《MIL-STD-202 amp; thermal shoke》.pdf

MIL-STD-202G METHOD 107G THERMAL SHOCK 1. PURPOSE. This test is conducted for the purpose of determining the resistance of a part to exposures at extremes of high and low temperatures, and to the shock of alternate exposures to these extremes, such as would be experienced when equipment or parts are transferred to and from heated shelters in arctic areas. These conditions may also be encountered in equipment operated noncontinuously in low-temperature areas or during transportation. Although it is preferred that the specimen reach thermal stability during the exposure specified, in the interest of saving time, parts may be tested at the minimum exposure durations specified, which will not insure thermal stability but only an approach thereto. Permanent changes in operating characteristics and physical damage produced during thermal shock result principally from variations in dimensions and other physical properties. Effects of thermal shock include cracking and delamination of finishes, cracking and crazing of embedding and encapsulating compounds, opening of thermal seals and case seams, leakage of filling materials, rupturing, or cracking of hermetic seals and vacuum glass to metal seals, and changes in electrical characteristics due to mechanical displacement or rupture of conductors or of insulating materials. 2. APPARATUS. Suitable temperature controlled systems shall be used to meet the temperature requirements and test conditions specified in table 107-I or table 107-III. The liquid method is more severe and may damage some components that might not be degraded by the air method. It is not intended for use on nonhermetically sealed components. 2.1 Environmental chambers. A system of sufficient thermal capacity shall be used to change ambien