Radiation resistance of elastomers

Conference · Tue Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6298995

Lee, G

Various data has indicated that some elastomers have much higher radiation resistance than Viton. Nine samples of elastomers were irradiated with gamma rays. Two Ethylene Propylene Diene compounds, EPDM's, were found to exhibit acceptable properties for o-rings after radiation levels of 5x10Y rads, while Viton failed at 1x10X rads. Vacuum tests also were favorable so EPDM o-rings were chosen as seals in the Energy Saver cryostat vacuum system.

• Research Organization: Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, Batavia, IL
• OSTI ID: 6298995
• Report Number(s): CONF-850504-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Nucl. Sci.; (United States) Journal Volume: NS-32:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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