Space Radiation Effects on Teflon Films.

Abstract

Degradation of macroscopic physical properties resulting from chemical changes in fluorocarbon polymers exposed to ionizing radiation is reviewed. The effects of temperature, ultraviolet/visible radiation, and dose rate are considered. Of particular interest are property changes that occur on exposure of these materials to simulated space radiation environments. Results from recent space simulation exposure tests are considered in light of these phenomena. General recommendations are made for the application of existing data to spacecraft problems, as well as for the conduct of future space simulation exposure tests. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 28, 1979
Accession Number
ADA076613

Entities

People

  • Henry S. Judeikis

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Counter IED
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemistry
  • Dose Rate
  • Films
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Free Radicals
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Molecules
  • Physical Properties
  • Polymer Degradation
  • Polymers
  • Quantum Properties
  • Radiation Effects
  • Space Environments
  • Tensile Strength

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space