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Log DC Vol Resistivity (Ohm Cm)<br />

14<br />

12<br />

10<br />

8<br />

6<br />

4<br />

2<br />

0<br />

Q+Ppt silica Q+Fumed silica FKM+Ppt silica FKM+Fumed silica<br />

Elastomer<br />

5 MRads<br />

10 MRads<br />

15 MRads<br />

20 MRads<br />

25 MRads<br />

Chemical cure<br />

Figure 7: Comparison <strong>of</strong> Log DC Volume resistivity for different<br />

dosage <strong>of</strong> Irradiated cure and other types <strong>of</strong> cure<br />

Conclusion:<br />

The mechanical properties <strong>of</strong> silicone rubber are not much affected by <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g<br />

irradiation dosage up to 15 MRads but any further <strong>in</strong>crease <strong>in</strong> irradiation leads to marg<strong>in</strong>al<br />

loss <strong>in</strong> properties. The fluorocarbon rubber responds with <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g properties with<br />

<strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g irradiation dosage up to 20 MRads and any further <strong>in</strong>crease leads to drop <strong>in</strong><br />

mechanical properties.. The DC volume resistivity for both the rubbers shows marg<strong>in</strong>al<br />

<strong>in</strong>crease though not substantial with <strong>in</strong>creas<strong>in</strong>g irradiation dosage .<br />

Reference:<br />

[1] A. Charlesby, Radiat. Phys. Chem. 9 (1977) 17.<br />

[2] N. Studer, IAEA TECDOC-454, 6–8 October 1986, p. 111<br />

[3] Van Drumpt JD. Rubber World 1988; 33:33–41.<br />

[4] Akiba M, Hashim AS. Prog Polym Sci 1997; 22:421–75.<br />

[4] Ogunniyi DS. Progr Rubber Plast Technol 1999; 15(2):95–112.

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