Xenon Arc Testing
Xenon-Arc Exposure of Plastics Intended for Indoor or Outdoor Applications (Weather-Ometer®) ASTM D2565, ASTM D4459, ASTM G155, ISO 4892
Micom offers Xenon arc testing to simulate outdoor and indoor sun exposure on surface finishes, coatings and polymers. Equipment used to conduct such a test are called Weather-Ometer®️*. ASTM G155 is a practice used to do xenon arc testing. There are many test methods requiring Xenon arc testing.
Below is a partial list of these test methods which we can all test to:
| Xenon-Arc Test Methods | |
| ISO 4892-2 | Xenon-arc exposure of plastics |
| ASTM G155 | Operating xenon-arc light apparatus |
| ASTM D2565 | Xenon-arc exposure of plastics for outdoor use |
| ASTM D4459 | Xenon-arc exposure of plastics for indoor use |
| ASTM D5071 | Xenon-arc exposure of photodegradable plastics |
| ASTM D6695 | Xenon-arc exposures of paints and related coatings |
| ISO 11341 | Exposure of paints/varnishes to filtered xenon-arc radiation |
| ASTM D4355/D4355M | Deterioration of geotextiles due to xenon exposure |
| AATCC TM 16.3 | Colorfastness to light — xenon arc |
| AATCC TM 169 | Weather resistance — xenon lamp exposure |
| IS 2454 | Colour fastness to artificial light — xenon |
| ISO 105-B02 | Colorfastness to artificial light — xenon |
| ISO 105-B04 | Colorfastness to artificial weathering — xenon |
| ISO 105-B06 | Lightfastness/ageing at high temperatures — xenon |
| ISO 12040 | Prints and inks — lightfastness using filtered xenon |
| ASTM D4303 (Methods C/D) | Lightfastness of artists colors |
| ASTM D904 (Method B) | Exposure of adhesive specimens to artificial light |
| ASTM D6551 | Accelerated weathering of pressure-sensitive tapes by xenon |
| ISO 4665 | Resistance to weathering |
| ASTM C1442 | Artificial weathering of sealants |
| ASTM C1501 | Color stability of construction sealants |
| ASTM G151 | General practice for accelerated exposure apparatus |
| ASTM G26 (withdrawn) | Operating light-exposure apparatus (xenon-arc type) with and without water for exposure of non-metallic materials |
| ISO 4892-1 | General guidance on laboratory light sources |
| Specifications Having a Requirement for Xenon-Arc Testing | |
| MIL STD 8625F, section 4.5.4 | Lightfastness of dyed anodic coating |
| NEMA LD 3 | Light resistance of high-pressure laminate |
| DIN EN 513 | Artificial weathering of PVC-U profiles |
| ASTM D1248 | Weathering performance requirements |
| ASTM D6662 | Weathering of plastic decking boards |
| ASTM D6901 | Lightfastness requirements for colored pencils |
| GB/T 5237.4 | Weathering durability requirement |
| MIL-STD-810G (Method 505.5) | Solar radiation environmental testing |
| Automotive Test Methods | |
| JASO M346 | Xenon-arc light exposure for automotive interior parts |
| SAE J2412 | Controlled-irradiance xenon-arc accelerated exposure |
| SAE J2527 | Controlled-irradiance xenon-arc accelerated exposure |
| Renault D27 1911 | Ageing in xenon-lamp chamber |
| Saab-Scania STD 3159 | Xenon-lamp light resistance |
| PV 3929 | Weather ageing in dry, hot climate |
| PV 3930 | Weathering in moist, hot climate |
| GMW 3414 | Artificial weathering of automotive interior trim |
| GMW 14162 | Colorfastness to artificial weathering |
| GMW 14650 (xenon clauses) | Performance requirements for exterior plastic parts |
Post-Test Methods Related to Xenon Arc Testing
As an alternative to xenon arc, one could consider ASTM G154 which uses a different light source. For more information about alternative techniques, you can also review the following links: Accelerated Weathering.
Finally, upon exposure to ASTM G155, different measurements can be made to quantify the aging impact: please see ASTM Testing, Material Testing.
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