If you leave cd's in your car can they melt from the sunlight?
2007-07-07 10:21:25 · 5 answers · asked by BM 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Many things can damage your Cd's Direct heat and cold / UV light / Humidity / Salt Water atmospheres / FUNGUS ! / flexing / Scratches / Warping... ETC. To give you a specific temp would not be fair to you because that would not factor in UV LIGHT Humidity and other factors. In short all aspects of exposure have to fall across a curve. For tables and info follow the link below.
Cd's and DVDs can be reliable for many decades with proper handling. As with all other types of media, degradation is inevitable over time, but steps can be taken to help prevent it from occurring prematurely. This section covers the effects of environmental conditions and physical handling on optical discs. / http://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/pub121/sec5.html
2007-07-07 13:13:42 · answer #1 · answered by Michael N 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is the CD-R specification:
If your car's inside temperature is below 70 °C, the CD's should be OK. This is the maximum temperature.
But do not leave CD's there for too long in a too hot summer day.
2007-07-07 11:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by buoisang 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They might not melt per se, but the plastic and the data can warp and become unplayable.
2007-07-07 10:24:05 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Geologist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they won`t melt but they will warp and be usless
2007-07-07 10:26:35 · answer #4 · answered by railway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
duh.. try it..
2007-07-07 10:28:25 · answer #5 · answered by grneydmexi 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋