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4.7.19 Terminal strength (see 3.23). Capacitors shall be tested in accordance with method 211 of MIL-STD-202.
The following details and exceptions shall apply:
a. Test condition letters A (pull test) and C (bend test).
b. Test condition A:
(1) Method of holding: Capacitors shall be clamped by one terminal, and pull test load applied to the other
terminal.
(2) Applied force: 5 pounds.
4.7.20 Low temperature life (see 3.24). Unless otherwise specified (see 3.1), capacitors shall be placed in a
chamber maintained at -65°C +0°C, -3°C and a potential equal to dc rated voltage shall be applied at this
temperature for 48 ±4 hours. After the test, capacitors shall be visually inspected for evidence of breakdown, arcing,
open-circuiting, short-circuiting, and other visible mechanical damage.
4.7.22 Resistance to solvents (see 3.26). Capacitors shall be tested in accordance with method 215 of
MIL-STD-202. The following details shall apply:
a. Portion of specimen to be brushed: That portion on which marking is present.
c. Permissible extent of damage: As specified in 3.26.
Following each immersion, capacitors shall be brushed with a common hard-bristle toothbrush for 10 strokes with a
brushing force of 1 pound.
4.7.23 Temperature coefficient (see 3.27). Capacitance shall be measured as specified in 4.7.8 at the
temperatures specified (see 3.1). The measurement at each temperature shall be recorded when two successive
readings taken at 5 minute intervals indicate no change in capacitance.
4.7.24 Life (see 3.28).
4.7.24.1 Qualification inspection. Capacitors shall be tested in accordance with method 108 of MIL-STD-202. The
following details and exceptions shall apply:
a. Distance of temperature measurements from specimens: Measured on the body of the capacitor.
b. Test temperature and tolerance: Applicable maximum rated temperature, +4°C, -0°C (see 3.1). Radiation
shall not be used as a means of heating the chamber.
c. Operating conditions: Those capacitors being tested at the accelerated condition shall be subjected to the
specified percent of rated voltage (see 3.1); those capacitors being tested at the rated condition shall be
subjected to rated voltage. The power supply shall be capable of providing the required voltage to all
capacitors under test. Suitable metering devices shall be provided to verify that the correct voltage is being
applied to all capacitors.
d. Test condition letter F (2,000 +72, -0 hours).
e. Measurements during test: Not applicable.
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