US Webinar - Correlation in Accelerated Weathering Testing

Accelerated weathering testing is widely used to rapidly evaluate the durability of materials when exposed outdoors to sunlight, heat, and water. A common goal of this testing is to develop correlation between the performance of materials in the laboratory and in the field. Developing relationships between accelerated and outdoor results in the form of Acceleration Factors can be challenging due to the complexity of weathering behavior, although a combination of outdoor and laboratory testing can help to reach that goal. An understanding of the limitations and opportunities of accelerated laboratory testing can help you get the most out of your test program.

This webinar will cover:

• The “myth of reciprocity” and challenges in developing numerical correlation factors between accelerated and natural testing
• Choosing different accelerated test types for different goals, from quality control to new product development
• Determining correlation by rank ordering
• Case studies demonstrating correlation between outdoor and accelerated laboratory weathering and corrosion testing, including:
   
  • Printing inks
  • Flexible intermediate bulk containers
  • Colored plastics
  • Vinyl siding

This webinar will be presented in English.