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BS 6956-5:1992

Jointing materials and compounds - Specification for jointing compounds for use with water, low pressure saturated steam, 1st family gases (excluding coal gas) and 2nd family gases

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Published:

31 Jan 1992

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References
History
Product Details
Descriptors
Pipe couplings
Flash point
2nd family gases
Marking
Performance testing
Specimen preparation
Thermal-cycling tests
Leak tests
Screwed fittings
Test pressure
Testing conditions
Pressure testing
Sampling methods
Corrosion tests
Water
1st family gases
Sealing materials
High-temperature testing
Gas pipes
Flanges
Pipes
Pipe fittings
Performance
Life (durability)
Chemical-resistance tests
Steam
ICS Codes
23.040.80 Seals for pipe and hose assemblies
91.140.40 Gas supply systems
91.140.60 Water supply systems
Committee
PSE/15
International relationships
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ISBN
0 580 20256 9
Publisher
BSI