Xenon Arc Testing
Micom offers Xenon arc testing to simulate outdoor and indoor sun exposure on surface finishes, coatings and polymers. Equipments used to conduct such a test are called weatherometers. 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:
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General |
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07324 NRC/IRC/CCMC |
Canadian Construction |
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Australia AS/NZS 1891.1 |
Industrial fall-arrest systems & devices |
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EN 13361 |
Geosynthetic barriers – characteristics required for use in construction of reservoirs |
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Federal Test Standard 141A Method 6151 |
Operating Xenon Arc Light Apparatus for Exposure of Non-metallic Materials |
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IEC 68-2-9 |
Basic Environmental Testing Procedures-Part 2: Guidance for Solar Radiation Testing |
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ISO 4892-1 |
Plastics-Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources-Part 1: General Guidance |
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ASTM G151 |
General Guidelines for Exposure of Non-metallic Materials |
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Xenon-Arc Test Apparatus for Exposure of Non-metallic Materials Assemblies (Solar |
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ASTM G26 |
Operating Light Exposure With & Without Water for Exposure Non-metallic Mater |
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MIL-STD-810G |
Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests (Solar Radiation) |
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MIL-STD 820 F |
Environmental Engineering considerations and Laboratory Tests |
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MIL STD 8625F |
Anodic Coatings Aluminum and Aluminum Alloys |
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MIL-DTL-32201 |
Mirror Assembly Rearview |
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MIL-PRF-22750 |
Coating Epoxy VOC High-solids |
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MIL-PRF-ZZZZZ |
Performance Specification for Track Shoe Sets |
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NEMA Standards Publication LD 3-2005 |
High-Pressure Decorative Laminate |
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GB/T 16259 |
Test Method for Accelerated Weathering Building Materials |
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UL1191 |
Components for Personal Flotation Devices |
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Automotive |
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Chrysler LP 463 PB 16 01 |
Flex & fold textile testing |
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Chrysler LP 463 PB 17 01 |
Flex & fold textile testing |
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Fiat Materials Method 50451 |
Accelerated Aging by Atmospheric Agents |
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Ford BO 101-01 |
Resistance to Artificial Weathering |
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Ford BO 116-01 |
Resistance to Interior Weathering |
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ISUZU ISC F20-0014 |
Test Method for Pencil Hardness |
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JASO M346 |
Light Exposure Test Method by Xenon-Arc for Automotive Interior Part |
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GME 60292 |
Determination of Colour Fastness & Resistance to Artificial Light |
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GMW 3414 |
Artificial Weathering of Automotive Interior Trim Material |
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GMW 14162 |
Colorfastness to Artificial Weathering |
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GMW 14650 (xenon weathering sections) |
Performance Requirements for Exterior Plastic Parts |
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GM 9125P |
Procedures for Laboratory Accelerated Exposures of Automotive Materials |
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GM 9327P |
Exterior Weatherability of Integrally colored Plastics |
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GM 9538P |
Weathering Exposure Tests for Interior Trim |
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Honda HES 6601 D6601 |
Rubber Properties – Measurement of Cure and After-Cure |
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Navistar CEMS GT-31 |
Accelerated Weathering of Non-metallic Materials |
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Nissan MO 135 Method II |
Weathering Exposure of Automotive Parts |
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NALFA section 303 (lightfastness standard) |
Laminate Flooring Specifications and Test Methods |
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Peugeot D47 1431 |
Méthode d’essais matériaux et pièces d’habitacle |
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PV 1306 |
Lightfastness Test for Determination of Tackiness of Polypropylene Plastics |
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PV 3929 |
Weather Aging in Dry, Hot Climate |
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PV 3930 |
Weathering in Moist, Hot Climate |
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Renault D27 1911 |
Xenon Lamps Aging Test Chamber |
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Saab-Scania STD 3159 |
UV Resistance, Xenon Lamp, material in the vehicle interior |
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SAE J1960 |
Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior |
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SAE J1885 |
Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim |
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SAE J2412 |
Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Interior Trim Components Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus |
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SAE J2527 |
Accelerated Exposure of Automotive Exterior Materials Using a Controlled Irradiance Xenon-Arc Apparatus |
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Toyota TSM0501G |
Composite Reinforced Polypropylene Molding Materials |
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Toyota TSH3131G |
The Quality of the Coating Exterior Parts |
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Toyota TSH1585G |
Accelerated Weathering Resistance of Paint Movie |
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Coatings |
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ISO 11341 |
Paints and Varnishes — Artificial Weathering and Exposure to Artificial Radiation — Exposure to Filtered Xenon-Arc Radiation |
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ASTM D3451 |
Testing Coating Powders and Powder Coatings |
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ASTM D3794 |
Testing Coil Coatings |
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ASTM D6577 |
Standard Guide for Testing Industrial Protective Coatings |
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Xenon-Arc Exposures of Paints and Related Coatings |
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GB 1865 |
Paints and Varnishes – Artificial Weathering and Exposure to Artificial |
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JIS K 5600-7-7 |
Testing Methods for Paints – Part 7: Long-Period Performance of Film – Section 7: |
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MPI: #113 |
Exterior, Waterborne, Pigmented Elastomeric Coating |
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MS 133: Part F14 |
Methods of Test for Paints & Varnishes: Part F14: Artificial Weathering & Exposure to Artificial Radiation – Exposure to Filtered Xenon Arc Radiation (ISO 11341) |
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GB/T 5237.4 |
Wrought Aluminum Alloy Extruded Profiles for Architecture – Part 4: Powder Coating Profiles |
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IRAM 1109 – B14:2008 |
Paints – Methods for Testing Part B14 – Accelerated Weathering Exposure to Radiation Using a Xenon Arc Lamp |
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Pharmaceutical |
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ICH Guideline |
Stability Testing: Photostability Testing of New Drug Substances and Products |
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Plastics |
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ISO 4892-2 |
Plastics-Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources-Part 2: Xenon-Arc Sources |
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JIS K 7350-2 |
Plastics-Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources-Part 2: Xenon-Arc Sources |
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DIN EN 513 |
Unplasticized Polyvinylchloride (PVC-U) Profiles for Fabrication of Windows & Doors |
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ASTM D1248 |
Polyethylene Plastic Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable |
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Xenon-Arc – Plastics for Outdoor Applications |
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ASTM D4101 |
Polypropylene Plastic Injection and Extrusion Materials |
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ASTM D4459 |
Xenon-Arc – Plastics for Indoor Applications |
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Xenon-Arc Exposure of Photodegradable Plastics |
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ASTM D6662 |
Plastic Lumber Decking Boards |
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UL 1581 |
Reference Standard for Electrical Wires, Cables & Flexible Cords |
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GB/T 16422.2 |
Plastics – Methods of Exposure to Laboratory Light Sources Part 2: Xenon-Arc Sources |
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GB/T 15102 |
Surface Decorated Wood-Based Panels with Paper Impregnated Thermosetting Resins |
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Geotextiles |
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ASTM D4355 |
Deterioration of Geotextiles to UV Light |
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Textiles |
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AATCC TM 16 |
Color Fastness to Light |
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AATCC TM 169 |
Weather Resistance of Textiles: Xenon Lamp Exposure |
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GB/T 8427 |
Textiles – Tests for Color Fastness – Color Fastness to Artificial Light: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test |
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GB/T 8430 |
Textiles – Tests for Color Fastness – Color Fastness to Artificial Weathering: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test |
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GB/T 14576 |
Textiles – Tests for Color Fastness – Color Fastness to Light of Textiles Wetted with Artificial Perspiration |
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IS: 2454 |
Indian Standard- Method for Determination of Colour Fastness of Textile Materials to Artificial Light Xenon Lamp) |
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ISO 105-B02 |
Textiles – Tests for Color Fastness – Color Fastness to Artificial Weathering: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test |
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ISO 105-B04 |
Textiles – Tests for Color Fastness – Color Fastness to Artificial Weathering: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test |
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ISO 105-B06 |
Color Fastness and Ageing to Artificial Light at High Temperatures: Xenon Arc Fading Lamp Test |
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M & S C9 |
Color Fastness to Light |
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M & S C9A |
Color Fastness to Wet Light in the Presence of Alkaline or other Chemical Residues |
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CPAI-84 |
Specification for Flame Resistant Materials used in Camping Tentage |
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Printing Inks/Artists’ Materials/Paper |
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ISO 11798 |
Information and Documentation – Permanence of writing, printing & copying on paper |
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ISO 12040 |
Graphic Technology – Prints and Printing Inks |
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ISO 18909 |
Imaging Materials – Processed Photographic Colour Films and Paper Prints |
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ASTM D3424 |
Lightfastness of Printed Matter |
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ASTM D4303 |
Lightfastness of Artists’ Pigments |
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ASTM D5010 |
Testing Printing Inks & Related Materials |
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ASTM D6901 |
Standard Specification for Artists’ Colored Pencils |
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ASTM F2366 |
Lightfastness of Ink Jet Prints Exposed to Window Filtered Daylight |
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GB/T 22771 |
Graphic Technology – Prints and Printing Inks – Assessment of Lightfastness using Filtered Xenon Arc Light |
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Roofing |
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ASTM D4434 |
Poly Vinyl Chloride Sheet Roofing |
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ASTM D4637 |
EPDM Sheet Used in Single-Ply Roof Membrane |
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Xenon-Arc – Bituminous Materials |
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ASTM D4811 |
Non-Vulcanized Rubber Sheet Used as Roof Flashing |
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ASTM D5019 |
Reinforced Non-Vulcanized Polymeric Sheet |
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ASTM D6083 |
Liquid Applied Acrylic Coatings Used in Roofing |
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Rubber |
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ISO 3865 |
Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Methods of Test for Staining on Contact with Organic Materials |
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ISO 4665 |
Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Resistance to Weathering |
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GB/T 3511 |
Rubber, Vulcanized or Thermoplastic – Resistance to Weathering |
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Adhesives |
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ASTM D904 |
Exposure of Adhesive Specimens to Artificial Light |
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ASTM C1442 |
Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus |
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ASTM C1501 |
Standard Test Method for Color Stability of Building Construction Sealants |
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Packaging |
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ASTM D6551 |
Accelerated Weathering of Pressure-Sensitive Tapes by Xenon Arc |
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Sealants |
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ASTM C1442 |
Conducting Tests on Sealants Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus |
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ASTM C1501 |
Color Stability of Sealants |
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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.