Handbook of Material Weathering

Our weather is a hostile environment and has adverse effects on many common materials such as polymers, coatings, fabrics, and building materials. The Handbook of Material Weathering is a comprehensive guide to causes, effects, and countermeasures in this important field. The discussion covers the fundamentals of weathering, test methods, and evaluations, stabilization, and biodegradation. The handbook includes weathering data and sensitivities for a large range of specific plastics, and will be an invaluable reference to a vital aspect of materials and product performance.