Understanding Ozone Testing: A Critical Tool for Material and Environmental Safety
Ozone testing plays an essential role in evaluating the durability, quality, and safety of materials subjected to environmental stress. As ozone concentrations rise due to industrial activity and natural processes, understanding the impact of this reactive gas on materials has become crucial for industries ranging from automotive to construction and healthcare. What Is Ozone Testing? Ozone testing assesses the effects of ozone exposure on materials such as rubbers, polymers, and coatings. Ozone is a highly reactive molecule, and even at low concentrations, it can cause cracking, discoloration, and degradation of materials over time. Testing helps predict these outcomes, enabling manufacturers to design products that withstand real-world conditions. How Does Ozone Testing Work? In a controlled laboratory setting, materials are exposed to ozone concentrations typically ranging from 10 to 200 parts per billion (ppb) or higher, replicating environmental exposure over days, months, or year...