Report on the Effect of Various Pigments on the Electrical Properties of Synthetic Resin Insulation
Abstract
In multi-conductor cables of the synthetic resin type it is necessary to incorporation various pigments into the insulation in order that each conductor can be readily identified. Since this incorporation of a dye or pigment into a resin might adversely affect electrical properties, it was considered desirable to investigate the problem. A series of measurements were made on each of eight colors of two types of vinyl chloride-acetate copolymers (Vinylites). The results showed that none of the colors studied caused a marked lowering in electrical properties of the resin, although two of them (white and blue) appeared to improve the formulations in respect to insulation resistance and power factor at the higher temperatures.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1944
- Accession Number
- AD1181606
Entities
People
- Anya R. Jones
- M A Elliott
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory