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NPFC - A-A-59173

GREASE, SILICONE

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Organization: NPFC
Publication Date: 29 October 2009
Status: active
Page Count: 4
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This commercial item description (CID) covers two types of silicone greases that are intended for application as a lubricant, a sealant, and as a preservative in missile systems.

Document History

A-A-59173
January 10, 2020
Grease, Silicone
A description is not available for this item.
A-A-59173
October 16, 2014
Grease, Silicone
A description is not available for this item.
A-A-59173
October 29, 2009
GREASE, SILICONE
This commercial item description (CID) covers two types of silicone greases that are intended for application as a lubricant, a sealant, and as a preservative in missile systems.
A-A-59173
April 15, 2004
GREASE, SILICONE
A description is not available for this item.
A-A-59173
March 4, 1998
GREASE, SILICONE
This commercial item description (CID) covers two types of silicone greases that are intended for application as a lubricant, a sealant, and as a preservative in missile systems.

References

This document references:
ASTM D217 - Standard Test Methods for Cone Penetration of Lubricating Grease
Published by ASTM on November 1, 2019
These test methods cover four procedures for measuring the consistency of lubricating greases by the penetration of a cone of specified dimensions, mass, and finish. The penetration is measured in...
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D2265 - Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease Over Wide Temperature Range
April 1, 2022
This test method covers the determination of the dropping point of lubricating grease. Warning—The dropping point as measured by this test is an artificially corrected number that does not have any...
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D2595 - Standard Test Method for Evaporation Loss of Lubricating Greases Over Wide-Temperature Range
December 1, 2022
This test method covers the determination of evaporation loss of lubricating greases at temperatures between 93 °C and 316 °C (200 °F and 600 °F). This test method is intended to augment Test Method...
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ASTM D566 - Standard Test Method for Dropping Point of Lubricating Grease
Published by ASTM on May 1, 2020
This test method covers the determination of the dropping point of lubricating grease. This test method is not recommended for use at bath temperatures above 288 °C. For higher temperatures Test...
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ASTM D6184 - Standard Test Method for Oil Separation from Lubricating Grease (Conical Sieve Method)
Published by ASTM on May 1, 2017
This test method covers the determination of the tendency of lubricating grease to separate oil at an elevated temperature. This test method shall be conducted at 100 °C for 30 h unless other...
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ASTM D942 - Standard Test Method for Oxidation Stability of Lubricating Greases by the Oxygen Pressure Vessel Method
Published by ASTM on November 1, 2019
This test method determines resistance of lubricating greases to oxidation when stored statically in an oxygen atmosphere in a sealed system at an elevated temperature under conditions of test. The...
This document is referenced by:
MIL-STD-3004-2 - QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SHELF-LIFE EXTENSION TESTING FOR PACKAGED FUELS, LUBRICANTS AND RELATED PRODUCTS Part 2 of 2
Published by NPFC on November 16, 2020
Scope. This Standard provides DoD Policy, general instructions, and minimum procedures to be used by the Military Services and the DLA in performing quality assurance, quality surveillance and...
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