Artificial rubber resists ignition on impact and seals at low temperatures. Filled fluoroelastomer called "Katiflex" developed for use in seals of vessels holding cold liquid and gaseous oxygen. New material more compatible with liquid oxygen than polytetrafluoroethylene. Provides dynamic seal at -196 degrees C with only 4 times seal stress required at room temperature. In contrast, conventional rubber seals burn or explode on impact in high-pressure oxygen, and turn hard or even brittle at liquid-oxygen temperatures, do not seal reliably, also see (MFS-28124).


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    Title :

    Elastomer Compatible With Oxygen


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    Publication date :

    1987-04-01



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    Miscellaneous


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    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


    Hydrazine-Compatible Elastomer

    Markles, O., F. / Dye, T. G. | NTRS | 1982



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