---
title: Q-Lab Weathering & Corrosion Topics | QUV
description: QUV | Common weathering and corrosion topics, written and published by Q-Lab Corporation.
---
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/)
- [Q-Lab.com](https://www.q-lab.com)
- [Testing Services](https://q-lab.com/test-services/)
- [Products](https://q-lab.com/products/)
# Q-Lab Weathering & Corrosion Blog
For new blog content, visit our redesigned website at Q-Lab.com!
#### Filter Posts by Category
- [Weathering](https://blog.q-lab.com/tag/weathering)
- [Corrosion](https://blog.q-lab.com/tag/corrosion)
- [FAQ](https://blog.q-lab.com/tag/faq)
- [Outdoor](https://blog.q-lab.com/tag/outdoor)
- [Case Study](https://blog.q-lab.com/tag/case-study)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/how-many-hours-in-a-q-sun-xenon-test-chamber-or-a-quv-weathering-tester-equals-a-year-of-outdoor-exposure?hsLang=en)
### [How many hours in a Q-SUN or a QUV equals a year of outdoor exposure?](https://blog.q-lab.com/how-many-hours-in-a-q-sun-xenon-test-chamber-or-a-quv-weathering-tester-equals-a-year-of-outdoor-exposure?hsLang=en)
by [Sean Fowler](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/sean-fowler?hsLang=en) 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...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/how-many-hours-in-a-q-sun-xenon-test-chamber-or-a-quv-weathering-tester-equals-a-year-of-outdoor-exposure?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/q-lab-to-exhibit-at-the-american-coatings-show-1?hsLang=en)
### [Q-Lab to Exhibit at the American Coatings Show](https://blog.q-lab.com/q-lab-to-exhibit-at-the-american-coatings-show-1?hsLang=en)
by [Q-Lab Corporation](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/q-lab-corporation?hsLang=en) on Mar 29, 2022 10:33:47 AM
Although the 2020 edition was cancelled, the[American Coatings Show](https://american-coatings-show.com/)is back for 2022, and Q-Lab will be there! We'll be...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/q-lab-to-exhibit-at-the-american-coatings-show-1?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv-accelerated-weathering-tester-featured-in-the-testing-of-solar-reflective-shingles?hsLang=en)
### [QUV Accelerated Weathering Tester Featured in the Testing of Solar Reflective Shingles.](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv-accelerated-weathering-tester-featured-in-the-testing-of-solar-reflective-shingles?hsLang=en)
by [Dave Duecker](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/dave-duecker?hsLang=en) on Mar 11, 2022 9:46:43 AM
A recent episode of *This Old House*, an American TV series that highlights do-it-yourself home improvement tasks,...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv-accelerated-weathering-tester-featured-in-the-testing-of-solar-reflective-shingles?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/case-study-outdoor-furniture-1?hsLang=en)
### [Case Study: Outdoor Furniture](https://blog.q-lab.com/case-study-outdoor-furniture-1?hsLang=en)
by [Alan Boerke](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/alan-boerke?hsLang=en) on May 27, 2021 5:00:31 PM
Background and Problem Statement
Q-Lab worked to develop a correlative accelerated and outdoor testing program for an...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/case-study-outdoor-furniture-1?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/marketing-director-andy-francis-discuses-quv/uvc-tester-in-interplas-insights?hsLang=en)
### [Marketing Director Andy Francis discusses QUV/uvc tester in Interplas Insights](https://blog.q-lab.com/marketing-director-andy-francis-discuses-quv/uvc-tester-in-interplas-insights?hsLang=en)
by [Andy Francis](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/andy-francis?hsLang=en) on May 10, 2021 2:05:34 PM
A conversation about Q-Lab’s new QUV/uvc tester, featuring Marketing Director, Andy Francis, appears in the latest *[Interplas...](https://interplasinsights.com/machinery/ancillary-machine-and-materials-handling-news/in-conversation-with-andy-francis-marketing-director-q-lab-c/)*
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/marketing-director-andy-francis-discuses-quv/uvc-tester-in-interplas-insights?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv/uvc-part-iv-proposed-quv/uvc-exposure-conditions?hsLang=en)
### [QUV/uvc Part IV: What Exposure Conditions Can Be Recommended for UVC Testing?](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv/uvc-part-iv-proposed-quv/uvc-exposure-conditions?hsLang=en)
by [Sean Fowler](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/sean-fowler?hsLang=en) on Mar 9, 2021 11:12:26 AM
The first three parts in this series discussed what the QUV/uvc is and why it was developed, outlined two published UVC...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv/uvc-part-iv-proposed-quv/uvc-exposure-conditions?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv/uvc-part-iii-what-are-key-guidelines-for-developing-uvc-exposure-tests?hsLang=en)
### [QUV/uvc Part III: What are key guidelines for developing UVC exposure tests?](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv/uvc-part-iii-what-are-key-guidelines-for-developing-uvc-exposure-tests?hsLang=en)
by [Sean Fowler](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/sean-fowler?hsLang=en) on Feb 23, 2021 9:54:59 AM
In [the last post](https://blog.q-lab.com/part-ii-what-test-cycles-have-been-published-for-uvc-exposures?hsLang=en) on the QUV/uvc, we discussed two published standards with UVC exposure protocols, covering quite different...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/quv/uvc-part-iii-what-are-key-guidelines-for-developing-uvc-exposure-tests?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/part-ii-what-test-cycles-have-been-published-for-uvc-exposures?hsLang=en)
### [QUV/uvc Part II: What test cycles have been published for UVC exposures?](https://blog.q-lab.com/part-ii-what-test-cycles-have-been-published-for-uvc-exposures?hsLang=en)
by [Sean Fowler](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/sean-fowler?hsLang=en) on Feb 16, 2021 10:08:09 AM
In our [first post](https://blog.q-lab.com/what-is-the-quv/uvc-and-why-was-it-developed?hsLang=en) on the QUV/uvc, we discussed why the QUV/uvc was designed and the differences between it and the QUV...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/part-ii-what-test-cycles-have-been-published-for-uvc-exposures?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/what-is-the-quv/uvc-and-why-was-it-developed?hsLang=en)
### [QUV/uvc Part I: What is the QUV/uvc and why was it developed?](https://blog.q-lab.com/what-is-the-quv/uvc-and-why-was-it-developed?hsLang=en)
by [Sean Fowler](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/sean-fowler?hsLang=en) on Jan 12, 2021 2:47:17 PM
The [QUV/uvc](https://q-lab.com/products/quv-weathering-tester/quv) is a new version of the QUV accelerated weathering tester. The main difference between it and other QUV models...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/what-is-the-quv/uvc-and-why-was-it-developed?hsLang=en)
[](https://blog.q-lab.com/why-do-q-lab-testers-require-specific-calibration-radiometers?hsLang=en)
### [Why Do Q-Lab Testers Require Specific Calibration Radiometers?](https://blog.q-lab.com/why-do-q-lab-testers-require-specific-calibration-radiometers?hsLang=en)
by [Andy Francis](https://blog.q-lab.com/author/andy-francis?hsLang=en) 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...
[Read More](https://blog.q-lab.com/why-do-q-lab-testers-require-specific-calibration-radiometers?hsLang=en)
[Next >](https://blog.q-lab.com/tag/quv/page/2?hsLang=en)
- [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share)
**Q-Lab Corporation is a global provider of material durability testing products. We design and manufacture Q-PANEL standard test substrates as well as weathering, light stability, and corrosion testers. Q-Lab also offers A2LA accredited contract test services, including accelerated laboratory testing. Our weathering products and services are used by materials scientists, research and development engineering, and quality control personnel in numerous industries.**
[Read More](https://q-lab.com/about/)
- [Q-Lab.com](https://www.q-lab.com)
- [QUV Accelerated Weathering Test Chambers](https://q-lab.com/products/quv-weathering-tester/quv)
- [Q-SUN Xenon Test Chambers](https://q-lab.com/products/q-sun-xenon-arc-test-chambers)
- [Q-FOG Corrosion test Chambers](https://q-lab.com/products/q-fog-cyclic-corrosion-chamber)
- [Testing Services](https://q-lab.com/test-services/)
Subscribe To Notification Updates
### Subscribe to update notifications
© 2026 Q-Lab Corporation
