Handbook of Material Weathering

Description

This third edition includes advances in knowledge that have taken place in the last seven years. The new data and the information are integrated with information from the previous edition to form a consistent up-to-date analysis of the most important findings. In many instances new findings make previous understanding obsolete. Approximately 60% more information and about 80% more data have been added. The revision is based on the analysis of over 2000 research papers published since the previous edition. Four chapters have been added and many additional sections included in the former chapters. Content:• Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Photophysics 2. Photochemistry 3. Parameters of Exposure 4. Measurements in Assessment of Weathering Conditions 5. Climatic Conditions 6. Methods of Outdoor Exposure 7. Laboratory Degradation Studies 8. Weathering Cycles 9. Sample Preparation 10. Weathering Data Interpretation. Lifetime Prediction 11. Artificial Weathering versus Natural Exposure 12. Effect of Weathering on Material Properties 13. Testing Methods of Weathered Specimen 14. Data on Specific Polymers 15. Effect of Additives on Weathering 16. Weathering of Compounded Products 17. Stabilization and Stabilizers 18. Biodegradation 19. Recycling 20. Environmental Stress Cracking 21. Interrelation between Corrosion and Weathering 22. Weathering of Stones Index