6 Examples for scope of testing
The following table shows for some particular fields of application what tests are
required:
Intended purpose
of material | Autogenous
ignition
temperature | Gaseous
oxygen
impact | Aging
resistance | Liquid
oxygen | Flange |
Lubricant | +1 | + | | +2 | |
Flange Gasket | +1 | | +1 | +2 | + |
Thread Sealent |
– Tape, Cord | +1 | + | +1 | +2 | |
– Liquid, Paste | +1 | + | | +2 | |
Seat Seal | +1 | + | +1 | +2 | |
Piston Ring | + | + | + | +2 | |
Filling Liquids |
– for Vacuum Pumps | + | | | | |
– for Measuring Instruments | + | + | | | |
1) for use temperatures greater than 60 °C
2) only if required
The maximum use conditions of a material regarding pressure and temperature
are the result of the overall assessment that takes into account the results of all
separate tests.