Threshold Response of a Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA)-Mass Spectrometric (MS) System to Selected Degradation Products of Polymeric Materials,

Abstract

Nonmetallic materials considered for application in enclosed habitable spaces are analyzed to identify thermal decomposition and gas-off products for the assessment of potential toxic hazards. A thermogravimetric analyzer-mass spectrometer system capable of establishing environments for the sample that simulate either normal usage or catastrophic situations is used for these investigations. The threshold values obtained indicate that the instrumentation described is capable of providing extremely useful data which are essential for subsequent toxicological evaluations. (Modified author abstract)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 06, 1972
Accession Number
AD0771610

Entities

People

  • David L. Geiger
  • Gerd A. Kleineberg

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Analyzers
  • Decomposition
  • Degradation
  • Environment
  • Hazards
  • Instrumentation
  • Mass Spectrometers
  • Mass Spectrometry
  • Materials
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Spectrometers
  • Spectrometry
  • Toxic Hazards

Readers

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.

Technology Areas

  • Space