What damage can extremes and fluctuations in temperature and relative humidity cause?
« Back to Previous Page▲ |
|
▲ |
In high relative humidity conditions (approximately 65% and above):
In very low relative humidity conditions (approximately 35% and below):
If fluctuations frequently occur, materials are subjected to constant movement. This can cause severe cracking, splitting and warping. |
▲ |
Fluctuations in temperature cause: - Expansion and contraction. If this is uneven and/or rapid, it can lead to physical damage and distortion -this is mostly observed in metals. If fluctuations are constantly occurring the materials are being subjected to constant movement which is usually not uniform and often results in cracking, splitting and warping. |