ASTM International

Standard Test Method for Compatibility of Materials with Liquid Oxygen (Impact Sensitivity Threshold and Pass-Fail Techniques)
 N D2512

Annotation

This method2,3,4 covers the determination of compatibility and relative sensitivity of materials with liquid oxygen under impact energy using the Army Ballistic Missile Agency (ABMA)-type impact tester. Materials that are impact-sensitive with liquid oxygen are generally also sensitive to reaction by other forms of energy in the presence of oxygen.

This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2 “NASA Handbook 8060. 1B, Ambient LOX Mechanical Impact Screening Test,” September 1981, pp. 4-53 through 4-71. “Oxygen Systems.” George C. Marshall Space Flight Center, National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Specification MSFC 106B. September 1981.

3 “Lubrication and Related Research and Test Method Development for Aviation Propulsion Systems.” Technical Report No. 59-726. Wright Air Development Division, January 1960.

4 “General Safety Precautions for Missile Liquid Propellants.”