Radiation-curable prepreg composites

Journal Article · Sun Mar 31 23:00:00 EST 1991 · Polymer Composites; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1002/pc.750120204· OSTI ID:5565486

Saunders, C B; Carmichael, A A; Kremers, W; Lopata, V J; Singh, A ^[1]

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1. Whiteshell Nuclear Research Establishment, Pinawa (Canada)

The mechanical and physical properties of electron-beam (EB) curable carbon-fiber-reinforced composites were investigated, using a resin matrix made from a mixture of 50 percent of an epoxy diacrylate oligomer, 30 percent of a polybutadiene diacrylate oligomer, and 20 percent of dipentaerythritol monohydroxypentaacrylate monomer, and applying varying EB doses for curing the mixture. It was found that the gel content in the cured prepreg polymer depended upon the total EB dose below 50 kGy, the dose rate, and, at a low dose of 16 kGy/hr, on the atmosphere and pressure during irradiation. 14 refs.

• OSTI ID: 5565486
• Journal Information: Polymer Composites; (United States), Journal Name: Polymer Composites; (United States) Vol. 12; ISSN 0272-8397; ISSN PCOMD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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