Artificial and Natural Weathering of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC)

The effects of natural and artificial weathering on mechanical properties of Chlorinated Polyvinyl Chloride (CPVC) pipe material are investigated. Tensile specimens, prepared from locally manufactured CPVC commercial pipes (4-in Schedule 80) were exposed for periods ranging from 2 weeks to 18 months in the harsh weather conditions of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The accelerated artificial weathering was carried out in the Q- Sun Xe-3-HS Xenon Test...