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Title: Deuterium permeation through EPDM rubber compounds

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OSTI ID:6669223

The permeation of deuterium through a specially formulated compound of ethylene propylene diene rubber was measured in the temperature range of 26/degree/C to 120/degree/C. The results were similar to permeation through two commercial compounds of this elastomer. Permeation was reduced after gamma irradiation (in the presence of hydrogen gas to simulate a tritium exposure). However the reduction was smaller than that experienced by the two commercial compounds. Radiation damage is apparently less severe in the special compound. It is possible that mechanical properties such as compression set may be influenced less by ionizing radiation in this compound as compared with the commercial compounds. 4 figs., 1 tab.

Research Organization:
Savannah River Lab., Aiken, SC (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
AC09-76SR00001
OSTI ID:
6669223
Report Number(s):
DPST-88-693; CONF-8805179-3; ON: DE89002457
Resource Relation:
Conference: DAMSUL committee meeting, Las Vegas, NV, USA, 11 May 1988; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English