy, O. M.
(Johns Hopkins Univ. Laurel, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1985
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center Proceedings of the SMRM Degradation Study Workshop
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Accession Number
87N14384
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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