Document ID:	MIL-STD-202       Scroll down to access document images
Spec/Std Sheet:	107

Overview

Title:  Method 107, Thermal Shock Scope:  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. Status:  Active Document Date:  23-OCT-2024         Next Review Due:  22-OCT-2029 FSC/Area:  59GP Doc Category:   Military Standard -Test Method Standard

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)     Preparing Activity: CC  DLA Weapons Support (Columbus) Coordination:  Full   Army Custodian:  CR   US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command, C5ISR Center   Navy Custodian:  EC   Naval Information Warfare Systems Command   Air Force Custodian:  85   Air Force Life Cycle Management Center - Electronic Components, Wire and Ca   DLA Custodian:  CC   DLA Weapons Support (Columbus)

Changes to military standards or handbooks issued after August 1, 2003 are incorporated in the modified document.

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