All,

We have historically called out outgassing to ASTM 595 for Total Mass Loss (TML) and Collected Volatile Condensable Materials (CVCM).  Typical values are 1.0% TML and .1% CVCM 

We want to standardize using paragraph 3.10.1 in 6012 but there's are a couple problems.  

First I believe there is an error in the requirement.  3.10 states TML 0.1%.  I don't know of any materials that will meet that requirement.  The first question then is "Is this an error in the specification?"

The second question is the testing requirement.  When invoked every lot would have to be tested - similar to a Group A test.  The second question then is "Is this meant to be a lot test requirement?"

Thanks in advance.




Pete Menuez
Supplier Quality Engineer
L-3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics
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