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RESEARCH ON APPLICATIONS OF KRYPTON 85. Fourth Quarterly Progress Report, July 1, 1962 to Sept. 30, 1962

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:4749993
Acetylene was polymerized by radiation from krypton-85. The reaction was carried out at 14 atmospheres pressure. The solid polymer was pale yellow and soluble in acetone. The infrared spectrum indicates the presence of unsaturated carbon to carbon bonds. No reaction between the polymer and air was observed. Further investigation of acetylene polymerization is continuing. The polyvinyl acetate produced by krypton-85 radiation formed thin, brittle films which could not be used for tensile testing. Film molding techniques are being investigated. A krypton-85 self-luminous lamp was designed and fabricated. The light produced was of low intensity. (auth)
Research Organization:
Air Reduction Co., Inc. Central Research Labs., Murray Hill, N.J.
NSA Number:
NSA-17-014575
OSTI ID:
4749993
Report Number(s):
NYO-10144
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English