Fourier transform infrared study of the effects of irradiation on polyethylene

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1975 · J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys. Ed., v. 13, pp. 815-824

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/pol.1975.180130413· OSTI ID:4005401

Tabb, D L; Sevcik, J J; Koenig, J L

Fourier transform infrared spectra were obtained for polyethylene $gamma$-irradiated in oxygen and nitrogen atmospheres. The spectra before and after irradiation were compared by digital subtraction. The difference spectra are indicative of changes caused by irradiation. Crosslinking and chain scission reactions produce the observed changes. (auth)

• Research Organization: Case Western Reserve Univ., Cleveland
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-33-026885
• OSTI ID: 4005401
• Journal Information: J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys. Ed., v. 13, pp. 815-824, Journal Name: J. Polym. Sci., Polym. Phys. Ed., v. 13, pp. 815-824; ISSN JPLPA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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