Weathering of plastics : testing to mirror real life performance /
This book presents findings and opinions of professionals in material degradation testing. The aim is to improve testing methods and procedures. Materials are presented to show that photochemical degradation rate depends on a combination of environmental factors such as UV radiation, temperature, hu...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[Brookfield, Conn.] : Norwich, N.Y. :
Society of Plastics Engineers ; Plastics Design Library,
©1999.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This book presents findings and opinions of professionals in material degradation testing. The aim is to improve testing methods and procedures. Materials are presented to show that photochemical degradation rate depends on a combination of environmental factors such as UV radiation, temperature, humidity, rain, stress, and concentration of reactive pollutants. The potential effect of each parameter of degradation on data gathered is discussed based on known results from a long experience in testing. This book contains data obtained in laboratories of the largest manufacturers of UV stabilizers and chemical companies which manufacture durable materials. It gives details of testing procedures and choice of parameters of exposure which are crucial for obtaining laboratory results correlating with environmental performance of materials. In addition to exposure conditions, the book contains many suggestions on sample preparation and post-exposure testing. The effective use of these methods shortens testing time of materials and determines acceleration rate of testing. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 320 pages) : illustrations |
| Format: | Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1591241685 9781591241683 9781884207754 1884207758 9780815519584 0815519583 |