THE EFFECT OF CARBON BLACK SURFACE PROPERTIES ON THE STABILITY OF POLYETHYLENE

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Abstract:

Carbon black has been found to be the most effective stabilizer for polyethylene plastic with respect to degradation due to light and weathering. This stability is very important when the material is subjected to exposure to sunlight and weathering over long periods of time such as in electrical cable sheathing applications and in plastic pipe. A study of the interrelation between the plastic and the carbon black surface is important so that future increases in stability may result. For example, the distribution of the carbon black surface within the polyethylene mass is an important consideration for stability.

Author(s):
Moynihan, John T.
Author Organization(s):
ACHESON DISPERSED PIGMENTS CO PHILADELPHIA PA
Supplementary Note:
Prepared for presentation at the Annual Wire and Cable Symposium (5th), Asbury Park, N. J. December 4, 1956.
Pagination:
0013

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
XD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*POLYETHYLENE PLASTICS, *ELECTRIC CABLES, *CARBON BLACK, OXYGEN, SURFACE PROPERTIES, PLASTIC COATINGS, WEATHERPROOFING, LIGHT, DEGRADATION, STABILITY, ABSORPTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Miscellaneous Materials, Plastics
Report Date:
1955 Jan 01