Study of mechanical and oxidative impacts of PTFE soft goods in valve assemblies used for NTO sampling

Proposal will produce material characterization data of PTFE seals after NTO exposure to inform decisions for reuse of current sampling equipment and critical data for future fabrication assessments. The proposal will evaluate mechanical stress, polymeric degradation, physical degradation, and long term offgassing.

Reduce operating cost for oxidizer systems and remove risk for valve damage by reducing maintenance operations. Characterize the lifecycle of PTFE after exposure to NTO (Nitrogen Tetroxide)

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