ASTM E1603 Standard Test for Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector in Hood Mode

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of ASTM E1603 testing. These test methods cover procedures for testing sources of gas leaks at rates of 4,4 X 10 -14 mol/s (0 X 1 -10 std-cm/s at 9°C) or greater.

The test can be performed on any object that can be evacuated and to which helium or other tracer gas can be applied. The object must be able to be evacuated to a pressure of 0,1 Pa (approximately 10 -3 torr) structurally.

Three test methods are described:

• Test Method A, For the object under test that can be emptied but not naturally pumping;
• Test Method B, For the tested object with Integrated pumping;
• Test Method C for the tested object as in Test Method B, where the vacuum pumps of the tested object replace those normally used in the leak detector (LD).

Values ​​stated in SI units should be accepted as standard. Values ​​in parentheses are for informational purposes only.

This standard does not purport to address all, if any, safety concerns associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory restrictions prior to use.

This international standard has been developed in accordance with the internationally accepted principles of standardization set out in the Resolution on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guidelines and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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