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ENHANCEMENT OF RADIATION-INDUCED CROSS-LINKING OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE

Journal Article · · Nature
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/1831108a0· OSTI ID:4274855

Solid solutions of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in diallyl and triallyl esters exhibited properties associated with high-density crosslinking when irradiated. A preliminary kinetic analysis showed that a simple energy transfer mechanism is inadequate. The ability of allyl esters to increase crosslinking in PVC during irradiation is probably due to the short propagation chainlength and the accumulation of stabilized radicals. It is suggested that the allyl ester operates by secondary'' initiation (to distinguish from that of incident radiation.) (T.R.H.)

Research Organization:
Tube Investments Research Labs., Cambridge, Eng.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-13-011649
OSTI ID:
4274855
Journal Information:
Nature, Journal Name: Nature Vol. Vol: 183
Country of Publication:
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Language:
English