1. Date of download: 12/30/2017
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From: On the Use of Pressure-Loaded Blister Tests to Characterize the Strength and Durability of Proton Exchange Membranes
J. Fuel Cell Sci. Technol. 2009;6(3): doi: /
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Illustrations of (a) a standard Swagelok® tube fitting (adapted from animations available at (b) a cross-sectional diagram describing the sample preparation process (not to scale); (c) the clamping and pressurizing of a sample with the modified fitting (not to scale), and note the machined ferrule nut; (d) the connections involved in a blister test. After the specimen was clamped onto the tube fitting, it was inserted into the oven from the top.