Handbook of material weathering

• Main Author: Wypych, George
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Toronto : ChemTec Pub., 2008.
• Edition: 4th ed.
• Subjects: Materials > Deterioration > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Materials > Biodegradation > Handbooks, manuals, etc.; Polymers > Deterioration.; Polymers > Biodegradation.; Environmental testing.; elektronické knihy; electronic books
• ISBN: 1895198380; 9781895198386; 1601194862; 9781601194862; 9781895198539; 1895198534
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 774 pages) : illustrations

Table of Contents:

• Table of Contents
• Preface
• Photophysics
• Photochemistry
• Parameters of Exposure
• Measurements in Assessment of Weathering Conditions
• Climatic Conditions
• Methods of Outdoor Exposure
• Laboratory Degradation Studies
• Weathering Cycles
• Sample Preparation
• Weathering Data Interpretation. Lifetime Prediction
• Artificial Weathering Versus Natural Exposure
• Effect of Weathering on Material Properties
• Testing Methods of Weathered Specimen
• Data on Specific Polymers
• Effect of Additives on Weathering
• Weathering of Compounded ProductsStabilization and Stabilizers
• Biodegradation
• Recycling
• Environmental Stress Cracking
• Interrelation Between Corrosion and Weathering
• Weathering of Stones
• Index