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weatherometer

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weatherometer [‚weth·ə′räm·əd·ər]
(engineering)
A device used to subject articles and finishes to accelerated weathering conditions; for example, a rich ultraviolet source, water spray, or salt water.

weatherometer
A device in which specimen materials can be subjected to artificial and accelerated weathering tests, the effects of sun, rain, and temperature changes; the simulated conditions are usually obtained by the use of electric arcs, water spray, and heating elements.


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Corresponding samples, as well as samples of each substrate without any topcoat, were prepared for both accelerated weathering in a xenon arc weatherometer (1000 hr, CAM 7) and for exterior exposure on a test rack.
2 Modulus at 100% elongation 200 Modulus at 200% elongation - Temperature stability, [degrees]F -37 to 212 Temperature stability, [degrees]C -35 to 100 Weatherometer QUV 10,000 hours No degradation Volatile content per ASTM D2369 10 grams/liter Flamespread per ASTM Class A * 20 mil at 100[degrees]F (38[degrees]C) and 90% relative humidity
The Xenon-Arc weatherometer uses a long arc, air cooled xenon lamp equipped with inner and outer filters as the light source.
 
 
 
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