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UNSATURATION IN IRRADIATED MARLEX 50 POLYETHYLENE: DOSE RATE AND POST- IRRADIATION EFFECTS

Journal Article · · J. Appl. Polymer Sci.
Infrared absorption spectroscopy was used to demonstrate dose rate dependence of trans-vinylene unsaturation in irradiated Marlex 50 polyethylene. When the irradiated polymer is stored in vacuum a decrease is observed in trans- vinylene absorbance over a period of several weeks. After high dose rate irradiation the decay is preceded by an initial increase. These phenomena are ascribed to the reaction of trapped radicals. (auth)
Research Organization:
Wantage Research Labs., Berks, Eng.
NSA Number:
NSA-15-029239
OSTI ID:
4840844
Journal Information:
J. Appl. Polymer Sci., Journal Name: J. Appl. Polymer Sci. Vol. Vol: 5
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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