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IMPROVEMENTS IN IRRADIATED OLEFIN POLYMERS

Patent ·
OSTI ID:4146967
Irradiation treatment of olefin polymers to improve their properties and usefulness is described. In an example, polyethylene blended with carbon black was molded and its physical properties measured. After irradiation in a reactor at -5 F to different dosages the properties were compared to those prior to iriadiation. A beat treatment at 290 to 300 deg F for 20 min resulted in a product with improved elongation behavior, tensile strength, stiffness, and density. (T.R.H.)
Research Organization:
Originating Research Org. not identified
NSA Number:
NSA-14-012066
OSTI ID:
4146967
Report Number(s):
GB 831896
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English