Attachment 00003 - Zirconium Hydride - Technical Specifications and Packaging Requirements Revised V20260105.docx

Zirconium Hydride Procurement Technical Data and Requirements A. Zirconium Hydride must be produced domestically. Must cite domestic production and must provide a supply chain map. Failure to cite domestic production and/or absence of a supply chain map are automatically considered unacceptable.

B. Material is to meet the chemical and physical requirements of MIL-Z-21353

1. Chemical Requirements:

2. Physical Requirements:

a. Material will have an average particle diameter of less than 10 microns as measured MIL-STD-1233 Method 100 (APD by Fisher Subsieve Sizer).

3. Testing methods/exceptions:

a. If the contractor cannot perform the chemical testing methods called out in MIL-Z-21353, the contractor may propose alternative method(s) subject to review and approval by the government (CAAA).

b. No other methods will be accepted in place of the APD by Fisher Subsieve Sizer unless submitted and approved by the government (CAAA).

c. The government (CAAA) can perform and will verify APD of samples submitted prior to full lot submission. Shipping of such samples will be at the expense of the contractor.

C. Material to meet additional chemical requirements

1. All raw or recycled materials used in the process of making the Zirconium Hydride must be sourced and purchased domestically.

2. Disclosure of trace materials, detectable amount, and analysis used.

3. Testing Methods/Exceptions:

a. If the contractor cannot perform the chemical testing methods called out above, the contractor may propose alternative method(s) subject to review and approval by the government (CAAA).

D. Quality Assurance Provisions

1. Contractor is required to perform all tests unless otherwise specified.

2. Contractor will provide a Certificate of Analysis for each lot submitted.

3. Lot requirements are specified in MIL-Z-21353 para. 4.2 and 6.2.

4. Contractor will submit a 10 pound (4.5 kilograms) first article sample for laboratory and performance testing prior to shipment of first full lot.

5. Sampling by Government inspector upon receipt:

a. 3 separate containers will be sampled from each lot.

b. Representative 0.25 pound (115 grams) specimens will be collected from each selected container.

c. Each specimen will be tested and reported separately.

d. If one or more specimen fails to meet the chemical and physical requirements, the lot shall be rejected.

e. Contractor shall have the option of partial or complete analysis of samples from each batch in a lot, at no expense to the government, if the contractor wishes to resubmit a rejected lot. The resubmitted lot shall be accepted provided that all samples pass all required tests.

Zirconium Hydride Packaging Requirements

· No more than 20 pounds of Zirconium Hydride material per container

· Container must be made of tin-plated steel

· Container must be unlined, and suitable for hazardous materials

· Thickness of container body and ring must be 85 gauge

· Thickness of container bottom must be 75 gauge

· Container must have a secondary seal, i.e. locking ring or clips

· Containers must be placed in 3 mil waterproof polyethylene sealed bag

· Each individual container/sealed bag must be placed into a fiberboard carton

· Fiberboard carton must have UN rating of 4G/Y7.5/S

· Fiberboard carton must be 6 7/8 x 6 7/8 x 7 7/8 inches in size

· Must be labeled as a Flammable Solid in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) provisions.