Weathering and corrosion test standards usually specify chamber set point conditions with a plus/minus value. For example,...
How many hours in a Q-SUN or a QUV equals a year of outdoor exposure?
by Sean Fowler on Aug 22, 2022 9:00:00 AM
This is a simple question, but unfortunately there is no simple answer. It is theoretically impossible to have a single...
Calibration vs. Adjustment
by Andy Francis on Aug 12, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Q-Lab strongly recommends regular calibration of irradiance sensors, black panel and chamber air temperature sensors, and...
What Part of Standards Are Mandatory?
by Bill Tobin on Aug 5, 2022 9:00:00 AM
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...
Why Do Q-Lab Testers Require Specific Calibration Radiometers?
by Andy Francis on Dec 2, 2020 11:28:41 AM
QUV and Q-SUN accelerated weathering testers require the use of special calibration radiometers. The CR10 and UC10 are used...
Why is an air preconditioner used with the Q-FOG CRH Cyclic Corrosion Tester?
by Bill Tobin on Nov 23, 2020 12:24:39 PM
Q-Lab includes an air preconditioner as a standard accessory with every Q-FOG CRH tester. Not all manufacturers do this, so...
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...
What is Dew Point?
by Andy Francis on Nov 6, 2020 5:11:53 PM
The dew point is the temperature at which dew (condensation) forms and is a measure of atmospheric moisture. It is the...