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What is the goal of an accelerated and rea-time aging?
Both methods aim to ensure that the product and packaging meet the requirements and quality standards and satisfy customer requirements.
In the test, the natural aging process is simulated and certain parameters or properties of the product are tested. This enables a faster assessment of the shelf life and quality of the product and allows manufacturers to identify and rectify potential problems or weaknesses at an early stage or to obtain early market approval for their products.
What happens during an accelerated and real-time aging test?
In accelerated aging, the products are stored under increased temperature and humidity conditions or other stressful environmental conditions in order to accelerate chemical reactions and thus the aging process. This enables a faster assessment of the shelf life and quality of the product and allows manufacturers to identify and rectify potential problems or weak points at an early stage or to obtain early approval for their products.
With storage at increased temperature, an accelerated aging period can be calculated using the Arrhenius equation. In accordance with the standard, we carry this out at 55 °C in our qualified temperature chambers. Other temperatures according to customer specifications are also possible.
Accelerated aging data must be verified by real-time aging, where products are stored under realistic conditions, e.g. 25 °C/ 60 % RH, to simulate the actual aging process.
In which areas is this test used?
Accelerated and real-time aging is carried out in order to test aging effects and verify durability.
It is used where materials are exposed to certain external influences.
Standard: ASTM F1980
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