Identification and Development of Simple Acceptance Tests for MRE Film Pouch Materials

Abstract

The need for the definition and acceptance of a standard test methodology and standard material requirements for MRE packaging material qualification has been noted. In order to define these standards a number of mechanical tests were performed on films provided by Cadillac Products and NSC and the corresponding material properties were obtained. These tests were performed under various conditions including temperature, backing material, rate, orientation, etc. Based on these results minimum requirements have been defined for future MRE packaging films. In addition, scratch testing of the packaging material proved to be one of the most reliable and useful test methods. As well, the use of scratch testing methodology potentially renders some previous tests unnecessary (such as puncture and tensile). Finally, the standard minimum requirements for the qualification of a film to be used in an MRE packaging application are quantitatively characterized.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 26, 2006
Accession Number
ADA468007

Entities

People

  • Jue-sue Hung

Organizations

  • Texas A&M University

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acceptance Tests
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Films
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • High Temperature
  • Low Temperature
  • Materials
  • Materials Testing
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Resistance
  • Standards
  • Tensile Modulus
  • Tensile Properties
  • Tensile Strength
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods
  • Transition Temperature

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  • Materials Science
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design