Accession Number:

AD0656261

Title:

IRRATHENE 201 IRRADIATED POLYETHYLENE: A NEW CABLE INSULATION,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ELECTRIC CO PITTSFIELD MASS

Personal Author(s):

• Goodwin,P. A.

Report Date:

1966-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

Irrathene 201 irradiated polyethylene offers all of the advantages of conventional polyethylene 1 Low loss characteristics at all frequencies. 2 High dielectric strength. 3 Excellent barrier to moisture. 4 Chemical inertness. 5 Low specific gravity. 6 Good mechanical properties. In addition, it may be used at higher temperatures than conventional polyethylene and is highly resistant to environmental stress cracking. It offers the possiblility of encapsulation of conductors or various electrical devices to provide a homogeneous, water-tight case of excellent properties. It should be considered for use wherever layer insulation such as varnished cloth, oil-impregnated paper or plastic films are now used or in new applications wherever the encapsulation technique is of interest. Author

Descriptors:

• *ELECTRICAL INSULATION
• POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS
• ELECTRON IRRADIATION
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
• ENCAPSULATION
• TAPES
• ELECTRIC CABLES

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment
• Miscellaneous Materials
• Plastics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE