Which UV Radiation Is Most Effective in Polymer Degradation?

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UVC radiation is believed to be the most effective type for polymer degradation and jet ink fading due to its high energy per photon. The discussion highlights that higher energy photons can break chemical bonds, leading to faster degradation of colors in inks. There is a lack of scientific literature specifically addressing this topic, making it challenging for those researching it. The consensus suggests that UVC's properties make it a logical choice for effective degradation. Understanding the impact of different UV types on polymers is crucial for those working in related fields.
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Hi there, does anyone know which type of UV radiation would be most effective in polymer degradation or more importantly jet ink fading. Personally I think it should be UVC as it has the highest energy per photon but I could't find much about it so please help, it's very important as I'm behind with my work and can't afford guessing.

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I can't find any thing scientific on the subject either. I would guess the photons with greater energy (E=hf) would degrade the colour faster. The colours are a mixture of different chemicals which might also have chemical bonds. High energy photons would break these bonds, so it would seem logical to assume that UVC would be the most damaging.
 

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