Published 1995 | Version v1
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Development of radiation crosslinked of polyethylene

  • 1. Malaysian Institute for Nuclear Technology Research (MINT), Bangi (Malaysia). Radiation Processing Technology Div.
  • 2. Chemistry Dept. of Malaysia, Petaling Jaya (Malaysia)
  • 3. Malaya Univ., Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia). Dept. of Material Science
  • 4. Ministry of Education, Government of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

Description

The polyethylene, LDPE, LLDPE, and HDPE were subjected to electron beam irradiation at doses ranging from 0 to 250 kGy. The effect of irradiation dose and dose rate, various additives such as crosslinking accelerator, anti-oxidant (AO), flame retardant (FR) and pigments were evaluated in relation to changes of physical and mechanical properties of the crosslinked polyethylene (XLPE). The objective of the studies is to establish relevant data required in development PE compounds suitable for certain applications such as wire and cables insulation, foamed products and shrinkable tubes. 43 figs., 5 tabs

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Compilation of research papers 1994

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Imprint Title
Compilation of research papers 1994
Imprint Pagination
671 p.
Journal Page Range
p. 31-73.
Report number
INIS-mf--14786