Mixed Flowing Gas (MFG) Testing

Mixed flowing gas (MFG) testing helps you understand how gasses in the atmosphere may corrode your electrical components over time. Element provides MFG testing services for the aerospace, automotive, consumer products and medical device industries.

Many of the gasses in our atmosphere can have damaging effects on electronics. Mixed flowing gas testing exposes electrical components to atmospheric gasses and contaminants to evaluate how these gasses may cause corrosion over time. Element’s experienced teams test the impact that these gasses have on electrical components, for both quality control and product development purposes. We help manufacturers evaluate the lifespan of electrical components and reduce premature wear and liability.

How mixed flowing gas testing is performed

The purpose of MFG testing is to simulate real-world corrosion from environmental exposure conditions. By creating controlled test conditions, in which the temperature (°C), relative humidity (%RH), and concentration of gaseous pollutants and other essential variables are carefully defined, monitored, and controlled, Element allows you to evaluate how your product will perform. 

Common gasses used for testing include:

• Chlorine 
• Hydrogen sulfide
• Nitrogen dioxide
• Sulfur dioxide 

Gasses are tested at levels in the parts per billion range in our advanced chambers. Common test standards include ASTM B827, ASTM B845, IEC 60068-2-60, and EIA-364-TP65A

The Element advantage

Element’s experienced team provides MFG testing to evaluate the resistance of your materials to environmental conditions. We use state-of-the-art equipment to simulate virtually any environment, and our experts will recommend ways to overcome potential problems.

For more information on mixed flowing gas testing, please contact us now.