Accelerated Testing for Compatibility

Current evaluation methods are time consuming, and are application specific. A common test protocol that would identify a degradation mechanism in a relatively short time does not exist. This also will require research and development to relate such parameters as temperature to time. 

Currently, only a direct visual examination of the plastics including fluoropolymer offers any real 

Fluoropolymers Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry, Suite 600 K, 1801 K Street, NW Washington, DC 20006. 

Business Communications Company Inc., 25 Van Zant Street Norwalk, CT 06855. 

Ebnesajjad, S., Fluoroplastics, Vol. 2 Melt Processible Fluoropolymers, William Andrew Inc., Norwich, NY, 2002. 

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