EVALUATING CHEMICALLY CROSSLINKED POLYETHYLENES,

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Abstract:

A brief history of peroxide crosslinking of polyethylene is given. Some relations of compounding ingredients and formulations for satisfactory product performance are described and the need for compounding for the best overall balance of properties is stressed. A list of Vulkene wire and cable products is indicated with advantages of these products over other wire and cable insulation types. In addition to developing the optimum compound for the product, the importance of proper processing and particularly the importance of cure on product performance is emphasized. Finally, a quick, accurate hot modulus test for determining the degree of crosslinking is recommended as being particularly suited to the various wire sizes and wall thicknesses encountered in the wire and cable industry. Author

Author(s):
Martens, S. C.
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ELECTRIC CO BRIDGEPORT CONN WIRE AND CABLE DEPT
Supplementary Note:
Annual Wire and Cable Symposium (12th) Technical Progress in Communication Wires and Cables, Asbury Park, N. J., 4-6 Dec 63.
Pagination:
0027

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS, CROSSLINKING(CHEMISTRY)), FILLING, DIELECTRIC PROPERTIES, ELECTRIC CABLES, ELECTRIC WIRE, TENSILE PROPERTIES, CREEP, DEFORMATION, PLASTIC COATINGS, ADDITIVES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Miscellaneous Materials, Plastics
Report Date:
1963 Dec 01