Comparison of degradation effects induced by gamma radiation and electron beam radiation in two cable jacketing materials

The radiation degradation behavior of commercial low density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene–vinylacetate (EVA) cable materials has been investigated. The changes of mechanical properties, thermooxidative stability and density exhibit different radiation stability towards 60Co-gamma radiation and 1...

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Published in:Radiation physics and chemistry (Oxford, England : 1993) England : 1993), 2007-05, Vol.76 (5), p.857-863
Main Authors: Bartonicek, B, Placek, V, Hnat, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cable jacketing
Degradation
Electron beam radiation
Gamma radiation
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Summary:The radiation degradation behavior of commercial low density polyethylene (LDPE) and ethylene–vinylacetate (EVA) cable materials has been investigated. The changes of mechanical properties, thermooxidative stability and density exhibit different radiation stability towards 60Co-gamma radiation and 160 keV electron beam radiation. This difference reflects much higher penetration of the gamma radiation through the polymeric material as a function of sample thickness. These results are discussed with respect to the role of beta radiation during design basis events in a nuclear power plants. In case when total accidental design basis event (DBE) dose (involving about 80% soft beta radiation) is simulated by 60Co-gamma radiation the conservatism is reached.
ISSN:0969-806X
1879-0895
DOI:10.1016/j.radphyschem.2006.05.011