ASTM G179
Standard Specification for Metal Black Panel and White Panel Temperature Devices for Natural Weathering Tests
Available Formats:
- Availability: Immediate Download
- Language: English
- License Type: Single User
- Updates: Not Included
- Availability: Request Quote
- Language: English
- License Type: Enterprise / Multi User
- Updates: Included
About This Item
ASTM G179 defines the Standard Specification for Metal Black Panel and White Panel Temperature Devices for Natural Weathering Tests, making it a focused reference for temperature device selection in outdoor exposure work. ASTM G179 helps users identify equipment intended to support consistent temperature measurement during natural weathering tests, where panel temperature can influence data quality and comparability. For laboratories, test sites, and procurement teams, this specification matters because it supports more uniform equipment requirements and clearer compliance expectations.
ASTM G179 standard overview
The ASTM G179 standard addresses the characteristics of metal black panel and white panel temperature devices used in natural weathering tests. As a specification, it is concerned with the devices themselves and the requirements they are expected to meet for this application. The standard provides a technical basis for selecting and evaluating panel temperature devices so that weathering programs can use equipment suited to outdoor exposure measurements. In practice, this helps align testing setups with a recognized ASTM standard.
Where is ASTM G179 used?
ASTM G179 is commonly used in natural weathering test environments where black panel and white panel temperature devices are part of the exposure setup. It is relevant in workflows that monitor specimen temperature during outdoor weathering, especially when temperature control or reporting is part of the test record. The standard is useful for laboratories, test service providers, and organizations that specify or purchase weathering equipment for consistent exposure testing and comparable results.
Practical importance of ASTM G179
The practical value of ASTM G179 lies in helping users apply consistent expectations for temperature devices in natural weathering tests. Clear specification language can support purchasing decisions, equipment verification, and quality control procedures. It also helps reduce ambiguity when comparing test results across locations or programs, since the same type of panel temperature device can be referenced with a common ASTM basis. For compliance-focused work, that consistency can improve confidence in reported weathering data.
- Metal black panel and white panel temperature devices
- Natural weathering test applications
- Equipment specification and procurement support
- Consistent temperature measurement references
- Quality control for outdoor exposure testing
- Publication Date: 2019-08-13
- Publisher: ASTM
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Need This Standard?
Request a personalized quote today to receive the latest edition in PDF or other available formats.
Summarize with AI
Get quick summaries using your favorite AI engine.
Online Standart Disclaimer
OnlineStandart.com is an authorized reseller of international standards, operating through partnerships with authorized distributors. We do not own the copyrights or trademarks of the standards we sell, including but not limited to those of API, ASHRAE, BSI, SAE, ASTM, IEEE, IEC, ASME, ISO, and others.
All product names, logos, and brands are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification purposes only; their use does not imply endorsement. OnlineStandart.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by any standards development organization unless explicitly stated. The content of this document is for informational purposes only and is intended to promote our licensed reselling services.
Online Standart does not host, distribute, or link to free, unlicensed, or uncertified copies of copyrighted standards. Every document we deliver is a licensed copy obtained through authorized channels and supplied with full licensing documentation. The “Free PDF Download” option on our product pages refers to this free informational document — never to a free copy of any standard.