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title: Alpine Thermoplastic Nanocomposite Demonstrates UV Resistance
description: UVA and UVC testing on aviation-grade thermoplastic nanocomposite, HX5, found no performance degradation or impact on physical appearance.
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# [Alpine Thermoplastic Nanocomposite Demonstrates UV Resistance](https://media.alpineadvancedmaterials.com/news/alpine-advanced-materials-thermoplastic-nanocomposite-demonstrates-uv-resistance)

 Written by [Shauna Archer](https://media.alpineadvancedmaterials.com/news/author/shauna-archer) | Mar 25, 2021 11:17:00 AM

**Composites World – March 2021**

[Alpine Advanced Materials](https://alpineadvancedmaterials.com/) (Dallas, Texas, U.S.) recently reported that it has added UV resistance to the growing benefits of its flagship [HX5 thermoplastic nanocomposite](https://www.compositesworld.com/news/hx5-thermoplastic-nanocomposite-presents-as-aluminum-component-alternative). Based on testing using both UVA and UVC (ultraviolet A and ultraviolet C) exposure, the novel material demonstrated an exceptional resistance to both [UV wavelengths](https://scied.ucar.edu/learning-zone/atmosphere/ultraviolet-uv-radiation) with no detrimental effects to either its appearance or mechanical performance.

[Read the full article from Composites World](https://www.compositesworld.com/news/alpine-advanced-material-thermoplastic-nanocomposite-demonstrates-uv-resistance).

 

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