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Title: Effects of electron beam irradiation on polyamide 12 with fiberglass reinforcement

Journal Article · · AIP Conference Proceedings
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3455608· OSTI ID:21377993
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  1. Radiation Research Division for Industry and Environment, Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute, 1266 Shinjeong-dong Jeongeup-si Jellabuk-do 580-185 (Korea, Republic of)

In the present study, the effects of electron beam irradiation of polyamide 12 (PA12) with fiberglass reinforcement on the thermal and wear properties were investigated. Electron beam irradiation of PA 12 was carried out over a range of irradiation doses (100-600 kGy) in air. The gel formation in the presence of a curing agent was dependent on the radiation doses. The thermal properties of irradiated PA 12 were studied in the temperature region 50-250 deg. C to observe the changes in the melting point with radiation dose. The dimensional stability was significantly increased by electron beam irradiation and the related crosslinking of the PA 12.

OSTI ID:
21377993
Journal Information:
AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1255, Issue 1; Conference: 5. international conference on times of polymers (TOP) and composites, Ischia (Italy), 20-23 Jun 2010; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3455608; (c) 2010 American Institute of Physics; ISSN 0094-243X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English