What are some common testing standards and protocols for UV ageing tests?

 

ISO 4892-2 - Plastics - Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources - Part 2: Xenon-Arc Lamps

This standard provides guidance on the selection of test conditions, test specimen preparation, and evaluation of test results for plastics exposed to xenon-arc lamps.

 

ISO 11507 - Paints and Varnishes - Exposure of Coatings to Artificial Weathering - Exposure to Fluorescent UV Lamps and Water

This standard provides guidance on the selection of test conditions, test specimen preparation, and evaluation of test results for coatings exposed to fluorescent UV lamps and water.

 

ASTM G154 - Standard Practice for Operating Fluorescent UV Lamp Apparatus for Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

This standard provides guidance on the general procedures for operating a fluorescent UV lamp apparatus for the exposure of nonmetallic materials.

 

ASTM D4329 - Standard Practice for Fluorescent UV Exposure of Plastics

This standard provides guidance on the selection of test conditions, test specimen preparation, and evaluation of test results for plastics exposed to fluorescent UV radiation.

 

SAE J2020 - Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Water Cooled Xenon-Arc Apparatus

This protocol provides guidance on the selection of test conditions, test specimen preparation, and evaluation of test results forautomotive exterior materials exposed to a controlled irradiance water-cooled xenon-arc apparatus.

 

IEC 61215 - Terrestrial Photovoltaic (PV) Modules - Design Qualification and Type Approval

This standard provides guidance on the testing of photovoltaic modules for their ability to withstand exposure to UV radiation as part of the design qualification and type approval process.

 

MIL-STD-810 - Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests

This military standard provides guidance on the testing of materials and equipment for their ability to withstand various environmental conditions, including exposure to UV radiation.

 

These standards provide guidelines and testing procedures for conducting UV ageing tests on various materials, including plastics, coatings, and textiles. They specify the test conditions, such as temperature, humidity, and UV exposure, as well as the evaluation criteria for the test results. Adherence to these standards helps ensure that results obtained from testing are accurate, repeatable, and comparable.