ASTM D6360-15 (R2021) pdf free download.Standard Practice for Enclosed Carbon-Arc Exposures of Plastics.
1.1 This practice covers specific procedures and test conditions that are applicable for exposure of plastics in enclosed carbon-arc devices conducted in accordance with Practices G151 and G153. This practice also covers the preparation of test specimens, the test conditions suited for plastics. and the evaluation of test results.
1.2 This practice does not cover filtered open-flame carbonarc exposures of plastics. which are covered in Practice D 1499. Practice D5031 describes enclosed carbon-arc exposures of paints and related coatings.
1.3 The values stated in SI units arc to be regarded as standard.
3. Terminology
3.1 The definitions in Terminology GI 13 are applicable to this practice.
4. Significance and Use
4. 1 The ability of a plastic material to resist deterioration of its electrical, mechanical, and optical properties caused by exposure to light, heat, and water can be very significant for many applications. This practice is intended to induce property changes associated with end-use conditions, including the effects of sunlight, moisture, and heat. The exjxsure used in this practice is not intended to simulate the deterioration caused by localized weather phenomena such as atmospheric pollution, biological attack, and saltwater exposure.
4.2 caution—Variation in results can he expected when operating conditions are varied within the accepted limits of this practice; therefore, no reference to the use of this practice shall be made unless accompanied by a report prepared in accordance with Section 9 that describes the specific operating conditions used. Refer to Practice G151 for detailed information on the caveats applicable to use of results obtained in accordance with this practice.
4.2.1 The spectral power distribution of light from an enclosed carbon arc is significantly different from that produced in light and water exposure devices using other carbonarc configurations or other light sources. The type and rate of degradation and the performance rankings produced by exposures to enclosed carbon arcs can be much different from those produced by exposures to other types of laboratory light sources.
4.2.2 Interlaboratory comparisons are valid only when all laboratories use the same type of carbon arc, filters, and exposure conditions
4.3 Reproducibility of test results between laboratories has been shown to be good when the stability of materials is evaluated in terms of performance ranking compared to other materials or to a control; therefore, exposure of a similar material of known performance (a control) at the same time as the test materials is strongly recommended.45 It is recommended that at least three replicates of each material he exposed to allow for statistical evaluation of results.ASTM D6360 pdf download.