Work Item
ASTM WK55620
New Practice for Service Life Prediction of Polymeric Materials
1. Scope
This Practice outlines a systematic approach to service life prediction, including the information required for trhe development of accelerated tests, design of accelerated expsoure protocols, the analysis of weathering test results, creation of a predictive service life prediction models and their validation.Keywords
weathering, durability, prediction, service life, polymer, plastic, coatingRationale
Application of service life prediction protocols have been growing in use within a number of industries (e.eg. paints, plastics, solar energy). While service life prediction methodologies are well documented in the technical literature there is not a practical technical guide for industry on how to design such studies. This practice will fill that gap. It is anticipated that this practice will be used to support the development of test methods and durability specifications for products.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 08-09-2016
Technical Contact: Florian Dr. Feil
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