Kautschuk Gummi Kunststoffe, Vol.58, No.4, 168-172, 2005
Radiation cross-linking for tribology applications
Electron-irradiation primarily leads to networking of the amorphous fraction of semi-crystalline thermoplastics. As a result, there is a change in morphology and an improvement in mechanical and thermodynamical properties. This effect can be utilized for tribologically stressed parts as microparts and gear-wheels. These parts feature a ratio of part-surface to part-volume leading to a disadvantageous formation of morphology and cristallinity.