The first three parts in this series discussed what the QUV/uvc is and why it was developed, outlined two published UVC...
QUV/uvc Part III: What are key guidelines for developing UVC exposure tests?
by Sean Fowler on Feb 23, 2021 9:54:59 AM
In the last post on the QUV/uvc, we discussed two published standards with UVC exposure protocols, covering quite different...
QUV/uvc Part II: What test cycles have been published for UVC exposures?
by Sean Fowler on Feb 16, 2021 10:08:09 AM
In our first post on the QUV/uvc, we discussed why the QUV/uvc was designed and the differences between it and the QUV...
QUV/uvc Part I: What is the QUV/uvc and why was it developed?
by Sean Fowler on Jan 12, 2021 2:47:17 PM
What Types of Weathering and Corrosion Standards Are There, and What’s In Them?
by Bill Tobin on Dec 16, 2020 4:27:29 PM
ISO and ASTM are the two major international standards bodies for weathering and corrosion testing. Although they use...
What Kind of Accelerated Test Should I Run?
by Dave Duecker on Dec 10, 2020 9:35:11 AM
A very common and fundamental question to ask when beginning a weathering and/or corrosion testing program: “What kind of...
Case Study: Polyester Powder Coatings for Architectural Applications
by Robin Evans, International Sales Manager, Q-Lab Europe on Nov 17, 2020 2:28:30 PM
Company OverviewDSM Resins is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of polyester powder coatings for architectural applications....
Should I Be Concerned with Color Change or with Polymer Degradation?
by Sean Fowler on Nov 11, 2020 2:51:44 PM
This very common question is often well-meaning but can at times limit one’s understanding of weathering of materials. It’s...
Case Study: Plastics Testing
by Q-Lab Corporation on Oct 13, 2020 6:54:22 AM
Impact Solutions is a leader in testing, recycling, certification, and research services for plastics. Based in Grangemouth,...
Can the results of tests in two different conditions be compared?
by Sean Fowler on Sep 4, 2020 12:59:37 PM
Background: For a test in QUV we can choose between two conditions that give the same amount of total energy: Test A:...