UV as the Energy Source for IndustrialProcessing of Coatings, Inks, and Adhesives

摘要

UV curing, the process of photoinitiated conversion of polymeric materials from aliquid to a solid, is a popular alternative to conventional drying. UV Curing ishighly adaptable to a wide variety of coating applications, owing to some of its keyattributes; it is (1) solventless, (2) low-temperature, (3) high speed, and (4) energyefficient.The physical properties of UV-cured materials are substantially affectedby the lamp systems used to cure them. The development of the intendedproperties can depend on how well these lamp factors are designed and managed.Key exposure factors are (1) UV irradiance, (2) spectral distribution and (3) time.