Molecular Changes in Polyamide and Elastomeric Polymers Due to Nuclear, Ultraviolet and Thermal Radiation

Abstract

Several types of nylon fibers were exposed to gamma, ultraviolet and thermal radiation and different atmospheric conditions. The unexposed and exposed specimens were examined by the following techniques for the purpose of obtaining information concerning the physical and chemical changes in the structure of the polymer; viscosity of solutions, melting point, infrared spectra, ultraviolet absorption, and microscopy.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 15, 1963
Accession Number
AD0434216

Entities

People

  • G. Hargreaves

Organizations

  • Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Engineering
  • Gamma Rays
  • Governments
  • Infrared Spectra
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Melting
  • Melting Point
  • Nitrogen
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Spectra
  • Thermal Radiation
  • Ultraviolet Radiation

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials