MIL-PRF-27415C
This specification is approved for use by all Departments and Agencies of the Department of Defense.
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SCOPE
1.1 Scope. This specification covers the requirements for two grades and two types of argon.
1.2 Classification. The argon will be of the following types and grades as specified (see 6.2):
1.2.1 Types. The types of argon are as follows:
Type I - Gaseous
Type II - Liquid
1.2.2 Grades. The grades of argon are as follows:
Grade A - 99.998 percent purity
Grade B - 99.985 percent purity
1.3 Part or identifying number (PIN). The PINs to be used for argon acquired to this
specification are created as follows:
M
27415 - X
X
Example of PIN: M27415-2B
Grade (1.2.2).
Type (1.2.1). Use 1 for Type I, 2 for Type II.
Specification number.
Prefix for military specification.
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APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
2.1 General. The documents listed in this section are specified in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this
specification. This section does not include documents cited in other sections of this specification or
recommended for additional information or as examples. While every effort has been made to ensure the
completeness of this list, document users are cautioned that they must meet all specified requirements of
documents cited in sections 3, 4, or 5 of this specification, whether or not they are listed.
2.2 Government documents.
2.2.1 Specifications, standards, and handbooks. The following specifications, standards and
handbooks form a part of this document to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the
issues of these documents are those cited in the solicitation or contract.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE SPECIFICATIONS
MIL-STD-101
Color Code for Pipelines and for Compressed Gas Cylinders
MIL-STD-1411
Inspection and Maintenance of Compressed Gas Cylinders
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
A-A-59860
Valves, Cylinder, Gas (For Compressed or Liquefied Gases)
(Copies of these documents are available online at https://assist.dla.mil or from the Standardization
Document Order Desk, 700 Robbins Avenue, Building 4D, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094)
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