Data sheet on Mechanical Properties for Domestic Space Use Materials
(April 2001 to March 2006)
Effect of Cryogenic Temperature and Gas-environment on Deformation
and Fracture Behavior (April 1996 to March 1999)
Constructing Intellectual Infrastructure through International Prestandardization
for Promoting Practical Use of Advanced Materials (April 1996 to March
2002)
Standardization and Evaluation of Cryogenic Structural Materials (April
2001 to March 2006)
The contents of research
Data sheet on Mechanical Properties for Domestic Space Use Materials
We obtain strength properties
for space use materials tested under cryogenic conditions
(-269 ?C) to help successfully launch vehicles into space
and publish data sheets after evaluation of those data. The materials,
sampling, welding and testing methods are discussed in detail by the
NIMS Technical Advisory Committee on Space Use Materials Properties.
First, a 5-year testing program on the mechanical properties of tensile,
Charpy impact, fatigue and fracture toughness was determined. Table
1 shows a temporary publication schedule and contents of the data
sheet.
Standardization and Evaluation of Cryogenic Structural Materials
We carry out pre-standardization
research to establish methods for evaluating advanced materials and
their characteristics, and coordinate evaluation and research activities
on an international scale in cooperation with research institutes
both inside and out of Japan.
Research projects
Data sheet on Mechanical Properties for Domestic Space Use Materials
(April 2001 to March 2006)