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Modified polytetrafluoroethylene and process for its production by irradiation

US5444103A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1993
Grant dateAug 22, 1995
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08J2327/18
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Modified PTFE is produced by exposing a starting PTFE to an ionizing radiation for a total dose of at least 100 kGy in the absence of oxygen at a temperature not lower than the crystal melting point of the starting PTFE. The thus modified PTFE is improved in radiation resistance and has rubber characteristics.

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