CVCM

Outgassing of materials in vacuum is often treated neglectfully. Typically, only one side of the equation is considered, such as the loss of oil in a bearing. However, the potentially fatal consequences of oil resublimation onto an optical instrument may be ignored. - There is no one in space to wipe down a lens that has a hazy film of oil on it. As a rule of thumb, warm surfaces are more likely to outgas [...]