Formula-8 Nasa Testing

FORMULA-8 was tested at NASA White Sands Testing Laboratory. FORMULA-8 was subjected to a two-part test.

  1. Auto-ignition...for temperature
  2. Mechanical Impact for pressure

The results were spectacular!

In the Auto-Ignition test, it was confirmed that FORMULA-8 can withstand temperatures over 800°F/450°C in oxygen applications. In the Mechanical Impact test, it was confirmed that FORMULA-8 can withstand a pressure limit over 3000psi in oxygen applications without a hint of reactivity.



Autogenous Ignition Temperature Determination
In High-Pressure Oxygen (AIT Test)
ASTM G 72-82
WSTF #00 - 35803
Test material: FORMULA-8
Test conditions:
      Test atmosphere: 100% oxygen
      10.34 MPa (1500 psia)
      Heating rate: 60 to 260°C (140 to 500°F)
      range 5+/- 1°C (9+/- 2°F) per minute
      greater than 260°C (500°F): >3°C (>5°F) per minute.

Test results, observations and comments...TABLE 1 - TEST RESULTS
Sample
Number
Sample
Weight
9
AIT
°C/°F
Pressure
At Ignition
MPa (psia)
Temp Rise
On ignition
°C (°F)
Press Rise
On Ignition
MPa (psi)
1
0.22
419/787
23.20 3365
21 37
0.34 49
2
0.22
427/800
24.24 3515
34 61
0.27 39
3
0.22
417/783
24.34 3530
21 38
0.34 49
4
0.19
384/723
22.90 3321
34 61
0.34 49
5
0.20
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
.. ..
Observations and Comments
The ASTM G 72-82 auto-ignition temperature-rise criteria is 20°C (36°F). No auto-ignitions were observed for Sample 5 up to 450°C (842°F). However, rapid temperature increase was observed at 420°C (788°F) for Sample 5. The temperature increase was 9°C (16°F) and the pressure increase was 0.29 MPa (42psi) for Sample 5.


NASA Handbook 8060.1C
Test 13, Part B: Mechanical Impact
Test Material: FORMULA-8
Test Sample Description:
      Average Sample Weight: 0.39g
      Diameter: 1.677cm (0.660 in.)
      Thickness: 0.128cm (0.050 in.)
      Additional Information: Measurements exclude 0.044cm (0.017 in.) stainless steel cup.
Test Conditions:
      Test Medium: 100% Gaseous Oxygen
      Test Temperature: 25°C (77°F)
      Test Pressure: 20.8 MPa (3015 psia)
Test Results, Observatins and Comments
Table 1, Test Results
Impact Energy
(J) (TC-IDT)
98      72
Number of Reactions
0
Number of
Samples Impacted
20