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Handbook of material weathering /

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wypych, George
Corporate Author: Knovel (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Toronto : Norwich, N.Y. : ChemTec Pub. ; William Andrew Pub., 2003.
Edition:3rd ed.
Subjects:
Materials > Deterioration.
Environmental testing.
Accelerated life testing.
Polymers > Testing.
Matériaux > Détérioration.
Essais d'environnement.
Essais accélérés (Technologie)
Polymères > Essais.
Polymères > Essais (technologie)
Essais accélérés (technologie)
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Photophysics
  • Photochemistry
  • Parameters of exposure
  • Measurements in assessment of weathering conditions
  • Climatic conditions
  • Methods of outdoor exposure
  • Laboratory degradation studies
  • Weathering cycles
  • Sample preparation
  • Weathering data interpretation. Lifetime prediction
  • Artificial weathering versus natural exposure
  • Effect of weathering on material properties
  • Testing methods of weathered specimen
  • Data on specific polymers
  • Effect of additives on weathering
  • Weathering of compounded products
  • Stabilization and stabilizers
  • Biodegradation
  • Recycling
  • Environmental stress cracking
  • Interrelation between corrosion and weathering
  • Weathering of stones.