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L-3 Pulse Sciences
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Plastics Cross-Linking
Electron beam processing
is a proven and powerful technology which provides an environmentally
favorable and cost-effective alternative to traditional thermo-chemical
means for enhancing the performance properties of thermoplastics
and other materials, thereby extending their utility.
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Performance
Improvements Observed in Selected Commercial Plastics
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Polymer
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Typical Performance Improvement |
| High Density Polyethylene |
Impact strength increases up
to 400% |
| Polyvinyl Chloride |
Tensile strength increases
up to 100% |
| Nylon 11 |
Heat deflection temperature
increases up to 55% |
| ETFE |
Solder-iron resistance increases
up to 6000% |
| Polyesters |
Tensile strength increases
up to 70% |
Electron
Beam Effects on Plastics
Advantages
of Electron Beam Cross-linking
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