Title :
Fundamentals-radiation effects on electrical insulation
Author_Institution :
US Naval Res. Lab., Washington, DC, USA
Abstract :
The basics of radiation interaction with the chemical structure of some common polymers are presented. Polymer chain crosslinking and scission, the two principal effects, are described, and stabilization of polymers to radiation is discussed. Effects of dose-rate temperature during radiation on service endurance are considered.<>
Keywords :
insulation; organic insulating materials; polymers; radiation effects; chain crosslinking; chain scission; dose-rate temperature; electrical insulation; polymers; radiation degradation mechanism; radiation effects; service endurance; stabilization; Absorption; Chemicals; Composite materials; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electrons; Materials reliability; Mechanical factors; Plastics; Polymers; Radiation effects;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE
