Material Characterization
The knowledge of material properties at realistic conditions is essential for the success of European space projects. ET EnergieTechnologie offers independent specialized material testing services that can be used to map the conditions occurring in liquid hydrogen or high pressure storage systems as well as propulsion systems.
Testing Methods:
- Tensile test
- Fatigue test
- Creep test
- Hydrogen embrittlement
- Fracture mechanics
- Other methods on request
Testing Range:
- -253 °C (20 K) – 327 °C (600 K)
- 1 bar (0.1 MPa) – 1050 bar (105 MPa)
Variable Specimen Geometry and Material:
- Carbon fiber reinforced polymer, flat
- Metal, flat
- Metal, round
- Metal hollow (cross section)
Testing Media:
- Hydrogen (liquid and gaseous)
- Nitrogen (liquid and gaseous)
- Methane (liquid and gaseous)
- Oxygen (liquid and gaseous)
- Other media on customer request
Certificates:
- DAkks Class 1 testing machine
- ATEX
