Title :
Evaluation of analytical techniques for the characterization of dielectric materials
Author :
Crine, J.-P. ; Pélissou, S. ; McNicoll, Y. ; St-Onge, H.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Recherche d´´Hydro-Quebec, Varennes, Que., Canada
Abstract :
A critical review of various analytical techniques tentatively used to characterize cable is presented. It is shown that cable morphology can be simply evaluated by density and differential scanning calorimetry measurements, and oxidation is best evaluated by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy. Elemental contamination is well evaluated by neutron activation analysis and particle-induced X-ray emission measurements, whereas ions can be detected by ionic chromatography. The water content of cables can be reliably measured by commercial instruments relying on coulometry
Keywords :
X-ray chemical analysis; cable insulation; calorimetry; chromatography; infrared spectroscopy; insulation testing; neutron activation analysis; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; analytical techniques; cable; cable morphology; coulometry; dielectric materials; differential scanning calorimetry; ionic chromatography; neutron activation analysis; oxidation; particle-induced X-ray emission measurements; water content; Activation analysis; Calorimetry; Contamination; Density measurement; Fourier transforms; Infrared spectra; Morphology; Neutrons; Oxidation; Pollution measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Properties and Applications of Dielectric Materials, 1988. Proceedings., Second International Conference on Properties and Applications of
Conference_Location :
Beijing
DOI :
10.1109/ICPADM.1988.38316
