Partial analytical characterizations are made by four different techniques of three polymeric materials used in conjunction with the Space Telescope for samples flown on mission STS-8. The polymers were Tedlar, Kapton H, and Kapton F. The surfaces of the three polymers were attacked and oxidized by atomic oxygen, and fluorine is lost from the surface of Kapton F, largely due to displacement by atomic oxygen.


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    Title :

    Analyses of spacecraft polymeric materials


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    Publication date :

    1986-06-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English




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