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Ultraviolet (UV)

This test is to check the degree to which equipment or components are affected by solar radiation. The method of comprehensive testing can detect changes in electrical/mechanical or other physical properties.

UV aging test

Test purpose

Evaluate the resistance of equipment or components to solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and detect changes in electrical, mechanical, or other physical properties of materials under UV irradiation.

 

Test Standard

According to the standard:

ISO 4892-3: Plastic laboratory light source exposure method (UV fluorescent lamp)

ASTM G154: Non metallic Material UV Fluorescent Lamp Exposure Test

SAE J2020: UV Aging Test for Automotive Materials

Test Principle

By simulating solar ultraviolet radiation, the aging process of materials is accelerated, and the performance changes of materials under UV irradiation are evaluated, including color, gloss, mechanical strength, electrical properties, etc.

 

test equipment

UV aging test chamber

UV fluorescent lamp (UVA-340 or UVB-313)

Temperature and humidity control system

Irradiance meter

Sample holder

Assessment tools (colorimeter, gloss meter, microscope, electrical performance tester, etc.)

 

Test steps

Sample preparation:

Clean the surface of the sample to ensure that there are no oil stains or other contaminants.

Record the initial state of the sample (photography, color difference measurement, glossiness measurement, electrical performance testing, etc.).

Fix the sample inside the test chamber, ensuring that the exposed surface faces the light source.

Test condition settings:

Light source type:

UVA-340: Simulate solar ultraviolet radiation (295-365 nm).

UVB-313: Stronger ultraviolet rays used to accelerate aging.

Irradiance: typically 0.35-1.20 W/m ² @ 340 nm (according to standards or requirements).

Temperature inside the box: Set according to demand (usually 40-70 ℃).

Blackboard temperature: Set according to requirements (usually 50-90 ℃).

Relative humidity: Set according to demand (usually 10-75%).

Testing cycle: Depending on the requirements, it usually ranges from several hundred hours to several thousand hours.

 

Test Run:

Start the test chamber and maintain the set conditions.

Regularly check irradiance, temperature, and humidity to ensure stable testing conditions.

Record environmental data during the testing process.

Test completed:

Take out the sample and restore it to a standard environment for 24 hours.

Record the status of the sample after testing (taking photos, measuring color difference, measuring glossiness, conducting electrical performance tests, etc.).

Result evaluation:

Appearance changes:

Check whether the sample has discoloration, powdering, cracks, bubbles, and other phenomena.

Measure the color change (Δ E value) using a colorimeter.

 

Glossiness variation:

Measure surface glossiness changes using a glossiness meter.

Mechanical performance changes:

Evaluate the changes in properties such as tensile strength and impact strength of materials.

Changes in electrical performance:

Test the changes in electrical properties such as insulation resistance and dielectric strength of the material.

Microstructure analysis:

Observe surface microstructural changes using a microscope.

 

Precautions

Regularly calibrate UV lamps and irradiance meters to ensure light source stability.

Ensure uniform exposure of the sample and avoid local overheating or insufficient lighting.

After the test is completed, the sample needs to be restored to a standard environment before evaluation.

 

Test Record

Record the testing conditions (light source type, irradiance, temperature, humidity, testing period, etc.).

Record the initial and post test states of the sample (photography, color difference measurement, glossiness measurement, electrical performance testing, etc.).

Record the specific manifestations of material performance changes.

 

Conclusion

Based on the test results, evaluate the performance changes of the material in UV aging environment and issue a test report. This test can provide important basis for material selection, product design, and improvement.

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