Studies on the Photodegradation of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate),

Abstract

Although poly(methyl methacrylate), PMMA, is known to degrade when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, studies at wavelengths other than 253.7 nm have not been done. The lack of knowledge about the mechanism of degradation of PMMA at wavelengths other than 253.7 nm hinders efforts to develop short-term test methods for predicting the long-term performance of PMMA in applications in which it is exposed to sunlight. This study was performed to determine the effect of ultraviolet radiation on PMMA and to identify mechanisms of degradation induced by the radiation. jg p5

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA304535

Entities

People

  • Mohamed Abouelezz
  • P. F. Waters

Organizations

  • National Institute of Standards and Technology

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  • Alkenes
  • Body Weight
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Chlorides
  • Films
  • Glass
  • Glass Transition Temperature
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Measurement
  • Molecular Weight
  • Quantum Yields
  • Test Methods
  • Thin Films
  • Transition Temperature
  • Ultraviolet Radiation

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