Long-Term Light Induced Changes in Dark Conductivity of Kapton.
Abstract
The light-induced increase in dark conductivity of Kapton in space and simulated space environments has been investigated. It was found that a long-term increase in conductivity is caused by an accumulation of electrically active centers generated by solar radiation in the bulk material, if maintained in a vacuum. An analysis of the increase in conductivity as a function of light exposure time indicates that the dark conductivity of Kapton can be raised to a level where the film can become sufficiently conductive to be antistatic by simply exposing it to solar radiation in orbit.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 28, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA148791
Entities
People
- M. B. Tueling
- M. S. Leung
- P. F. Mizera
Organizations
- The Aerospace Corporation