NASA MSFC STD 506 : 1988

1.0 INTRODUCTION
    1.1 Purpose
    1.2 Scope
    1.3 Applicability
    1.4 Applicable documents
        1.4.1 National aeronautics and space administration
        1.4.2 George C: Marshall Space Flight Center
        1.4.3 Lyndon B: Johnson Space Center
        1.4.4 Military
2.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    2.1 Policy
        2.1.1 Materials Selection List
    2.2 Controlling Documents
    2.3 Special Material Problems
        2.3.1 Compliance Requirements
    2.4 Fracture Control
        2.4.1 Fracture Control Requirements
        2.4.2 Fracture Control Plan
    2.5 Materials and Processes Selection and Verification
        Plan
        2.5.1 Material Usage Agreement
        2.5.2 Vendor Hardware
    2.6 Process Specifications
    2.7 Materials Application and Evaluation Board
    2.8 Manufacturing Plan
3.0 DETAIL REQUIREMENTS
    3.1 Metals
        3.1.1 Aluminium
        3.1.2 Steels
        3.1.3 Titanium
        3.1.4 Magnesium
        3.1.5 Beryllium
        3.1.6 Mercury
        3.1.7 Refractory Metals
        3.1.8 Superalloys (nickel-based and Cobalt-based)
        3.1.9 Other Metals
    3.2 Special Metallic Materials Requirements
        3.2.1 Forgings
        3.2.2 Castings
        3.2.3 Residual Stresses
        3.2.4 Sandwich Assemblies
        3.2.5 Stress Corrosion Factors
        3.2.6 Corrosion Prevention and Control
        3.2.7 Flammability, LOX/COX, and Propellant Compatibility
    3.3 Nonmetallic Materials
        3.3.1 Selection Criteria
        3.3.2 Flammability, LOX/COX, Toxicity, Odor and
               Propellant Compatibility
        3.3.3 Static Age Life
        3.3.4 Useful Age Life
        3.3.5 Volatile Condensable Matter (VCM)
        3.3.6 Moisture and Fungus Resistance
        3.3.7 Elastomeric Materials
        3.3.8 Other Nonmetallic Material
        3.3.9 Foam Plastics, Rigid Plastics and Films
        3.3.10 Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastics
        3.3.11 Lubricants
        3.3.12 Adhesives
        3.3.13 Glass and Ceramics
    3.4 Advanced Composite Materials
    3.5 Processes
        3.5.1 Adhesive Bonding
        3.5.2 Welding
        3.5.3 Brazing
        3.5.4 Soldering
        3.5.5 Welding of Steel Alloys
    3.6 Materials Nondestructive Inspection
    3.7 Materials Requiring Controlled Environments
    3.8 Materials for Use in Special Environments
Attachments
 DR-1 Materials and Processes Selection and Verification
      Plan
 DR-2 Material Usage Agreements (MUA's)
 DR-3 Material & Process Specification List
 DR-4 Manufacturing Plan
 DR-5 Material Identification Usage List
 DR-6 Contamination Control Plan

Describes materials and processes used in the design, fabrication, testing, handling, transportation and checkout of flight components for flight vehicle systems, payloads, experiments, designated ground support equipment, and standard parts.