2 Material selection criteria
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Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Maritime Safety Committee - Resolution MSC.370(93) – Amendments to The International Code for The Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases In Bulk (IGC Code) – (Adopted on 22 May 2014) - Annex - Amendments to The International Code for The Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases In Bulk (IGC Code) - Appendix 4 — Non-Metallic Materials - 2 Material selection criteria

2 Material selection criteria

  2.1 Non-metallic materials may be selected for use in various parts of liquefied gas carrier cargo systems based on consideration of the following basic properties:

  • .1 insulation – the ability to limit heat flow;

  • .2 load bearing – the ability to contribute to the strength of the containment system;

  • .3 tightness – the ability to provide liquid and vapour tight barriers;

  • .4 joining – the ability to be joined (for example by bonding, welding or fastening).

  2.2 Additional considerations may apply depending on the specific system design.

Parent topic: Appendix 4 — Non-Metallic Materials
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