Published May 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Radiation-induced explosion destruction of polymethylmethacrylate by cooling

  • 1. Nauchno-Issledovatel'skij Fiziko-Khimicheskij Inst., Moscow (USSR)

Description

A new radiation effect, i.e. explosive destruction of γ-irradiated polymethylmethacrylate is found. Multiple cracks of various forms appear in the case of cooling in γ-irradiated samples, their mechanical strength disappears. At the doses approximately 0.1 MGy the destruction occurs at 77 K, with dose increase - at higher temperatures. Possible processes lying in the basis of the effect found are discussed

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Additional titles

Original title (Russian)
Радиационно-индуцированное взрывное разрушение полиметилметакрилата при охлаждении

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Khim. Vys. Ehnerg.
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
3
Series
Khim. Vys. Ehnerg.
Journal Page Range
216-218
ISSN
0023-1193

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Notes
For English translation see the journal High Energy Chemistry (USA).