Ebook: Handbook of material weathering

This book is a valuable aid to product designers in polymer selection and to laboratory personnel who evaluate polymer durability. Presented are 195 pages of durability data for 23 types of polymers and 20 types of compounded products. Includes comprehensive discussion of various weathering conditions and methods evaluation. Contents: Principles of Photophysics and Photochemistry Weathering Conditions and Their Measurement Artificial-Weathering Equipment Important Variables in Weathering Testing-Sample Preparation and Methods of Evaluation Degredation Data on Specific Types of Polymers and Compounded Products Stabilization and Stabilizers Biodegredation Nomenclature.