What is BS EN 16602-70-36 - Material selection for controlling stress-corrosion cracking about?
BS EN 16602 is a standard that discusses space product assurance.
BS EN 16602-70-36 covers the following processes of the general materials, mechanical parts and processes (MMPP) flow of ECSS-Q-ST-70:
- The selection of metal alloys for which preference is given to approved data sources (Table 5-1 to Table 5-3)
- The criticality analysis to determine if stress corrosion cracking (SCC) evaluation is necessary
BS EN 16602-70-36 sets forth the criteria to be used in the selection of materials for spacecraft and associated equipment and facilities so that failure resulting from stress-corrosion is prevented.
It is intended to provide general criteria to be used in stress-corrosion cracking control, which begins during design thanks to a methodological material selection.
The criteria established in BS EN 16602-70-36 only apply to designs for service involving exposure conditions similar to testing conditions.
As regards weldments, BS EN 16602-70-36 applies to aluminium alloys, selected stainless steels in the 300 series and alloys listed in Table 5-1.
Note 1: BS EN 16602-70-36 does not intend to include all factors and criteria necessary for the total control of stress-corrosion cracking in all alloys.
Note2:BS EN 16602-70-36 does not apply to listed materials whose behaviour differs at elevated temperatures and in specific chemicals.
Who is BS EN 16602-70-36 - Material selection for controlling stress-corrosion cracking for?
BS EN 16602-70-36 on material selection for controlling stress-corrosion cracking is applicable for:
- Aerospace and defence industry
- Manufacturers of equipment for aerospace and defence industry
- Space product manufacturers
- Quality control personnel
- Design engineers for military aircrafts
Why should you use BS EN 16602-70-36 - Material selection for controlling stress-corrosion cracking?
Stress corrosion is combined action of sustained tensile stress and corrosion that can lead to the premature failure of materials.
BS EN 16602-70-36 provides you with the requirements for stress-corrosion cracking.
Thus, BS EN 16602-70-36 assists you in material selection for controlling stress corrosion cracking. In addition, assists in achieving product quality.
