Abstract
Using concentrated natural sunlight at the NREL High Flux Solar Furnace, we have exposed several materials to acceleration factors of up to 400 times the normal outdoor UV exposure dose. This accelerated rate allows the exposure of materials such that a year of outdoor exposure can be simulated in about 5 hours. We have studied the solarization of cerium containing glass, the degradation ofethylene vinyl acetate laminated between borosilicate glass, and the yellowing of standard polystyrene test coupons. The first two candidates are of interest to the photovoltaics program, and the last candidate material is a widely used dosimeter for ultra violet exposure in accelerated weathering chambers.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 9 |
State | Published - 1998 |
Event | National Center for Photovoltaics Program Review Meeting - Denver, Colorado Duration: 8 Sep 1998 → 11 Sep 1998 |
Conference
Conference | National Center for Photovoltaics Program Review Meeting |
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City | Denver, Colorado |
Period | 8/09/98 → 11/09/98 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/CP-520-25696