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Molecular Contamination Investigation Facility (MCIF) CapabilitiesThis facility was used to guide the development of ASTM E 1559 center dot Multiple Quartz Crystal Microbalances (QCMs), large sample and spectral effects capability center dot Several instrumented, high vacuum chamber systems are used to evaluate the molecular outgassing characteristics of materials, flight components and other sensitive surfaces. Test materials for spacecraft/instrument selection center.Test flight components for acceptable molecular outgas levels center dot Determine time/temperature vacuum bake-out requirements center. Data used to set limits for use of materials and specific components center. Provide Input Data to Contamination Transport Models -Applied to numerous flight projects over the past 20 years.
Document ID
20140002084
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Presentation
External Source(s)
Authors
Soules, David M.
(California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
March 19, 2014
Publication Date
February 1, 2013
Subject Category
Chemistry And Materials (General)
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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