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DEGRADATION OF PLASTICIZED P.V.C. COMPOSITIONS UNDER HIGH-LEVEL GAMMA RADIATION

Journal Article · · Nuclear Power
OSTI ID:4295440

A series of tests was carried out on plasticized polyvinyl chloride samples to determine quantitatively the effect of formulation in preventing or retarding degradation. The results indicate that polyvinyl chloride compounds plasticized with tritolyl phosphate show less physical deterioration under gamma radiation than the other plasticizers tested. (W.D.M.)

Research Organization:
Atomic Energy Research Establishment, Harwell, Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-13-005106
OSTI ID:
4295440
Journal Information:
Nuclear Power, Journal Name: Nuclear Power Vol. 4; ISSN 0546-8981; ISSN NUPOAS
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English