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== Chemical protection==
== Chemical protection==
[[File:SSI_UV_00.png | left | thumb| <center> Preliminary data</center>]]
[[File:SSI_UV_00.png | right | thumb| <center> Preliminary data</center>]]
Because ultra violet radiation physically degrades the polymers within the latex, a chemical solution may elongate its lifespan.
Because ultra violet radiation physically degrades the polymers within the latex, a chemical solution may elongate its lifespan.
A preliminary test was done with a set of various chemical coatings, balloon types, and strech values. However, the test had to be stopped for winter break, so the degradation point of some samples could only be predicted, not verified. Nevertheless, the initial results seem optimistic.
A preliminary test was done with a set of various chemical coatings, balloon types, and strech values. However, the test had to be stopped for winter break, so the degradation point of some samples could only be predicted, not verified. Nevertheless, the initial results seem optimistic.