Re: Does Lexan absorb UV?

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Original poster: "rheidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rheidlebaugh-at-zialink-dot-com>

yes it will absorb UV and becomes brittle. I buy lexan with a UV protective
coating. I know this dosent answer all your questions. I have tested Black
and Decker sanding goggels with short wave UV and found them to block short
wave uv. I suggest you get a uv light and test it on your lexan.
   Robert  H

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> Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 13:50:34 -0700
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> Subject: Does Lexan absorb UV?
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> Original poster: "Lau, Gary by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <Gary.Lau-at-Compaq-dot-com>
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> Welcome back List!
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> The triggered spark gap that I'm experimenting with is built behind a 3/8"
> thick sheet of Lexan.  I'm using a halogen lamp array dummy-load in place
> of my primary while performing experiments, to eliminate those pesky
> streamers, and this allows me to get a good close look at exactly how and
> where  the TSG is firing.  But I'm wondering just how much of the UV is
> being absorbed by the Lexan plate?  Is it safe to stare at through the Lexan?
> 
> Thanks, Gary Lau
> MA, USA
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