Abstract. Polymer ageing may involve physical ageing without chemical reaction occurring; chemical changes such as crosslinking during curing of a thermoset; thermal conditioning at elevated temperature; photochemical ageing, as occurs in weathering.
Similarly one may ask, why do we accelerate aging?
It is used to help determine the long-term effects of expected levels of stress within a shorter time, usually in a laboratory by controlled standard test methods. It is used to estimate the useful lifespan of a product or its shelf life when actual lifespan data is unavailable.
Thereof, what is Q10 Ageing?
A tool used in accelerated studies is “the rule of ten,” or Q10, which is the factor by which the rate of spoil-age increases when the temperature is raised by 10C. Q10 allows for the prediction of a product’s shelf life under real-life conditions based on the results of testing conducted at high temperatures.