ISO 21010:2017

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 21010
Third edition
2017-12
Cryogenic vessels — Gas/material
compatibility
Récipients cryogéniques — Compatibilité gaz/matériaux
Reference number
ISO 21010:2017(E)
©
ISO 2017

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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Compatibility of materials with gases other than oxygen . 1
5 General requirements for oxygen service . 1
5.1 Evaluation of materials for oxygen service . 1
5.1.1 General. 1
5.1.2 Evaluation of the insulation system . 2
5.2 Evaluation of metallic materials . 2
5.3 Evaluation of non-metallic materials . 2
5.4 Test methods and acceptance criteria . 3
5.4.1 General. 3
5.4.2 Ignition tests . 3
5.4.3 Insulation test . 4
5.5 Alternative method for acceptance . 5
Annex A (informative) Metallic materials commonly used for liquid oxygen service .6
Annex B (normative) Spontaneous ignition test (bomb test) . 7
Annex C (normative) Pressure surge test .12
Bibliography .15
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Foreword
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