IRRATHENE 201 IRRADIATED POLYETHYLENE: A NEW CABLE INSULATION,

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)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0656261

Entities

People

  • P. A. Goodwin

Organizations

  • General Electric

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dielectric Polymers
  • Dielectric Strength
  • Encapsulation
  • Environmental Stress Cracking
  • Frequency
  • Insulation
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Moisture
  • Specific Gravity
  • Stress Cracking

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics