Mechanisms for the modification of nylon 6, 12 by gamma irradiation. (1st January 2003)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Menchaca, C.; Alvarez-Castillo, A.; Martinez-Barrera, G.; Lopez-Valdivia, H.; Carrasco, H.; Castano, V. M.
• Is Part Of: International journal of material & product technology. Volume 19:Number 6(2003)
• Page Start: 521
• Page End: 529
• Publication Date: 2003-01-01
• Subjects: gamma radiation -- nylon -- polyamides; Manufacturing processes -- Periodicals; Materials -- Testing -- Periodicals; 620.11
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0268-1900

Abstract

Polyamide 6, 12 crystalline fibers, commercially known as Nylon 6, 12, were irradiated using gamma radiation and characterised by Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR), Raman, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA). The analysis of the data, by using Flory's Theory and the principles of the Compton effect, allowed establishment of a reaction mechanism to explain how the polyamide chains are modified.