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UV Glossary
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Part 1105120-01
E 2013 Nordson Corporation
starter bulb Used in the start up of microwave systems to ignite the mercury vapor
in the bulb.
static exposure Exposure to a constant irradiance for a controlled period of time.
surface cure When the UV material is cured only on the surface exposed to the UV.
tape test for measuring
adhesion
When an X-cut or lattice pattern of 6 or 11 cuts are scratched through
the UV cured material to the substrate. Pressure-sensitive tape is then
applied over the cuts and removed. Pulling the tape away from the
substrate will reveal the degree of adhesion. If any material between
the lines is pulled off with the tape, the adhesion is poor. If the material
remains, the adhesion is good. The recommended guidelines for
testing and evaluation are documented in the ASTM spec D3359-95a
under Methods A and B. Method A employs the X-cut and is used for
coatings that are 5 mils or greater. Method B calls for lattice cuts and
is recommended for coatings with 0−5 mils of thickness.
through cure When the UV material is cured down to and including the material /
substrate interface.
Threshold Limit Value
(TLV)
The maximum exposure a person should receive over an 8-hour shift
during a 40-hour week without producing an ill effect. Often reported in
(mg / m
3
) or ppm.
Time-Weighed Average
(TWA)
Refer to Threshold Limit Value (TLV).
total energy Refer to energy density.
transmittance The ratio of the radiant energy passed through a body to the total
radiant energy received by the body.
ultraviolet light Radiant energy in the wavelength band of 100 to 400 nanometers.
UVA (315−400 nanometers) The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging between 315 and
400 nm. UVA represents the largest portion of UV energy and is
commonly referred to as long UV. UVA is most responsible for skin
aging and increased skin pigmentation. UVA is at the lower limit of
sensitivity to the human eye.
UVB (280−315 nanometers) The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging between 280 and
315 nm. UVB is most responsible for reddening and burning of the
skin and damage to the eyes.
UVC
(200−280 nanometers)
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging between 200 and
280 nm. UVC is typically referred to as short UV.
UVV
(400−445 nanometers)
The portion of the electromagnetic spectrum ranging between 400 and
445 nm. The V stands for visible UV.