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1. INTRODUCTION 1.
INTRODUCTION
Investigations into the degradation of Des essais sur la dgradation des matriaux due
materials and components which are exposed to aux rayonnements ionisants ont t effectus dans
ionizing radiation have been carried out in many plusieurs domaines dapplication, par exemple
applications, such as nuclear reactors, fusion autour des racteurs nuclaires et de fusion, des
reactors, high-energy accelerators, medical and acclrateurs haute nergie, dans les installations
industrial irradiation facilities, space projects, industrielles ou mdicales, dans les centres
dtudes spatiales, etc. A lOrganisation
etc. At the European Organization for Nuclear
Europenne pour la Recherche Nuclaire (CERN),
Research (CERN), radiation damage test studies
les essais de radiorsistance ont t concentrs sur
have been centred on organic and inorganic des matriaux organiques et inorganiques, des
materials, electronic and optical components and composants lectroniques et optiques, et dautres
devices, and other materials that are used in the matriaux qui sont utiliss pour la construction et
construction and operation of high-energy lopration des acclrateurs haute nergie et les
accelerators and particle detectors. dtecteurs de particules.
Apart from electronic and optical devices, the A part les composants lectroniques et optiques,
organic materials are the ones most sensitive to les matriaux organiques sont parmi les plus
radiation. As a consequence of this, a large sensibles aux rayonnements ionisants. Par
number of radiation tests have been made on consquent, une grande quantit de ces matriaux
these materials and the results are extensively ont t soumis des essais dirradiation, et les
documented [e.g. 123]. Design engineers are, rsultats peuvent tre trouvs dans de nombreuses
publications [par exemple 123]. Toutefois, les
however, often faced with the problem of finding
ingnieurs rencontrent souvent des difficults pour
the desired information quickly within the
trouver, dans la littrature, linformation voulue.
available literature. We therefore decided to Cest pour cette raison que nous avons dcid de
publish our radiation damage test results on publier nos rsultats dessais de radiorsistance des
organic materials in the form of catalogues. matriaux organiques sous forme de catalogues.
The first catalogue, published more than Le premier catalogue, paru il y a plus de quinze
fifteen years ago, concerned organic materials ans, concernait les matriaux utiliss comme
used as insulation and sheathing for electric isolants, ainsi que pour les gaines de cbles
cables [24]. lectriques [24].
The second dealt with thermosetting and Le deuxime concernait des rsines
thermoplastic resins, the majority being epoxies thermodurcies et thermoplastiques dont la plupart
used for magnet coil insulations [25]. sont des poxydes utilises dans lisolation de
bobines daimants [25].
The third contained information on
Le troisime concernait divers matriaux et
miscellaneous materials and components used composants utiliss autour des acclrateurs de
around high-energy accelerators [26]. particules [26].
A second edition of the first catalogue was Une seconde dition du premier catalogue,
published in 1989 and concerns halogen-free publie en 1989 portait sur les matriaux pour
cable-insulating materials [27]. isolations et gaines de cbles exempts dhalogne
The present volume is the second edition of [27].
the second part and concerns result of thermoset Le prsent volume est une seconde dition du
and thermoplastic resins and composite materials deuxime ; il contient des informations sur des
which were tested in the meantime. rsines thermoplastiques et thermodurcies, ainsi
que sur des matriaux composites.
As in the previous editions, the materials are
Comme dans chaque dition, les matriaux sont
presented in alphabetical order.
prsents dans lordre alphabtique suivant leur
nom anglais.
We first present some characteristic properties Nous commenons par exposer quelques
of the materials, and define our end-point criteria proprits caractristiques des matriaux prsents
for the selection of radiation-resistant materials. dans ce catalogue ; nous dfinissons les critres de
We then list the tests and test methods, and give dgradation de ces proprits, qui servent
the irradiation conditions. In Section 5 we slectionner les matriaux radiorsistants. Nous
explain the presentation of the data. It should be dcrivons ensuite les mthodes dessais, ainsi que
les conditions dirradiation. Dans la Section 5 nous
noted that most of the data have been obtained
expliquons la prsentation des donnes. Il faut
from tests after accelerated irradiations, and that
noter que les rsultats ont gnralement t obtenus
all tests were made at ambient temperature. After par des irradiations acclres, et que tous les essais
long exposures and ageing in other environments, ont t faits temprature ambiante. Aprs une
a variation in the data presented may be longue priode dirradiation et un vieillissement
expected; this is mainly the case for sous dautres conditions, on peut sattendre un
thermoplastic materials [9, 12, 1823]. Test changement dans les rsultats que nous avons
results at cryogenic temperatures can be found in obtenus, surtout pour les thermoplastiques
Refs. [3035]. [9, 12, 1823]. Des rsultats de tests temprature
cryognique peuvent tre trouvs aux rfrences
2. MATERIALS, CHARACTERISTIC [3035].
PROPERTIES, AND END-POINT
CRITERIA 2. LES MATRIAUX, LEURS PROPRITS
CARACTRISTIQUES ET
With a few exceptions, which are marked in LES CRITRES DE DGRADATION
the catalogue, all the test data given here have DE CES PROPRITS
been obtained, over the past fifteen years, from
commercially-available materials. Some of these A part quelques exceptions, qui sont indiques
dans le catalogue, tous les rsultats donns ont t
materials may no longer be available and this is
obtenus, au cours des quinze dernires annes, sur
indicated in the tables when known. The most
des matriaux disponibles dans le commerce. Il est
common materials that are dealt with here are: possible que quelques-uns ne soient plus sur le
epoxy resins, march, et nous lavons not dans les tableaux,
polyester resins, pour les cas o nous lavons su. Les plus courants
polyurethanes, de ces matriaux sont :
rigid and high performance thermoplastics. rsines poxydes
The materials were usually supplied by rsines polyestres
European manufacturers involved in submitting polyurthanes
offers and/or supplying components for the thermoplastiques rigides et hautes performance.
construction at CERN of the Large Electron En gnral, les matriaux ont t fournis par des
Positron storage ring (LEP), and for the Large fournisseurs europens qui ont t engags dans
Hadron Collider (LHC) project. des offres ou des fournitures de matriels pour la
construction au CERN du Large Electron-Positron
Some characteristic physical, mechanical, and
Collider (LEP), ou pour le projet LHC (Large
electrical properties of thermoset resins are Hadron Collider), grand collisionneur de protons,
summarized in Table 1. These values are only a supraconducteur.
general indication since they depend on
Le tableau 1 donne un rsum des quelques
numerous parameters such as the composition proprits mcaniques, lectriques et physiques des
and quantity of the base resin, the hardener, the rsines thermodurcies. Ces valeurs peuvent
accelerator, the filler, and other additives, as well seulement servir dindication gnrale, puisquelles
as on the curing conditions, etc. dpendent de nombreux paramtres tels que la
Most of the materials presented in this composition et la quantit de la rsine de base, du
catalogue and all of the thermoplastics unless durcisseur et de lacclrateur, ainsi que les charges
et dautres additifs.
otherwise stated, are halogen-free and contain Soulignons que la plupart des matriaux
little or no sulphur and phosphorus. They have prsents dans ce catalogue, et en tout cas les
passed the IEC 7542 test which defines the thermoplastiques, sauf mention contraire sont
maximum acidity and the maximum conductivity exempts dhalogne et ne contiennent que peu ou
of combustion gases [28]. pas de soufre ou de phosphore. Ils passent le test
IEC 7542 qui dfinit une acidit et une
It is clear that when selecting and classifying conductivit maximales des gaz de combustion
materials according to their radiation resistance, [28].
not all of the properties listed in Table 1 could be Il est vident que, pour la slection et la
tested, and we had to restrict ourselves to a few of classification des matriaux selon leur rsistance
the most characteristic and representative ones. aux rayonnements, on ne peut pas tester toutes les
For our purposes the mechanical properties were proprits cites dans le tableau 1, il faut se limiter
chosen. This choice can be justified by our own quelques-unes des plus reprsentatives. Dans le
experience and that of others [10, 22, 29]. In cas prsent, nous avons choisi les proprits
general the mechanical degradation of plastic mcaniques. Ce choix se justifie par notre propre
insulating materials due to ionizing radiation exprience, et celle dautres auteurs, qui nous a
occurs before the degradation of the electrical appris que la dgradation, due lirradiation, des
and physical properties. Also, no important proprits mcaniques des isolants plastiques
change in flammability was observed with intervient gnralement avant celle de leurs
radiation. proprits lectriques et physiques [10, 22, 29].
Dautre part, les rayonnements nont que peu
It should be noted that the mechanical deffet sur linflammabilit de ces matriaux.
properties of polymeric materials depend Remarquons que les proprits mcaniques des
strongly on the temperature; at cryogenic matriaux polymriques dpendent fortement de la
temperature the stiffness and the brittleness are temprature dutilisation ; temprature
increased, and the plasticity and the impact cryognique la rigidit et la fragilit sont accrues, la
strength are reduced. Irradiation of these plasticit et la rsistance au chocs sont diminues.
materials either at low temperature or at room Le fait dirradier ces matriaux basse temprature
temperature does not influence their degradation: ou temprature ambiante ninflue pas sur leur
the mechanical properties of polymer-based dgradation : les proprits mcaniques des
materials are more influenced by the test matriaux polymriques sont plus influences par
temperature than by the irradiation temperature. la temprature de test que par la temprature
A characteristic case is that of materials sensitive dirradiation. Un cas particulier est celui des
to oxido-degradation: the degradation is lower if matriaux sensibles loxydo-dgradation :
lorsquils sont irradis dans un fluide cryognique,
they are irradiated in a cryogenic fluid rather than
leur dgradation est moindre que lorsquils sont
in air [3035].
irradis dans lair [3035].
3. TESTS AND TEST METHODS 3. ESSAIS ET MTHODES DESSAIS

Whenever possible, the tests were carried out Nous avons excut nos essais selon les normes
according to international norms [29]. internationales [29] dans tous les cas o cela tait
Sometimes exceptions had to be made for possible. Pour des raisons pratiques ou techniques,
practical or technical reasons, e.g. sample size, quelques exceptions taient invitables, par
dose rate during irradiation, etc. The test samples, exemple dimension dchantillons, dbit de dose
usually five per test, were cut from 26 mm thick pendant lirradiation, etc.
plates molded from the respective materials. Les matriaux ont t fournis sous forme de
Flexion tests were performed on an Instron plaques de 2 6 mm dpaisseur, dans lesquelles,
testing machine to determine the breaking- en gnral, cinq chantillons ont t coups pour
strength and deflection at the breaking point. chaque essai.
From these measurements, the ultimate flexural Des essais de flexion ont t effectus sur une
strength, the deformation at break and the machine Instron qui ont permis de dterminer la
modulus of elasticity were calculated. force ainsi que la dflexion la rupture. Ensuite
nous avons calcul la rsistance la flexion, la
The testing method was a three-point loading
dformation et le module dlasticit.
system utilizing a centre load on the supported
La mthode dessai tait un systme dappui
sample according to ASTM norm D790. The
trois points : la force est applique sur le point
distance between the two supports was 67.0 mm
central, selon la norme ASTM D790. La distance
and the speed of the central point was 2 mm/min entre les deux points dappui tait de 67,0 mm, et la
for most of the materials. It was 5 mm/min for vitesse davancement du point central tait de
some very supple materials which undergo an 2 mm/min pour la plupart des matriaux, elle tait
important deformation. Some of these latter de 5 mm/min pour certains matriaux
materials did not break during the test (the particulirement souples forte dformation.
maximum value of the deformation appears in Certains de ces derniers nont pas subi de rupture
the tables). In this case, the flexural strength is lors des tests. La valeur maximale de la
the maximum recorded value, and not at the dformation apparait dans les tables. Dans ce cas,
breaking point. la rsistance la flexion nest pas calcule la
rupture, mais est la valeur maximale enregistre au
According to the recommendations of the
cours de lessai.
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
Conformment aux recommandations de la
[29], the most radiation-sensitive property is
Commisssion Electrotechnique Internationale
chosen as the reference critical property. For
(CEI) [29], on choisit comme proprit critique de
most of the thermoset resins and composites this rfrence celle qui est la plus sensible aux
critical property is the flexural strength, while for radiations. Pour les thermodurcies et les
most of the thermoplastics it is the deflection composites, il sagit en gnral de la rsistance la
[36]. The end-point criterion is 50% of the initial flexion ; pour les thermoplastiques, il sagit plutt
value of the critical property. de la dflexion [36]. Le critre de fin de vie est
The Radiation Index (RI) is defined in 50 % de la valeur initiale de la proprit critique.
IEC 5444 as the logarithm, base 10, of the La publication CEI 5444 dfinit un indice de
absorbed dose in grays (rounded down to two rayonnement (RI) dtermin par le logarithme, en
significant digits) at which the critical property is base 10, de la dose absorbe en grays (arrondi
reduced to 50% of its initial value, under deux chiffres significatifs) au-dessus de laquelle la
specified conditions of irradiation and tests. valeur de la proprit critique a atteint 50 % de sa
valeur initiale, dans les conditions spcifiques
dirradiation et de test.
4. IRRADIATION CONDITIONS AND
DOSIMETRY
4. CONDITIONS DIRRADIATION ET
Most of the samples were irradiated in the DOSIMTRIE
ASTRA reactor at Seibersdorf (Austria) to doses La plupart des chantillons ont t irradis au
between 5 106 Gy and 108 Gy, at dose rates of racteur ASTRA, Seibersdorf (Autriche), des
about 2 105 Gy/h. doses de 5 105 Gy 108 Gy, o le dbit de dose
In this 7 MW pool reactor, the irradiation est de lordre de 2 105 Gy/h.
position Ebene 1 is in the pool about 26 cm Dans ce racteur-piscine de 7 MW, la position
away from the reactor core. The neutron dose is Ebene 1 se trouve 26 cm du coeur ; la dose en
less than 5% of the total dose to the samples. The neutrons intgre par les chantillons est infrieure
irradiation medium is air, and the temperature is 5 % de la dose totale. Le milieu dirradiation est
kept below 60C. lair, et la temprature maximale est de 60C.
More sensitive samples were irradiated with a Les chantillons plus sensibles ont t irradis
60 par une source de 60Co, la socit Ionisos
Co source, at Ionisos in Dagneux (France),
with doses of 2 105 Gy, 5 105 Gy, and Dagneux, France, des doses de 2 105 Gy,
106 Gy, at a dose rate of about 4000 Gy/h. In a 5 105 Gy et 106 Gy, un dbit de dose de lordre
cobalt source, the radiation comes from pure de 4000 Gy/h. Dans une source cobalt, lirradiation
gamma rays of 1.17 and 1.25 MeV. est purement electromagntique, avec des gammas
de 1,17 et 1,25 MeV.
Some samples were irradiated in the CERN
Certains chantillons ont t irradis dans des
accelerators, either close to the magnet coils
acclrateurs du CERN, soit prs des bobines
which are insulated with the material concerned
daimants dont les bobines sont isoles avec le
(we call this live irradiation), or around matriau concern (test avec irradiation long
converting targets. Under these conditions, the terme). Dans ces conditions, la dose-neutron peut
neutron dose may be of the order of several tens atteindre plusieurs dizaines de pourcents de la dose
of per cents of the total dose. totale.
More details about irradiation conditions and Plus de dtails sur les conditions dirradiation et
dosimetry in the ASTRA reactor are given in de dosimtrie peuvent tre trouvs dans les
Ref. [37] and for other sources in Ref. [38]. rfrences [37] pour le racteur ASTRA et [38]
(Note that 1 Gy = 1 gray = 1 J/kg = 100 rad.) pour les autres sources. (Pour mmoire :
1 Gy = 1 gray = 1 J/kg = 100 rad.)
5. PRESENTATION OF THE DATA
5. PRSENTATION DES RSULTATS
The lists of the materials that are presented in
this catalogue and in the preceding volumes are Les listes des matriaux pour lesquels nous
donnons des rsultats ainsi que ceux prsents dans
given in Appendix 1.
les volumes prcdants constituent lappendice 1.
Appendix 2 gives the chemical structures of Lappendice 2 donne les structures chimiques de
some commercial products. quelques composs commerciaux.
Appendix 3 is the alphabetical compilation of Lappendice 3 est la compilation alphabtique
data where the materials are sorted according to des rsultats o les matriaux sont classs suivant
their chemical name. Under each letter, the leurs noms chimiques en Anglais. Sous chaque
following information can be found: lettre on peut trouver les informations suivantes :
A generic page with the chemical names of La page gnrique avec les noms chimiques des
the materials, as well as their usual and matriaux, mais aussi leurs noms usuels ou
commercial names (with as many cross- commerciaux (nous avons fait autant de
references as possible). If specific results are recoupements que possible). Si des rsultats
not given in this volume, an indication of the spcifiques ne sont pas prsents dans ce
radiation resistance is given by the value of volume, une indication de la radiorsistance est
the radiation index. donne par lindice de rayonnement.
On the verso of this generic page, the list of Au verso de cette page gnrique, la liste avec
the materials classified under the given letter, les numros didentification CERN des
together with their CERN identification matriaux classs sous cette lettre.
number. Viennent ensuite les pages individuelles de
In the individual pages of results, a header rsultats, sur lesquelles on trouve en entte le
gives the TIS reference number, the numro didentification TIS, la description du
description of the material and the name of the matriaux et le nom du fournisseur (Annexe 5),
supplier (Appendix 5). If available, an ainsi quune ventuelle indication sur son
indication of the fire behaviour is also given. comportement au feu. Les rsultats sont
The results are presented in the form of a table prsents sous forme de tableau et de graphique.
and graph. The mean values (and the standard Dans le tableau apparraissent les doses
deviation) of the mechanical properties, absorbes avec les dbits de dose
flexural strength (S), deformation at break () correspondants, puis les valeurs moyennes (et
and flexural modulus (M) appear in the table lcart type) des proprits mcaniques, la
together with the absorbed doses and the rsistance en flexion (S), la dformation la
corresponding dose rates. (The formulae for rupture () et le module de flexion (M) (Les
the calculation of these properties are given in formules de calcul de ces grandeurs sont
Appendix 4. In some cases, the samples are donnes en appendice 4. Dans certains cas, les
too flexible to break during the test, the values chantillons sont trop flexibles pour subire une
given are then the maximum flexural strength rupture, la valeur maximale de la dfromation
and the maximum possible deformation in the atteinte dans la cage est alors donne, ainsi que
cage.) Below the table are given the critical la valeur maximale mesure pour la rsistance.)
property for the calculation of the radiation Sous le tableau sont donns la proprits de
index (RI) and its value for the corresponding rfrence pour le calcul de lindice de
dose rate. The graph presents the evolution of rayonnement (RI) et la valeur de celui-ci au
the flexural strength and of the deformation dbit de dose correspondant. Le graphique
with respect to the absorbed dose. prsente lvolution de la rsistance et de la
Appendix 4 gives the main abbreviations used dformation en fonction de la dose absorbe.
in the tables of results. Lappendice 4 explique les principales
abrviations utilises dans les tableau de rsultats.
Appendix 5 is a list of the suppliers of the
materials and/or components who contributed to Lappendice 5 est une liste des fournisseurs des
matriaux de base et/ou de composants qui ont
this catalogue.
collabor ce catalogue.
6. CLASSIFICATION OF MATERIALS 6. CLASSIFICATION DES MATRIAUX
Tables 2a and 2b are a classification of the Les tableaux 2a et 2b sont un classement des
material in decreasing order of their radiation matriaux par ordre dcroissant de leur rsistance
resistance. We have separated the thermoplastics aux radiations. Nous avons spar les
from the thermosets because their conditions of thermoplastiques des thermosets, car ils ont en
use are usually different, though high- gnral des conditions dutilisation diffrentes,
performance thermoplastics have properties as bien que les thermoplastiques hautes
good as the ones of thermosets today. performances aient aujourdhui des proprits
This classification gives an order of comparables celles des thermosets.
magnitude of the maximum dose of usability of Ce classement donne un ordre de grandeur de la
the materials; it corresponds to long-term dose limite dutilisation dun matriau, il
irradiations. In particular, thermoplastics correspond des irradiations acclres. En
particulier, les thermoplastiques (Tableau 2a)
(Table 2a) may be very sensitive to oxidation and
peuvent tre trs sensible loxydation et donc
hence to dose-rate effect; during long-term
leffet du dbit de dose ; en irradiation long terme
irradiation in the presence of oxygen, their en prsence doxygne, leur dgradation intervient
degradation starts at much lower doses [1723]. pour des doses nettement plus faibles [1723]. Une
An indication of this appears as a longer mild to indication de ceci apparait comme une zone de
moderate zone on the bar graph. dgradation modre plus longue sur le
All of these materials may be reinforced with graphique.
fibres, long or short, oriented (1D, 2D, 3D) or Tous ces matriaux peuvent tre renforcs par
not, woven or not, etc. The fibres usually increase des fibres, courtes ou longues, orientes (1D, 2D ou
the radiation resistance of the materials. The 3D) ou non, tisses ou non, etc. Les fibres ont en
properties of some composites reinforced with gnral un effet bnfique sur la rsistance aux
glass fibres or carbon fibres may be kept up to radiation dun matriaux. Les proprits de certains
doses above 100 MGy. A laminate will undergo composites renforcs aux fibres de verre ou de
carbone peuvent tre conserves des doses de plus
degradation following delamination, showing the
de 100 MGy. Un composite lamin subira une
higher sensitivity of the matrix.
dgradation par dlamination, mettant ainsi en
vidence la plus grande sensibilit de la matrice.
Acknowledgements Remerciements
This data compilation was carried out within Cette compilation de rsultats sinscrit dans le
the framework of an IAEA Research cadre dun programme de recherche sur la
Coordination Programme on Radiation dgradation des polymres par irradiation,
Degradation of Polymers (Contract No. 4319, coordonn avec lAIEA (contrat No. 4329, 1985
1985 to 1989). 1989).
Nous remercions particulirement K. Goebel,
Our particular thanks are due to K. Goebel,
K. Potter and B. de Raad, du CERN, qui, au long
K. Potter and B. de Raad at CERN who
des annes ont soutenu les tudes de dgradation
throughout the years have supported radiation- des matriaux due aux rayonnements.
damage studies.
La plus grande partie des matriaux tests ont
Most of the materials tested were used or t utiliss ou proposs pour le SPS et pour le LEP,
proposed for the SPS and LEP, as well as for the ainsi que pour le projet LHC du CERN. Nous
LHC project at CERN. We thank the European remercions les fabricants europens qui ont fourni
manufacturers who supplied the test samples, des chantillons dessais ; nous avons eu des
both for their interest in the subject and for the discussions utiles avec les reprsentants de
useful discussions that we had with many of nombreuses firmes.
them. Les irradiations ont t effectues au racteur
The irradiations were carried out in the ASTRA du Forschungszentrum Seibersdorf en
Autriche, o nous avons apprci la collaboration
ASTRA reactor of the Forschungszentrum
que nous ont offerte J. Casta et F. Bheim, et
Seibersdorf in Austria, where the collaboration of
Ionisos, Dagneux, France o nous remercions
A. Burtscher and J. Casta was greatly Mmes M.A. Mirvault et M.-O. Bachelier.
appreciated. We would also like to thank Mrs
Nous voudrions enfin exprimer notre
M-A. Mirvault and Mrs M.-O. Bachelier from
apprciation de laide et lattention du Service de
Ionisos in Dagneux, France. publication assiste par ordinateur du CERN.
Finally, we would like to thank the CERN
Desktop Publishing Service for their help in
preparing this report.
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Table 1
Characteristic properties of thermoset and thermoplastic materials
Polymers EPOXY RESINS
PEEK
BISPHENOL A EPOXY NOVOLAC
Properties
No filler Glass Mineral No filler Glass Mineral Unfilled 30% G.F.
Specific gravity ISO
1.15 2.02.1 1.82.0 1.2 1.97 1.7 1.32 1.48
(g/cm3) 1183
Water absorption ISO
0.10.2 0.020.8 0.300.80 0.040.06 0.110.20 0.060.2 0.14
(%) 62
Thermal conductivity ASTM
0.150.45 1
(k cal/m.h. C) D325
Thermal coefficient of expansion ASTM
6 0.6 3 5 2.5
(105/C) D 696
Tensile strength ISO
7080 350400 70 70 350400 38 95 170
(MPa) R37
Elongation ISO
4.4 25 >25 2
(%) R37
Tensile modulus ISO
3.5 30 1015 3.5 2122 3.6 9.7
(GPa) R37
Flexural strength ISO
80130 360 150170 60100 390 7080 180
(MPa) 178
Impact strength ASTM
1.12.7 6.48.2 2.22.7 2.7 7.09.2 2.22.7
(notched) (kg cm/cm) D 256
Volume resistivity IEC
6.1 1015 1.5 1015 2.11014 1.45.5 1014 1016
( cm) 93
Dielectric strength IEC
> 16 1822 1516 1216 30
(kV/mm) 243
Power factor (tg) IEC
0.032 0.024 0.013 0.029 0.015 0.003
at 106 Hz 250
Dielectric constant IEC
3.4 4.74.8 4.14.6 3.5 5.1 4.34.8 3.3
at 106 Hz 250
Heat distortion temperature ISO
110 150200 340 340
(C) 75
Table 1 (cont.)
Polymers PHENOLICS POLYMIDES

Properties No filler Wood flour Asbestos Fibre and fabric Mineral Nylon Unfilled Glass
1.301.32 1.291.51 1.782.00 1.31.4 1.51.9 1.21.5 1.47 1.90
(g/cm3) 1183
0.300.40 0.701.20 0.030.30 0.501.6 0.040.25 0.250.4 0.68 0.20
(%) 62
0.150.45 0.150.25 0.3 0.3 0.60
(k cal/m.h. C) D325
4.3 3.6 3 1.8 5.4 1.5
(105/C) D 696
1463 3863 2149 3163 1459 3163 74 210
(MPa) R37
Elongation ISO
~5 ~5 ~5 ~5 49 < 1.5 <1
(%) R37
Tensile modulus ISO
1.43.1 4.914.0 1120.0 5.610.0 9.521.0 2.814.0 3.2 2830
(GPa) R37
Flexural strength ISO
84100 60 4577 49110 5684 4291 100 350
(MPa) 178
2.74.3 12.8 0.816 236 0.973.9 1.42.8 5 17
Volume resistivity IEC
2.5 10101012 1091013 1081013 1081012 10101014 10111014 10161017 9.2 1015
( cm) 93
1016 0.610 0.410 0.47 316 111 22
(kV/mm) 243
0.040.05 0.0150.06 0.030.25 0.030.08 0.0070.08 0.150.2 0.005 0.0055
at 106 Hz 250
49.7 (103 c/s) 3.96.5 56 4.87 46 3.74.5 3.4 4.7
at 106 Hz 250
150180 130180 250 180200 300 350
(C) 75
Table 1 (cont.)
Polymers POLYESTERS POLYURETHANES SILICONES

Properties Cellulose Mineral Glass No filler Glass Mineral
1.351.40 1.702.20 1.202.00 1.201.40 1.21 1.88 1.882.8
(g/cm3) 1183
0.011 0.12 0.030.4 0.300.90 0.100.30 0.050.22
(%) 62
1.82.2 0.15 0.27 0.50
(k cal/m.h. C) D325
2 7 6 5
(105/C) D 696
4250 2146 4290 3581 4560 2856 1731
(MPa) R37
Elongation ISO
0.30.5 1.72.6 > <3 <3
(%) R37
Tensile modulus ISO
9.819.0 4.212.0 2.84.6 3.38.4 14.717.5 8.715.9
(GPa) R37
Flexural strength ISO 91 49
7084 1763 84150 4591
(MPa) 178 133 70
1.62.5 14 4054 1.610 > 5.4 50 2
Volume resistivity IEC 2.7 1014
> 1014 > 1014 10121015 6 10121014 3 1014 1014
( cm) 93 2 1015
1014 1017 614 1017 20 1011 1116
(kV/mm) 243
0.030.05 0.0130.04 1.10.04 0.010.03 0.030.05 0.0030.02 0.0020.01
at 106 Hz 250
3.55.5 4.56.0 4.56.0 3.04.01 3.33.9 4.35 3.44.5
at 106 Hz 250
200 50200 > 450 270450
(C) 75
Table 2a
General classification of rigid thermoplastics with respect to their radiation resistance
Polyimide (PI)
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)
Polyetherimide (PEI)
Polyamideimide (PAI)
Polyphenylsulfide (PPS)
Polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
Polystyrene (PS)
Copolymer PI + siloxane
Polyarylate (PAr)
Polyarylamide (PAA)
Polyethersulfide (PES)
Polysulfone (PSU)
Polyamide 4.6
Polyphenyloxyde (PPO)
Acylonitride-butadiene-styrene (ABS)
Polyethylene (PE)
Polyethyleneterephtalate (PETP)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polyamide 6.6 (PA)
Cellulose acetate
Polypropylene (PP)
Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)
Polyoxymethylene (POM)
Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Gy
mild to moderate damage, utility is often satisfactory

moderate to severe damage, use not recommended
These appreciations can only serve as a general guideline; environmental conditions such as tem-
perature, humidity and dose rate, as well as additives influence the radiation behaviour of materials.
Fibre reinforced composites based on these resins can be at least one order of magnitude better.
Table 2b
General classification of thermoset resins and composites with respect to their radiation resistence
Epoxy, glass laminate

Phenolic, glass laminate
Phenolic, mineral filled
Aromatic cured epoxy (special formulation)
Silicone, glass-filled
Silicone, mineral-filled
Polyester, glass filled
Polyurethane (PUR)
Polyester, mineral filled
Silicone (unfilled)
Epoxy (EP)
Phenolic (unfilled)
Melamine-formaldehyde (MF)
Urea-formaldehyde (UF)
Polyester (unfilled)
Aniline-formaldehyde (AF)
103 104 105 106 107 108 Gy
mild to moderate damage, utility is often satisfactory

moderate to severe damage, use not recommended
These appreciations can only serve as a general guideline; environmental conditions such as tem-
perature, humidity and dose rate, as well as additives influence the radiation behaviour of materials.
Fibre reinforced composites based on these resins can be at least one order of magnitude better
(see Appendix 3).
APPENDIX 1
List of materials presented in the previous volumes

(Trade names in italics)
Volume I: Cable insulating materials (Ref. [24])
Butyl rubber Neoprene

Chlorostop Nordel
Chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSP) Polychloroprene
Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) Polyethylene (PE)
Desmopan Polyurethane (PUR)
Ethyl-acrylate rubber (EAR) Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Ethylene-propylene diene rubber (EPDM) Pyrofil
Ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) Radox
Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) Semiconducting polyethylene
Flamtrol Silicone rubber
Fluoropolymer Silythene
Halar Stilan
Hypalon Teflon
Hytrel Tefzel
Kapton Viton
Lupolen XLPE
Volume I, 2nd edition: Halogen-free cable-insulating materials (Ref. [27])
Acorad Polyurethane (PUR)

Afumex Radox
Cogegum Rheyhalon
Elastollan Semiconducting PE
Ethyl acrylate rubber (EAR) Silanpex
Ethylene ethyl acrylate (EEA) Silicone rubber (SiR)
Ethylene-propylene diene monomer rubber (EPDM) Silythene
Ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) Sioplas
Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) Thermoplastic rubber (TPR)
Lupolen Toxfree
Megolon VAC
Polyethylene (PE) Vamac
Polyolefin (PO) XLPE
Volume II: Thermoplastic and thermosetting resins (Ref. [25])
Araldite B Makrolon
Araldite D Novolac
Araldite F and other Araldite resins Orlitherm
Araldite F + epoxy Novolac Phenolic resins
Birakrit Polycarbonate resins
Cevolit Polymide resins
Crystic Polylite
Dobeckan IF Polyurethane resins
Dobeckot Resofil
Epikote Ryton
Epoxy resins Samicanit
Epoxy resins + epoxy Novolac Samicatherm
Etronax Silicone resins
Isoval Veridur
Kerimid Vetresit
Kinel Vetronite
Volume III: Accelerator engineering materials and components (Ref. [26])
Adhesive tape Hypermalloy

Aluminium oxide Hytrel
Araldite Insulated wire
Asbestos cement Insulating oil
Askarel Insulating sleeve
Buna Insultaing tape
Cable insulation Iron
Cable tie Joint
Ceramic Kapton
Cerium-doped glass Kevlar
Connector Kynar
Copper wire Lighting
Diala C Lithium polysilicate
Diester oil Lubricating oil
Electronic components Luminous paint
Epoxy resin Lupolen
Ethylene-propylene rubber (EPR) and (EPDM) Magnet coil insulation
Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE) Magnetic material
Fluorinated oil Makrolon
Fluorinated polymer Micatherm
Foam Microswitch
Glass Mineral oil
Glass fibre Motor, electric
Heating element Mylar
HF absorber Neoprene
Hoses Nitrile-butadiene rubber
Hostalen Nomex
Noryl Tape
Novolac Teflon (PTFE)
Nylon Tefzel
Oil Terminal board
Optical fibre Textile
O-ring Thermoplastic resin
Pain Thermosetting resin
Paper Thermoshrinking sheath
Particle detector Vacuum chamber tube
Pertinax Vacuum gasket
Plexiglas Vacuum pump accessory
Polyacrylate Vacuum seal
Polyamide Vacuum valve
Polybutylene terephthalate (PBTP) Valvata
Polycarbonate Valve
Polychloroprene (Neoprene) Vestolene
Polyester resin Viton
Polyethylene (PE) and (XLPE) Wire
Polyethylene terephthalate (PETP) Wood
Polyhydantoin
Polyimide
Polyolefin
Polyphenylene oxide (PPO)
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polysiloxane
Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon PTFE)
Polyurethane resin (PUR)
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
Polyvinyl toluene
Quartz
Relay
Resin
Resistofol
Rubber
Ryton
Scintillator
Scotchcal
Seal (O-ring)
Silica
Silicon detector
Silicone oil
Silicone rubber
Sleeve
Styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR)
Switch
APPENDIX 2
Chemical structures of some commercial products
BF3MEA Boron trifluoride monoethylamine: BF3NH2CH2CH3

CT 200 (CIBAGEIGY), Araldite B, solid, unmodified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A:
CH3 CH3
CH2 CH CH2 O O O CH2 CH CH2 O C O CH2 CH CH2
CH3 OH n CH3
O O
CY 205 (CIBA GEIGY) Liquid, unmodified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A

CY 208 (CIBA GEIGY) Liquid, modified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A Chemical formula

CY 221 (CIBA GEIGY) Liquid, modified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A see CT 200(n = 0.15)
CY 222 (CIBA GEIGY) Liquid, modified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A
DDM (CIBAGEIGY) Hardener 4,4' Diaminodiphenylmethane (methylenedianiline MDA):
H2 N CH2 NH2
DDS Hardener Diaminodiphenyl sulphone:

O
H2 N S NH2
DEN (DOW) Dow Epoxy Novolac

431
Polyglycidyl ether of phenol formaldehyde novolac
438
O CH2 CH CH2
CH2
DGEBA Diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A:

CH3
CH2 CH CH2 O C O CH2 CH CH2
CH3
O O
DMP 30 Accelerator 2, 4, 6tris[N,N(dimethylamino)methyl]phenol
OH
(CH3)2 N CH2 CH2 N(CH3)2
CH2 N(CH3)2
DX 126 (SHELL)
Curing agent anhydride
DX 127 (SHELL)
DX 125 (SHELL)
DY 040 (CIBAGEIGY) flexibilizer polypropyleneglycol
061 accelerator aminophenol
062 accelerator benzyldimethylamine
CH3
CH2 N
CH3
063 accelerator
064 accelerator aminophenol
065 accelerator unmodified sodium alkoxide
067 accelerator modified " "
EP (SHELL) EPIKOTE
154 Polyglycidyl ether of phenol formaldehyde novolac

827 (Chemical formulae see DEN)
828 Diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A (see DGEBA)

EPN (CIBAGEIGY) Epoxy Phenol Novolac
1138 Polyglycidyl ether of phenol formaldehyde novolac

1139 (Chemical formulae see DEN)
HT 903 (CIBAGEIGY) Acid anhydride hardener, solid, modified
Tetrahydrophthalic anhydride O
O
HT 907 (CIBAGEIGY) Acid anhydride hardener, solid, unmodified
Hexahydrophthalic anhydride O
HT 972 (CIBAGEIGY) Amine hardener, solid, unmodified (see DDM)

HY 905 (CIBAGEIGY) Acid anhydride hardener, liquid, modified
Hexahydrophhalic anhydride (see HT 907)
HY 906 (CIBAGEIGY) Acid anhydride hardener, liquid, unmodified
Methyl nadic anhydride (MNA) O
C
CH2
O
CH3
HY 956 (CIBAGEIGY) Amine hardener, liquid, modified

Triethylenetetramine H2N [CH2 CH2 NH] CH2 CH2 NH2
HY 964 (CIBAGEIGY) Acid anhydride hardener
R CH C R = C12H23
Dodecenyl succinic anhydride O
CH2 C
MDA Hardener
Methylenedianiline (see DDM)
MNA Hardener
Methyl nadic anhydride (formula see HY 906)
MY 720 (CIBAGEIGY) Liquid, unmodified, epoxy resin
Tetrafuncional glycidyl compound of diamines (TGDM)
MY 740 (CIBAGEIGY) Liquid, modified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A
(see CY 205)
MY 745 (CIBAGEIGY) Liquid, modified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A
(see CY 208, 221 and 222)
PA 4.6
H H o o
| | || ||
- N - (CH 2 ) 4 - N - c - (CH 2 ) 4 - c -
n
PEEK
o
||
c o o -
n
PEI
O CH 3 O
|
N N
O C O
|
O O
CH 3 n
PES
SO O -
2
PI
0 0
|| ||
C C
N NR
C C
|| ||
0 0 n
PPS
PSU
CH O
3
| ||
C O S
| ||
CH O n
3
TGDM N,N-tetraepoxypropyl-4,4-methylene-dianiline
O O
CH2 CH CH2 CH2 CH CH2
N CH2 N
CH2 CH CH2 CH2 CH CH2
O O
XB 2687 (CIBAGEIGY) Accelerator, liquid modified, replacement for DY 063

Amine-phenol salt
APPENDIX 3
Alphabetic compilation of data
Acetal resin see polyoximethylene (POM)
Adiprene trade name for polyurethane, polyester
Araldite trade name of CIBA-GEIGY for epoxy resins, for behaviour under cryogenic
irradiation, see Ref. [35]
Araldite B = unmodified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A; base resin = CT200

Araldite D
Araldite F; base resin = CY205
Araldite MY720 = liquid unmodified epoxy resin based on TGDM
Arenka trade name of ENKA for Epikote reinforced with aramid fibers, see epoxy
composite
Arocy trade name of CIBA-GEIGY for cyanate ester based resins, see cyanate ester
List of materials classified under letter A
TIS Material Base material Mechanical properties

number name UTS Deform. Modulus RI
(MPa) (%) (MPa)
439 Araldite NU 460 epoxy moulding compound 138 1.04 13.7 < 6.7
441 Araldite NU 461 epoxy moulding compound 117 0.90 18.5 >8
443 Araldite NU 471 epoxy moulding compound 96.5 0.96 12.8 7.8
447 Araldite NU 481 epoxy moulding compound 87.3 0.98 11.8 7.7
483 Araldite F CY 205 89.8 2.61 3.6 7
486 Araldite F epoxy HY905-DY040-DY061 82.4 2.60 3.30 7.1
492 Araldite NU 514 epoxy moulding compound 115 1.17 12.7 7.9
493 Araldite NU 487 epoxy moulding compound 150 1.19 15.7 7.8
566 Araldite Av/HV 158GB 60.8 0.53 15.2 6.6
CERN 9801/A3/A
Type Araldite NU 460 TIS No. R 439

Material: Epoxy moulding compound
Supplier: Ciba-Geigy UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: standard curing LOI:
Radiation test results according to IEC Standard 544 (and ISO 178)
Dose rate Dose Ultim. strength Deformation Modulus

(kGy/h) (MGy) (MPa) (%) (GPa)
0 0 1389 1.040.06 13.76.8
220 5 496 0.670.03 9.91.5
220 10 583 0.730.04 10.60.6
220 50 327 0.610.06 6.31.9
Critical property = flexural strength

Radiation index (RI) = < 6.7 at a mean dose rate of 220 kGy/h
Radiation effect on insulating resin R 439

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
Strength (MPa) Deformation (%)
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A


Remarks: VPI product LOI:
Radiation test results according to IEC Standard 544 (and ISO 178

0 0 1175 0.900.06 18.50.7
220 5 1055 0.760.04 18.30.7
220 10 1128 0.770.08 18.40.4
220 50 1154 0.640.03 21.40.4
220 100 9210 0.500.05 20.11.1
Critical property = deformation

Radiation index (RI) = > 8 at a mean dose rate of 220 kGy/h

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A


Remarks: VPI product, not cured LOI:

0 0 973 0.960.03 12.80.3
0.1 0.5 883 0.800.04 13.70.2
0.1 2.5 781 0.630.01 15.20.7
220 5 742 0.620.02 12.91.3
10 6.4 872 0.720.01 14.40.1
220 10 747 0.570.08 15.10.4
220 50 753 0.510.03 16.60.3
220 100 512 0.360.02 17.81.7

Radiation index (RI) = 7.8 at a mean dose rate of 220 kGy/h
Radiation index (RI) = > 6.8 at a mean dose rate of 10 kGy/h
Radiation index (RI) = > 6.4 at a mean dose rate of 100 Gy/h
Radiation effect on Epoxy R 443

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A



0 0 872 0.980.02 11.80.2
220 5 701 0.670.02 12.70.2
220 10 752 0.670.02 13.50.4
220 50 633 0.490.03 15.60.2
220 100 461 0.360.01 15.40.7

100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A



0 0 11512 0.90.1 17.60.5
220 5 1134 0.840.02 17.70.7
220 10 1117 0.810.04 17.30.5
220 50 1113 0.670.01 20.00.6
220 100 914 0.510.04 18.71.0

1000
100
Ultim. strength
10 Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A



0 0 15820 1.080.13 17.40.6
220 5 1638 1.060.06 17.70.4
220 10 15912 1.060.09 16.80.3
220 50 1626 0.940.03 18.60.7
220 100 1285 0.780.04 18.10.4

1000
100
Ultim. strength
10 Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A
Material: Araldite F TIS No. R 483

Type CY 205
Supplier: ABB Augsburg UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: Insulation of LEP quadrupole coils LOI:

0 0 9012 2.610.38 3.60.05
0.02 0.37 7315 1.810.42 3.80.07
0.2 3 489 1.350.20 3.60.29
2 4 5910 1.860.50 3.20.20
200 5 7620 2.240.53 3.50.14
2 8 284 0.910.10 3.20.80
2 10 302 0.960.10 3.20.10
200 30 3311 1.030.25 3.50.44

Radiation index (RI) = 6.7 at a mean dose rate of 200 Gy/h
Radiation effect on Araldite F - R 483

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
Strength (MPa) - Deformation (%)
100
24 Gy/h
200 Gy/h
200 kGy/h
2 kGy/h
10
0
0 0 1 10
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: Low-dose rate irradiations (dotted lines) correspond to life irradiation in LEP.
CERN 9801/A3/A
Material: Araldite F TIS No. R 486

Type HY 905 + DY 040 + DY 061

Remarks: via Ansaldo LOI:
this resin is used for LEP QA magnets

0 0 8211 2.60.38 3.30.09
220 5 7113 2.10.4 3.50.10
220 10 516 1.50.18 3.60.07
220 50 152 0.50.04 3.30.13

100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A


Remarks: LOI:

0 0 1159 1.170.10 12.70.2
170 5 11010 1.070.13 13.60.3
170 10 1033 1.100.04 13.50.2
170 50 982 0.770.02 15.60.2
170 100 6312 0.60.1 12.70.7


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A


Remarks: LOI:

0 0 1509 1.190.05 15.70.5
170 5 12711 0.890.08 16.50.4
170 10 10812 0.740.08 17.10.5
170 50 9613 0.590.08 18.90.5
170 100 472 0.360.01 15.70.5

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/A
Type Araldite AV/HV 1580 GB TIS No. R 566

Material: Epoxy resin putty

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 612 0.530.04 15.20.3
0.1 1 543 0.500.01 14.50.9
65 5 517 0.450.04 10.62.5
240 10 233 0.310.02 8.50.8
225 30 182 0.250.03 8.61.2

Radiation effect on Araldite AV/HV 1580 - R 566

100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
B
Bakelite trade name for Phenol-Formaldehyde (PF) resins
Birakrit trade name for glass-fibre epoxy laminate, see Ref. [25], RI = 7.3
Bisphenol A base product for epoxy resins, see Araldite and epoxy resins
Borolene trade name by DSM for polyethylene; see PE

C
Cestidur trade name of DSM EPP for polyethylene, see PE
Cestilene trade name of DSM EPP for polyethylene, see PE
Cestitech trade name of DSM EPP for polyethylene, see PE
Cevolit trade name for glass-fibre reinforced polyester resin, see Ref. [25]; RI = 6.7
CFRP Carbon-fibre-reinforced plastics (composites) for behaviour under cryogenic

irradiation, see Ref. [35]
Copolymer polyimide and silicone see silicone-polyimide copolymer
Cross-linked styrene copolymer see styrene
Crystic trade name for glass-fibre reinforced unsatured polyester resin, see Ref. [25];
RI = 7.3
Cyanate-ester resins (type of polyurethane resins), see also CFRP

List of materials classified under letter C
TIS Material Type Mechanical properties

(MPa) (%) (MPa)
550 Carbon-fibre-reinforced epoxy MY720/MT976 1674 1.54 112 > 7.7
552 Carbon-fibre-reinforced epoxy LY556/HY917/DY070 929 1.17 80.5 8.1
553 Carbon-fibre-reinforced epoxy LY556/HY2954 884 1.10 81.1 6.6
555 Carbon-fibre-reinforced epoxy Fibredux 1208 1.80 70.5 > 8.1
556 Carbon-fibre-reinforced epoxy Vicotex 841 1.93 47.0 7.2
558 Cyanate ester resin Arocy 125 4.53 3.20 7.5
559 Cyanate ester resin + epoxy 139 5.82 3.30 7.3
561 Cyanate ester resin RS-3 94.7 3.95 2.80 7.3
562 Cyanate ester resin + carbon fibre RS-3 + XM50A 304 0.64 66.1 > 7.7
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Material: Carbon-fibre-reinforced epoxy TIS No. R 550

Type MY720/HT976 + 67.8% fibres

Remarks: unidirectional fibres orientation LOI:

0 0 1674134 1.540.05 1123
10 9 153594 1.500.06 1028
200 10 1681122 1.650.09 1062
200 50 157976 1.560.06 1061

Radiation effect on carbon-epoxy R 550

10000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
1000
100
10
0
0 1 10 100 1000
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Type LY 556/HY 917/DY 070
Supplier: Ciba-Geigy UL 94:

Remarks: 8 layers of fibre mat LOI:

0 0 929187 1.170.23 80.52.6
230 3 81699 0.970.16 81.52.1
230 10 857114 1.060.13 82.21.4
230 62 83790 1.020.12 83.01.2
230 112 48729 0.640.05 81.33.9

Radiation effect on epoxy laminate R 552

1000
100
Ultim. strength
10
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/C

Type LY 556/HY 2954

Remarks: 8 layers of fibre mat LOI:

0 0 88498 1.100.12 81.11.0
230 3 86099 1.050.11 83.32.0
0.5 3 774113 0.390.06 19217
230 10 19026 0.290.03 79.73.8
230 62 1025 0.180.01 79.31.1
230 112 1148 0.170.02 84.92.4
Critical property at a mean dose rate of 230 kGy/h = flexural strength

Critical property at a mean dose rate of 0.5 kGy/h = deformation
Radiation index (RI) = 6.4 at a mean dose rate of 0.5 kGy/h

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0.0 1 10 100 1000
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: Dotted lines correspond to low dose rate irradiation.

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Type Fibredux 91 4c-TS(6K)-5-34%

Remarks: 8 layers of prepreg LOI:

0 0 120835 1.800.04 70.50.2
230 3 123942 1.680.09 76.12.0
230 10 125582 1.750.12 75.92.5
230 62 1077275 1.470.22 75.23.2
230 112 1013192 1.560.31 67.64.4

Radiation index (RI) > 8.1 at a mean dose rate of 230 kGy/h
10000 Ultim. strength

Deformation
1000
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Type Vicotex M 10 G 1071

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 84131 1.930.06 47.01.0
230 3 86536 1.930.05 48.01.4
230 10 85232 1.830.06 49.11.6
230 62 20171 0.660.26 39.412
230 112 4210 0.330.15 19.44.8


Deformation
1000
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Cyanate ester resin TIS No. R 558

Type Arocy B 10 (M 7.009/9)

Remarks: Bisphenol-Adicyanate ester LOI:

0 0 12511 4.530.49 3.20.02
6 1 18911 8.251.53 4.20.04
230 3 1615 6.621.00 3.80.05
230 10 1602 7.621.24 3.80.07
180 50 694 1.760.07 4.00.06

Radiation effect on cyanate ester R 558

Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Cyanate ester + Epoxy TIS No. R 559

Type Arocy B 10/LY556 / Zn (M 7.10/6)

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 1399 5.821.00 3.30.09
6 1 14111 6.421.93 3.50.07
230 3 1476 6.040.83 3.70.03
230 10 1503 5.340.34 3.90.10
180 50 2512 0.680.28 4.10.09

Radiation index (RI) ~ 7.3 at a mean dose rate of 180 kGy/h
Radiation effect on cyanate ester + epoxy R 559
1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Cyanate ester resin TIS No. R 561

Type RS-3
Supplier: YLA UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 94.713.1 3.950.80 2.80.13
18 3 80.87.3 2.550.51 3.40.37
190 10 78.08.8 2.300.30 3.40.13
230 50 42.97.8 1.280.21 3.50.13

Radiation effect on Cyanate ester resin R 561

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Cyanate ester + carbon fibres TIS No. R 562

Type RS-3 + XN 50A
Supplier: YLA UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 30426 0.640.11 66.111.9
18 3 33017 0.570.05 77.61.2
180 10 32026 0.540.05 79.75.3
180 50 31333 0.520.06 76.93.3

Radiation effect on Cyanate ester laminate R 562
1000
100
Ultim. strength
10 Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
D
Dacron trade name of Dupont for polyester fibres, see Ref. [25]; RI = 5.5
Delrin trade name of DUPONT de Nemours for polyoxymethylene (POM),

see polyoxymethylene (POM)
Dobeckan IF trade name for polyurethane, see Ref. [25]; RI > 7
Dobeckot trade name for epoxy resins, see Ref. [25]; RI < 7
Durotenax trade name of ISOLA for bisphenol A epoxy, see epoxy resins
E
Envex trade name for polyimide (PI)
Epikote trade name of SHELL for epoxy resin
Epoxy resins for chemical formulas, see Appendix 2 and Ref. [25]
Araldite B, D, F trade names of CIBA-GEIGY, see Araldite
Bisphenol A epoxy (BPA)
Durotenax
Epikote
Novolac, see Ref. [25]
Samicatherm
Scotchcast, epoxy base compound
Vetresit
for behaviour under cryogenic irradiation, see Ref. [35]
Epoxy based laminates, see also CFRP
Epoxy based prepreg
Epoxy moulding compound

Araldite NU 460, 461, 471, 481, 487, 505, 511, 514. See Araldite
Neonit
Ertalon trade name of ERTA-EPEC for polyamides, see polyamide
Ertalyte trade name of ERTA for PETP, see PETP
Ertapeek trade name of ERTA-EPEC for polyether-ether-ketone, see PEEK
Ertaxel trade name of ERTA-EPEC for PPS, see PPS
Etronax trade name of Elektro-Isola for phenolic resins, see phenolic resins
List of materials classified under letter E

(MPa) (%) (MPa)
409 Epoxy + glass mat HGW 2372.4 453.3 2.3 22.08 >8
414 Epoxy laminate prepreg Isopreg 0.28 VP 288 371.1 2.6 16.8 > 7.7
417 Epikote + Aramid fiber Arenka 900 247.6 3.8 14.4 > 6.7
422 Epoxy resin MY745/EPN1138/CY221/HY905/DY073 153 13.1 3.8 6.6
423 Epoxy resin MY745/HY906/DY073 148.1 8.8 3.8 7.1
424 Epoxy resin (based on Bisphenol A) Durotenax 61.2 1.05 5.93 6.7
426 Epoxy + glass fibres Vetresit 1101 1341.5 3.2 42.8 7.9
427 Epoxy (cycloaliphatic) + glass Vetresit 312 547.4 1.88 31.03 7.7
428 Epoxy (cycloaliphatic) + glass Vetresit 300 388.4 2.33 18.75 7.9
433 Epoxy resin (based on Bisphenol A) Durotenax Art. 521-02 141.2 1.58 10.09 7.5
434 Epoxy resin (based on Bisphenol A) 78.3 2.19 3.6 6.5
+ Methyl hexahydrophtal. anhydr.
437 Epoxy moulding compound Neonit EG61 92.9 1.03 10.77 ~ 7.1
460 Epoxy resin SIB3309 + tape:Samicapor 326.95-47X 116.7 0.54 31.7 7.3
461 Epoxy resin SIB3309 + tape:Samicapor 326.96-86X 162.8 0.52 41.4 >8
465 Epoxy resin + glass fabric G-Etronax EP11 387.6 2.28 18.7 > 7.5
466 Epoxy moulding compound MY790 + HY1102BD 84 2.24 3.91 6.5
467 Epoxy resin + Mica + GF MY790 + HY1102BD 544.7 2.87 23 7.4
468 Epoxy prepreg Isopreg EP spess 0.33 354.8 1.79 22.6 >8
502 Epoxy moulding compound R112 + H232 57.6 > 12 1.57 7.1
506 Epoxy laminated + glass ACO1+GLASS A 408 1.96 22.98 7.3
507 Epoxy laminated + glass ACO2+GLASS A 431.3 2.47 22.13 7.4
508 Epoxy laminated + glass ACO1+GLASS B 404.7 2.1 23.1 7.5
509 Epoxy laminated + glass ACO2+GLASS B 459.1 2.06 24.1 7.5
511 Epoxy Scotchcast 9 34.3 > 12 1.5 6.8
512 Epoxy Scotchcast 281 32.9 > 12 2.3 < 6.5
514 Epoxy Scotchcast 804 90.5 5.44 2.4 < 6.5
515 Epoxy Scotchcast 824 54.6 1.53 5.6 6.8
525 Epoxy A + glass + Kevlar Novolac resin 376.5 2.05 33.3 6.9
539 Epoxy resin Vetronite 362.9 2.1 20.9 > 7.7
540 Epoxy resin + mineral filler Samicatherm 143.5 1.14 19.8 7.6
+ glass mica + Dacron
541 Epoxy resin XNR 4153 / XNH 111.5 1.18 11.34 6.8
4153
554 Epoxy resin AS/37-3 126 8.4 2.9 6.1
557 Epoxy moulding compound Matramid 5292A/B 165 6.27 3.9 7.6
564 Epoxy laminate Isopreg EP 0316 239 1.14 n.m. 7.8
565 Epoxy laminate Isopreg EP 1037/IDT 552 2.46 30.3 >8
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Material: Epoxy + glass mat TIS No. R 409

Type HGW 2372.4
Supplier: Elin Union UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LEP-QP insulations based on EPN LOI:
1138 from Ciba-Geigy

0 0 45315 2.30.1 22.10.42
220 10 44513 2.240.06 22.20.45
220 30 42916 2.270.07 22.10.42
220 50 41925 2.300.11 21.70.3
220 100 36026 2.050.21 21.70.59


1000
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Epoxy laminate prepreg TIS No. R 414

Type ISOPREG 0.28 VP 288
Supplier: Isovolta UL 94: n.m.


0 0 37113 2.60.1 16.80.7
220 5 35012 2.60.2 19.60.8
220 10 36216 2.70.2 17.71.0
220 50 27214 2.20.4 16.50.4


1000
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E
Material: Epikote + Aramid fibre TIS No. R 417

Type Arenka 900
Supplier: Enka (D) UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: SC coils LOI:

0 0 24835 3.790.8 14.43.7
220 0.5 25184 2.930.64 17.04.6
220 1 27933 3.860.71 14.42.7
220 5 24034 3.040.34 14.91.7


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Epoxy resin TIS No. R 422

Type MY 745 (50) + EPN 1138 (50) + CY 221
(20) + HY 905 (120) + DY 073 (0.3)

Remarks: used for the ISR dipoles LOI:

0 0 1533 13.11.9 3.800.03
0.2 0.5 1421 12.90.3 3.500.02
0.2 2.0 1401 7.90.3 3.500.02
180 5 932 6.10.3 4.000.03
180 10 733 4.20.2 4.100.04
0.5 12 716 2.10.2 3.70.1
180 20 131 1.10.1 3.400.04
Radiation index (RI) = 6.9 if strength is the critical property

Radiation index (RI) = 6.6 if deformation is the critical property
Radiation effect on Epoxy resin R 422

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Type MY 745 (100) + HY 906 (90) + DY 073 (1.5)

Remarks: used for the SPS dipoles LOI:

0 0 14815 8.81.3 3.80.1
0.2 0.4 1491 12.90.8 3.470.01
0.2 2 11833 7.13.7 3.470.01
180 5 11810 102 3.70.3
180 10 985 7.21.4 4.10.4
0.5 12 456 1.30.1 3.70.3
180 20 434 3.20.6 4.20.4
Radiation index (RI): 6.6 at 500 Gy/h

Radiation index (RI): 7.1 at 180 kGy/h
Radiation effect on Epoxy resin R 423

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: Dotted lines correspond to long-term irradiation.

CERN 9801/A3/E
Material: Epoxy resin (based on Bisphenol A) TIS No. R 424

Type Durotenax
Supplier: Isola (CH) UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: protection against X-rays LOI:

0 0 61.25.2 1.050.09 5.930.10
220 1 58.67.3 0.880.11 6.330.17
220 5 26.93.2 0.430.04 6.300.25

100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E
Material: Epoxy + glass fibres TIS No. R 426

Type Vetresit 1101
Supplier: Micafil UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 134261 3.200.14 42.80.9
170 5 128274 3.100.18 43.21.1
170 10 135153 3.170.26 43.50.9
170 50 101765 3.440.29 42.71.6
170 100 543132 2.180.32 35.83.8


10000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
1000
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Epoxy (cycloaliphatic) + glass TIS No. R 427

Type Vetresit 312

Remarks: + roving glass LOI:

0 0 54726 1.880.13 31.01.7
170 5 53326 1.830.16 31.91.5
170 10 52933 1.940.17 31.20.8
170 50 26621 1.080.08 271.5
170 100 437 0.560.26 17.81.8


1000
Ultim. strength
10
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E
Material: Epoxy (cycloaliphatic) + glass TIS No. R 428

Type Vetresit 300

Remarks: + glass mat LOI:

0 0 38811 2.330.06 18.80.4
170 5 35918 2.290.14 18.11
170 10 38621 2.470.13 18.11
170 50 28412 2.060.05 17.80.5
170 100 1787 1.480.25 15.71.1

1000
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type Durotenax Art. 521-02
Supplier: Isola UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: Bisphenol A + quartz-powder LOI:

0 0 1418 1.580.11 10.10.6
220 5.2 1194 1.240.05 10.40.6
220 10 1143 1.10.1 11.20.5
220 30 782 0.790.02 10.40.4


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type + Methyl Hexahydrophtal Anhydride
Supplier: Elin Union UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: Dipole for SPS-LEP transfer lines LOI:

0 0 7822 2.20.5 3.60.5
0.1 1 479 1.50.2 3.00.3
170 5.2 7615 2.20.4 3.60.2
170 10 574 1.60.1 3.50.1

Radiation index (RI) = > 6 at a mean dose rate of 100 Gy/h

100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)

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Material: Epoxy moulding compound TIS No. R 437

Type Neonit EG 61

Remarks: not cured LOI:

0 0 92.92.7 1.030.11 10.81
220 5 86.814.4 0.880.17 11.40.4
220 10 89.611.4 0.850.11 12.20.6
220 30 55.88.7 0.510.08 12.70.3
220 100 39.96.9 0.390.07 11.40.2

100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E
Material: Epoxy resin SIB 3309 + tape TIS No. R 460

Type tape: Samicapor 326.95-47X

Remarks: LEP-QP insulations based on EPN LOI:
1138 from Ciba-Geigy

0 0 1178 0.540.08 31.71.6
220 3 1106 0.490.07 31.92.1
220 10 8721 0.420.06 27.46.1
220 30 4812 0.50.1 15.02.5
220 100 466 0.570.06 11.21.9

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Epoxy resin SIB 3309 + tape TIS No. R 461

Type tape: Samicapor 326.96-86X

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 16311.2 0.520.08 41.41.7
220 3 15913.5 0.510.05 40.22.2
220 10 13513.0 0.520.07 36.21.8
220 30 10410.0 0.690.05 19.45.8
220 100 853.0 0.580.15 16.92.5

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Epoxy resin + glass fabric TIS No. R 465

Type G-Etronax EP 11
Supplier: Elektro-Isola UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: insulations for the dipoles in LEP LOI:

0 0 38823 2.280.11 18.70.5
220 1 41331 2.340.16 20.01.0
220 3 41821 2.350.12 20.91.8
220 5 41830 2.340.08 20.01.0
220 30 38311 2.20.1 21.90.9
Critical property = none

1000
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type MY 790 + HY 1102BD

Remarks: via Elin Union LOI:

0 0 8419 2.240.56 3.910.25
0.1 1 6915 1.820.35 3.870.04
1 3 438 1.210.23 3.740.11
220 10 419 1.160.24 3.640.08
220 30 122 0.340.05 3.780.23
220 50 93 0.250.08 3.60.4


100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)

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Material: Epoxy MY 790 + HY 1102 BD TIS No. R 467

Type = R 466 + Mica + glass fibres

Remarks: via Elin Union LOI:
This resin is used for the AA magnets

0 0 5459 2.870.08 23.00.1
1 3 46328 2.540.08 21.81.5
220 10 49035 2.70.1 22.01.5
1 12 39831 2.420.04 20.91.2
220 30 37119 2.00.1 22.71.1
220 50 25012 1.560.35 21.61.1

Radiation effect on Epoxy composite R 467

1000
100
Ultim. strength
10 Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)

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Material: Epoxy laminate prepreg TIS No. R 468

Type Isopreg EP spess 0.33

Remarks: Used by Ansaldo LOI:
for LEP dipoles
Dose rate Dose Irradiation Ultim. strength Deformation Modulus

(kGy/h) (MGy) Conditions (MPa) (%) (GPa)
0 0 35528 1.790.05 22.62.3
0.02 0.25 LEP 33116 1.990.03 22.61.1
0.20 3 LEP 11528 0.540.15 18.41.0
2 3 Co-60 43221 2.090.05 22.90.4
220 8 reactor 44625 2.110.02 23.61.4
2 12 Co-60 42634 2.180.05 20.82.2
200 30 reactor 42025 2.030.04 23.31.6
200 100 reactor 2819 1.720.08 18.40.7

Radiation effect on Isopreg R 468

1000
2 kGy/h
20 Gy/h 200 kGy/h

100
200 Gy/h
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0.0 0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: Low-dose rate irradiations dotted lines correspond to life irradiation in LEP.
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type R112 + H 232

Remarks: via L.E. Pink LOI:

0 0 57.61.8 > 12 1.570.05

4 5 64.73 > 12 1.80.1
220 10 49.49.4 9.874.36 1.490.37
220 30 16.24.7 1.070.36 1.580.15

Radiation index (RI) = ~ 7.1 at a mean dose rate of 220 kGy/h
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Epoxy laminate + glass TIS No. R 506

Type ACO 1 + GLASS A

VPI product

0 0 40815 1.960.04 231.1
220 3 38811 2.060.24 230.9
220 10 39313 2.020.07 240.9
250 30 1548 0.920.03 21.22.1
10 30.4 444 0.730.04 6.80.4
220 100 4311 0.450.07 12.63.4


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100 1000
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/E

Type ACO 2 + GLASS A

VPI product

0 0 43125 2.470.12 22.11.78
220 3 40918 2.500.24 21.21.78
220 10 43110 2.110.13 23.41.16
220 30 24323 1.660.13 19.52.07
10 30.4 15014 0.870.17 18.91.92
220 100 8016 0.810.10 153.03


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100 1000
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/E

Type ACO 1+ GLASS B

VPI product

0 0 40513.8 2.050.10 23.10.7
220 3 40619.9 2.060.22 23.00.9
220 10 38320.2 1.830.12 23.30.9
220 30 21311.8 1.520.15 19.80.7
10 30 873.1 0.610.08 15.60.6
220 100 469.0 0.410.06 13.61.9


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100 1000
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/E

Type ACO 2+ GLASS B

VPI product

0 0 45928 2.060.13 24.11.6
220 3 46519 2.090.15 24.40.5
220 10 43929 2.090.06 25.80.9
220 30 2587 1.840.06 18.80.7
10 30.4 28.20.4 0.770.08 19.10.3
220 100 74.45 0.750.10 14.31.3

Radiation index (RI) = 6 at a mean dose rate of 10 kGy/h

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100 1000
Absorbed dose (MGy)

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Material: Epoxy TIS No. R 511

Type Scotchcast 9
Supplier: 3M UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: mid-flexibility (cold) LOI:

0 0 34.33.7 > 12 1.50.2
200 3.4 26.43.2 > 12 1.50.1
3 5 9.52.1 > 12 0.70.1
3 10 10.41.1 > 12 1.00.1
200 10 31.14.7 > 12 1.90.1
200 29 24.63.5 2.521.84 2.10.5
Critical property = deformation for short term and flexural strength for long term
Radiation index (RI) =7 at a mean dose rate of 200 kGy/h
Radiation index (RI) = 6 at a mean dose rate of 3000 Gy/h

100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: Dotted line corresponds to long-term irradiation.

CERN 9801/A3/E

Type Scotchcast 281

Remarks: mid-flexibility (cold) LOI:

0 0 32.90.6 >12 2.30.1
200 3.4 65.23.4 1.50.1 5.20.2
3 5 58.04.4 1.50.2 4.70.3
3 10 47.47.9 1.20.3 4.80.1
200 10 47.62.6 1.00.1 5.50.1
200 29 25.35.8 0.80.2 4.00.2

Radiation index (RI) = < 6.5 at a mean dose rate of 3000 Gy/h

100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type Scotchcast 804

Remarks: rigid (cold) LOI:
contains chlorine

0 0 90.59.6 5.41.5 2.40.1
200 3.4 19.60.3 0.90.3 2.30.8
3 5 8.50.1 0.50.1 1.90.1

Radiation index (RI) < 6.5 at a mean dose rate of 200 kGy/h
Radiation index (RI) < 6.7 at a mean dose rate of 3000 Gy/h

100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/E

Type Scotchcast 824


0 0 54.63.1 1.530.11 5.60.6
200 3.4 57.52.2 0.940.03 7.50.4
3 5 41.03.4 1.20.1 5.00.3
3 10 21.52.7 0.440.03 6.00.4
200 10 39.310.6 0.60.2 8.20.6
200 29 16.65.2 0.30.1 6.70.8


100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/E
Material: Epoxy A + glass + Kevlar TIS No. R 525

Type Novolac resin + fibres

Remarks: prepreg for LHC magnets for coil insulation LOI:

0 0 3779 2.050.02 33.31.4
240 3 2898 1.620.07 30.30.8
1 8 33719 2.050.21 29.40.9
210 10 16921 0.950.11 27.12.4
210 50 2805 1.580.06 29.01.0
220 100 13942 1.681.92 26.33.9

Radiation index (RI) > 6.9 at a mean dose rate of 1000 Gy/h

1000
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type Vetronite
Supplier: Von Roll Isola UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: grade tube 64770 LOI:

0 0 36333 2.100.09 20.91.3
220 5 2808 1.920.06 18.71.4
220 10 34220 1.900.10 21.90.3
230 50 2648 1.770.08 20.10.8
230 100 20620 1.310.07 19.91.3

Radiation effect on Epoxy Vetronite R 539

1000
100
Ultim. strength
10 Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E
Material: Epoxy resin + mineral filler TIS No. R 540

+ glass mica + Dacron
Type Samicatherm
Supplier: Ansaldo UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: conductor insulation for the LHC dump LOI:

0 0 14314.5 1.140.12 19.83.1
220 3 1418.7 1.090.09 20.21.7
220 10 10815.9 1.280.20 14.53.3
220 50 7618.2 1.260.13 82
220 100 847.5 1.550.27 72
Critical property = Modulus


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbeb dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type XNR 4153/XNH 4153
Supplier: Ciba-Geigy (Japan) UL 94: n.m.


0 0 1123 1.180.07 11.30.3
220 3 843 0.810.04 11.60.5
220 10 573 0.480.03 13.00.6
230 30 612 0.440.01 15.90.9
220 100 672 0.460.01 15.50.8
Critical property = Deformation at break

Radiation effect on Epoxy 4153 R 541

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type AS/37-3

Remarks: DATE: Nov-97

0 0 1262.2 8.350.42 2.880.09
4 0.5 9319.4 1.380.44 7.790.17
230 1 1264.1 5.820.69 3.290.05
230 3 4810.1 1.330.28 3.820.13
0.5 3 22+6.3 0.26+0.08 8.92+0.63
230 10 4 0.26 4.30

Radiation index (RI) ~ 6.1 at a mean dose rate of 230 kGy/h
Radiation index (RI) < 5.7 at a mean dose rate of 4 kGy/h
Radiation effect on Epoxy resin - R554

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comments: At 10 MGy, one sample was tested, the four others were broken before test.
Dotted lines correspond to long-term irradiation.
CERN 9801/A3/E

Type Matramid 5292 A/B (M 5.500/1)

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 1653 6.270.3 3.90.06
6 1 15224 5.321.4 3.90.03
230 3 1598 5.830.67 4.00.04
230 10 15216 5.610.97 4.00.17
180 50 10921 2.800.6 4.10.19

1000
100
Ultim. strength
10 Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
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Material: Epoxy laminate TIS No. R 564

Type ISOPREG EP 0316
Supplier: ISOVOLTA AG UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 23961 1.140.35
220 10 24392 1.840.91
220 50 23469 1.390.64
220 100 406 1.601.15

Radiation effect on Isopreg EP 0316 - R 564

1000
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: Tests carried out at the sterreichisches Forschungzentrum Seibersdorf.

CERN 9801/A3/E
Material: Epoxy laminate TIS No. R 565

Type ISOPREG EP 1037/IDT
Supplier: ISOVOLTA AG UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 5526 2.460.04 30.30.7
220 10 5617 2.540.11 30.50.6
220 50 4799 2.610.05 32.10.2
220 100 3068 4.640.39 29.81.4

Radiation index (RI) > 8 at a mean dose rate of 220 kGy/h
Radiation effect on Isopreg EP 1037 - R 565

1000
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: Tests carried out at the sterreichisches Forschungzentrum Seibersdorf.

F
Fibredux trade name of CIBA-GEIGY for carbon fibre reinforced epoxy laminate, see CFRP
G
G-Etronax trade name of Elektro-Isola for glass-reinforced epoxy resins
GFRP glass fibre reinforced plastics; for behaviour under cryogenic irradiation, see
Ref. [35]
Araldite + glass fibres, see Araldite

Epoxy + glass fibres, see Epoxy
Epoxy laminates, see Epoxy
Epoxy prepreg, see Epoxy
Polyamides + glass fibres, see PA
Polyesters + glass fibres, see Polyester
Polyetherimide + glass fibres, see PEI
Polyphenylsulfone + glass fibres, see PPS
I
Isaryl trade name of Isonova for polyarylate (PAr), see polyarylate
Isopreg trade name of Isovolta for epoxy pre-impregnated glass mat, see epoxy resin
Isoval trade name of Isovolta for glass reinforced epoxy resin, see Ref. [25]; RI 7
Ixef trade name of Solvay for polyarylamide (PAA), see polyarylamide

K
Kerimid trade name of Rhne-Poulenc for polyimide (PI), see Ref. [25]; RI = 7.8
Kevlar trade name of Dupont for para-aramid fibres; RI 7
Kinel trade name of Rhne-Poulenc for polyimide (PI), see Ref. [25]; RI = 7.9
L
Laminates see CFRP, GFRP, epoxy and other corresponding Polymers
Lexan trade name of General Electric Plastics for polycarbonates (PC)
Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP)

List of materials classified under letter L

(MPa) (%) (MPa)
560 Liquid crystal polymer + 30% GF Vectra C130 131 2 8.8 > 7.7
CERN 9801/A3/L
Material: Liquid Crystal Polymer + 30% GF TIS No. R 560

Type Vectra C130
Supplier: Celanese (USA) via Hoechst UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: anisotropic material LOI:

0 0 13113 2.00.2 8.81.8
185 1 11836 2.91.8 7.02.0
10 9.4 12416 2.00.2 7.70.9
190 10 12826 2.10.1 7.71.6
230 50 11311 1.70.1 7.70.7
Critical property =
Radiation effect on Liquid Cristal Polymer R 560

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
M
Makrolon trade name of BAYER for polycarbonates, see polycarbonate
Matramid trade name of CIBA-GEIGY for epoxy moulding compound, see epoxy
Micares trade name of Micafil for polyurethanes, see Ref. [25] and PUR
N
Neonite trade name of CIBA-GEIGY epoxy moulding compounds,

see epoxy moulding compound
Nogentite trade name of D.F.C. for polyester, see polyester
Nomex trade name of Dupont for meta-aramid fibres, see Ref. [26]; RI 6.5
Noryl trade name of General Electric Plastics for PPO based compound,
see PPO based compound
Novolac trade name of ISOLA for epoxy resins, see Ref. [25]
Nylon trade name of Dupont for polyamides

O
Orlitherm trade name of BBC Baden for glass fibre reinforced epoxy resins based on DGEBA
with MNA, see Ref. [25]; RI > 7.7
P
Phenolic resin
Plexiglas trade name of Rhm for polyarylates and PMMA
Polyamide (PA)
Polyamide-imide (PAI)
Polyarylamide base thermoplastic (PAA)
Polyaryl ether ketone (PAEK)
Polyarylate (PAr)
Polycarbonate (PC)
Polyester
Polyether-ether-ketone (PEEK); for behaviour under cryogenic irradiation, see Ref. [35]
Polyetherimide (PEI); for behaviour under cryogenic irradiation, see Ref. [35]
Polyethersulfone (PES); for behaviour under cryogenic irradiation, see Ref. [35]
Polyethylene (PE)
Polyethylene therephtalate PETP (for Mylar film, see Ref. [26])
Polyimide (PI)
Polyimide + silicon copolymer (see silicon)
Polymethyl-metacrylate (PMMA)
Polyoximethylene (POM)
Polypenco trade name of Cellpack for cross-linked styrene copolymer, see styrene
Polyphenyl sulfone
Polysulfone (PSu)
Polyurethane (PUR) see also cyanate-ester
Polyphenyl oxide (PPO) based compound
Prepreg see epoxy

List of materials classified under letter P

(MPa) (%) (MPa)
375 Polyphenyl Oxide based plastic Noryl ENV 125 77.6 >5 2.3 < 6.5
416 Polyurethane Micares 700 95.4 3.30 5.09 7.7
419 Polycarbonate Makrolon 218 86.3 > 10 2.30 5.7
435 Polyester + glass mat Nogentite NR2-71A 141 2.39 6.8 >7
459 Polyester + glass fibres Nogentite NZ-3 71E 96.1 1.25 11.2 > 7.5
464 Polyphenyl Oxide based plastic Noryl ENV 509 82.8 > 12 2.9 <5
473 Polyester resin + glass fibres KK/RI 93.7 2.1 12.3 7.5
474 Polyester resin + glass fibres KK/530I 106 2.1 11 >7
491 Polyphenyl Oxide based plastic Univolt HFT 68.1 >6 2.59 6.7
499 Polyester resin + glass mat Polyester 1 215.9 3.6 5.89 >7
503 Polyoximethylene Delrin 98.6 > 13 3.4 <5
504 Polyetherimide + glass fibres Ultem 1000 288 2.83 10.5 >8
513 Polyurethane, polyalcohol Scotchcast 800 114.6 6.5 3.0 6.8
516 Polyurethane, polyalcohol Scotchcast 840 0.9 > 12 0.0 6.5
520 PEEK Natural polyether-ether-ketone 176.9 > 15 4.30 6.8
521 Polyimide Sintimid 223.2 6.60 3.91 > 6.8
522 Polyetherimide + Siloxane Siltem STM1500 25.8 > 10 0.71 6.8
523 Polyarylamide base thermoplastic IXEF1002 274.1 2.71 11.30 7.5
524 Polyarylamide base thermoplastic IXEF1501 271.1 2.62 11.81 > 7.5
526 Polyamide 4.6 Ertalon 125.3 5.20 5.80 6.5
528 Polyamide 6 Ertalon 6PLA 97.6 > 15 2.50 6
529 Polyamide PA 6 Ertalon LFX 84.4 > 15 2.07 6
530 Polyamide 6 Ertalon 6XAU+ 76.1 > 15 1.84 6.5
531 PETP Ertalyte 134.8 > 15 3.28 5.7
532 PETP Ertalyte TX 119.9 6.37 3.05 8
533 Polyetherimide Erta PEI 171.0 > 15 3.15 > 7.7
534 Polyethersulfone Erta PES 140.7 > 15 2.70 6.3
535 Polysulfone Erta PSU 120.15 > 15 2.59 6.5
536 Polyamide 6 Ertalon 6 SA 63.4 > 15 1.38 ~7
537 Polyamide 66 Ertalon 66SA 101.6 > 15 2.4 6.5
542 Polyarylate Isaryl 15M 110.4 > 12 2.40 6.3
563 Polyaryl ether ketone Stilan/Ultrapek 153.0 >6 5.46 > 7.5
568 Polyimide Vespel SP-1 91.9 4.18 2.52 > 7.5
569 Polyphenyl sulfone + glass fibres Ertaxel 89.3 3.32 3.29 > 7.5
570 Polyamide + 30% glass fibres Ertalon 66GF30 197 4.58 5.76 6.7
571 Polyoximethylene Ertacetal 101.0 > 15 3.09 4
572 Polyethylene Borolene 4505 23.8 > 15 1.11 ~ 5.7
573 Polyethylene Cestilene HD 1000 23.3 > 15 0.81 ~6
574 Polyethylene Cestilene HD 500 37.1 > 15 1.69 ~ 6.5
575 Polyethylene Cestidur 22.7 > 14.5 0.78 > 6.5
576 Polyethylene Cestitech 23.4 > 14 0.83 6.4
577 Polyamide-imide Torlon 4203 188.2 14.96 4.06 > 7.5
578 Polyamide-imide Torlon 4301 182.3 7.88 6.12 > 7.5
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyphenyl oxide (PPO) based plastic TIS No. R 375

Type Noryl ENV 125
Supplier: Angst & Pfister UL 94: V-1

Remarks: no glass fibre LOI:
bus bar insulation for LEP

0 0 77.68.1 >5 2.30.3
220 3 58.46.1 2.10.1 5.60.6
220 10 38.54.7 1.30.1 3.10.2


100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyurethane TIS No. R 416

Type Micares 700

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 95.41.7 3.300.42 5.090.23
170 5 90.62.8 2.750.14 5.040.16
170 10 88.12.0 1.830.08 5.600.20
170 50 86.49.7 1.600.10 6.000.60


100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polycarbonate TIS No. R 419

Type Makrolon 218
Supplier: Bayer (CERN stores) UL 94: V-2

Remarks: translucent LOI: 26%

0 0.0 86.32.9 > 10 2.30.1
0.1 0.2 86.62.5 > 10 2.50.1
0.1 0.5 85.01.3 > 10 2.60.1
4.0 1.0 44.413.5 1.710.53 2.70.1
190 1.0 91.62.2 5.490.13 2.70.1
190 5.0 17.22.9 0.620.09 2.80.1
190 10 11.32.0 0.390.07 2.90.1
190 30 7.82.5 0.290.08 3.20.2

Radiation index (RI) = < 6 at a mean dose rate of 190 kGy/h
Radiation effect on translucent resin R 419

100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0.0 0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyester + glass mat TIS No. R 435

Type Nogentite NR2-71A
Supplier: D.F.C. UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: high temperature applications LOI:

0 0 14120 2.390.22 6.80.8
0.1 1 11412 2.210.17 7.50.1
220 1 13812 2.050.23 7.40.0
220 5.2 13113 2.120.23 6.80.2
220 10 12319 2.280.16 5.80.4
Radiation effect on Nogentite R 435

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: Dotted line corresponds to low-dose-rate irradiation.

CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyester + glass fibres TIS No. R 459

Type Nogentite NZ-3 71E
Supplier: D.F.C. UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: high temperature applications LOI:

0 0 9624 1.250.29 11.20.8
220 5 11125 1.240.14 12.21.0
220 10 10323 1.060.26 12.71.5
220 30 9331 1.110.35 11.91.5

1000
100
Ultim. strength
10 Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyphenyl oxide (PPO)-based plastic TIS No. R 464

Type Noryl ENV 509
Supplier: General Electric Plastics UL 94: V-1

Remarks: insulation of LEP monorail LOI: 31%

0 0 82.82.9 > 12* 2.90.1
0.1 0.2 84.72.5 2.50.1 6.70.1
0.1 0.5 57.11.3 0.90.2 6.80.1
220 3 104.02.2 9.01.4 3.00.1
220 5 75.420.4 2.70.7 3.20.1
220 10 59.90.7 1.90.1 3.30.1

Radiation index (RI) < 5 at a mean dose rate of 220 kGy/h
Radiation index (RI) ~ 6 at a mean dose rate of 100 Gy/h
Radiation effect on Noryl ENV 509 R 464

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyester resin + glass fibres TIS No. R 473

Type KK/RI
Supplier: EBO AG UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 93.711.4 2.10.2 12.30.7
220 5 95.711.8 2.30.2 7.30.9
220 10 83.44.8 2.20.2 7.10.4
220 50 68.45.4 2.20.1 4.90.3
Critical property = Modulus

100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyester resin + glass fibres TIS No. R 474

Type KK/530I
Supplier: EBO AG UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 10612 2.10.2 11.00.7
220 5 11111 2.00.2 11.40.6
220 10 11010 2.10.1 11.31.1
220 50 9917 2.10.1 8.10.5
Critical property = none


Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyphenyl oxide (PPO) based plastic TIS No. R 491

Type Univolt HFT
Supplier: AGRO, via Dietzel Electro GMBH UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 68.11.5 >6 2.590.06
0.1 0.5 73.70.8 >6 2.530.04
0.1 1 74.22.2 >6 2.540.05
220 5 75.42.2 >6 2.660.02
220 10 51.07.9 2.290.46 2.660.07
220 50 30.53.9 1.30.2 2.410.19

Radiation effect on insulating plastic R 491

100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyester resin + glass mat TIS No. R 499

Type Polyester 1
Supplier: FA-BA UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: proposed for LEP magnet covers LOI:
(hand-made)

0 0 21627 3.600.28 5.893.04
220 5 21411 3.510.26 7.570.71
220 10 18020 3.290.43 6.910.57

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P

Type Polyester 2

(hand-made)

0 0 1485 3.770.59 5.302.53
220 5 14329 3.730.32 7.071.23
220 10 13227 4.270.33 5.560.75

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P

Type Polyester 3

(hand-made)

0 0 13025 3.60.9 3.52.8
220 5 1609 3.40.2 8.50.6
220 10 12315 3.50.1 5.91.4

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyoximethylene (POM) TIS No. R 503

Type Delrin
Supplier: DuPont de Nemours UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: also called acetal resin LOI: n.m.
CERN stores Scem 44 88 20 104.1

0 0 98.69.4 > 13 3.40.6
250 0.2 4.90.9 0.10.3 3.50.3
Critical property = flexural strength and deformation

Radiation index (RI) < 5 at a mean dose rate of 250 kGy/h

100
Ultim. strength
Deformation
10
0
0.0 0.1 1.0 10.0 100.0
Absorbed dose (MGy)
Comment: This material should never be used in a radiation environment.

CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyetherimide + glass fibres TIS No. R 504

Type Ultem 1000
Supplier: General Electric Plastics UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: LOI:

0 0 28854 2.830.08 10.51.3
170 5 23429 2.860.14 9.11.4
70 10 2359 2.650.09 9.50.4
70 50 2146 2.390.10 10.00.5
220 100 2163 2.150.04 10.80.1


1000
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: PUR, Polyalcohol TIS No. R 513

Type Scotchcast 800

contains chlorine

0 0 1152 6.460.69 3.00.0
200 3.4 93.19.2 3.980.6 2.80.1
3 5 81.79.2 3.90.6 2.50.1
3 10 58.78.3 2.50.3 2.50.2
200 10 70.49.2 2.30.4 3.30.1
200 29 20.72.8 1.10.2 2.00.1

Radiation index (RI) = 6.8
Radiation effect on Polyalcohol R 513

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: PUR, Polyalcohol TIS No. R 516

Type Scotchcast 840

Remarks: flexible (cold) LOI:
contains chlorine

0 0 0.90.1 > 12 0.00.0
200 3.4 35.51.9 7.21.6 0.90.1
3 5 43.52.2 3.60.2 1.60.1
3 10 48.63.3 2.80.2 4.10.2
200 10 44.23.7 2.70.2 1.90.1
200 29 27.23.0 1.60.1 1.90.2

Radiation effect on Polyalcohol R 516

100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: PEEK TIS No. R 520

Type Natural polyether-ether-ketone
Supplier: Erta-Epec UL 94: V-0

Remarks: via Angst and Pfister LOI: 35%

0 0 1773 > 15 4.30.1
1 1 1775 > 15 4.30.1
180 5 1790.3 > 15 4.10.1
180 10 16135 9.24.5 4.20.1
1 10 1267 3.40.3 4.30.3
210 50 8141 3.01.1 4.30.1
220 100 14322 4.71.2 4.20.1

Radiation effect on PEEK R 520

1000
Strength (MPa - Deformation (%)
100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyimide TIS No. R 521

Type Sintimid
Supplier: Lenzing & Plansee UL 94: n.m.

Remarks: free of charge LOI:

0 0 22316 6.600.62 3.910.05
1 1 18932 5.380.84 3.910.18
185 5 17620 4.710.62 3.940.08
1 7 15216 4.210.40 3.850.10
185 10 1205 3.240.07 3.720.09
210 50 7310 2.120.29 3.520.34

Radiation index (RI) = 7 at a mean dose rate of 185 kGy/h
Radiation index (RI) > 6.8 at a mean dose rate of 1000 Gy/h
Radiation effect on Sintimid R 521

1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyetherimide + Siloxane TIS No. R 522

Type Siltem STM 1500
Supplier: General electric Plastics UL 94: V-O

Remarks: copolymer, free of charge LOI: 46%
for wire insulation

0 0 25.81 > 10 0.710.03
1 1 27.30.7 > 10 0.720.02
185 5 45.00.1 > 10 1.100.03
1 7 53.22.1 5.140.58 1.400.03
185 10 56.53.2 4.80.3 1.550.03
220 50 23.22.4 1.00.1 2.680.06

Radiation effect on Siltem R 522

100
10
Ultim. strength
Deformation
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyarylamide base thermoplastic TIS No. R 523

Type IXEF 1002
Supplier: Solvay UL 94: HB

Remarks: compound, + 30% glass fibre LOI:

0 0 2743 2.710.03 11.30.1
6 1 2479 2.400.10 11.40.1
200 3 1897 1.880.07 10.90.1
200 10 1512 1.550.02 10.80.1
200 30 1443 1.550.02 10.90.1
200 100 10510 1.350.07 7.651.0


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyarylamide base thermoplastic TIS No. R 524

Type IXEF 1501
Supplier: Solvay UL 94: HB

Remarks: compound, + 30% glass fibre LOI:
contains bromine as flame retardant

0 0 2717 2.620.07 11.80.2
6 1 2545 2.370.07 11.80.1
200 3 1947 1.840.06 11.40.1
200 10 1584 1.690.21 11.40.1
200 30 1479 1.500.10 11.30.2


Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)
CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyamide (PA) 4.6 TIS No. R 526

Type Ertalon

Remarks: via Angst and Pfister LOI: 24%

0 0 1252 5.20.3 5.80.3
240 3 1289 4.50.4 5.60.6
0.5 3 927 7.41.3 2.00.2
1.0 7 506 1.70.2 3.00.1
210 10 617 2.00.1 3.60.4
220 50 329 2.00.7 2.00.2


1000
Ultim. strength
Deformation
100
10
0
0 1 10 100
Absorbed dose (MGy)

CERN 9801/A3/P
Material: Polyamide (PA) 6 TIS No. R 528

Type Ertalon 6 PLA

Remarks: moulded LOI:

0 0 982 > 15 2.50.1
4 0.5 1011 > 15 2.60.1
4 1 1013 > 15 2.60.2
220 3.2 918 3.480.03 3.110.03

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1. INTRODUCTION 1.

3. TESTS AND TEST METHODS 3. ESSAIS ET MTHODES DESSAIS

Polymers PHENOLICS POLYMIDES

Polymers POLYESTERS POLYURETHANES SILICONES

102 103 104 105 106 107 108 Gy

mild to moderate damage, utility is often satisfactory

Epoxy, glass laminate

103 104 105 106 107 108 Gy

mild to moderate damage, utility is often satisfactory

List of materials presented in the previous volumes

Volume I: Cable insulating materials (Ref. [24])

Butyl rubber Neoprene

Volume I, 2nd edition: Halogen-free cable-insulating materials (Ref. [27])

Acorad Polyurethane (PUR)

Volume III: Accelerator engineering materials and components (Ref. [26])

Adhesive tape Hypermalloy

Chemical structures of some commercial products

BF3MEA Boron trifluoride monoethylamine: BF3NH2CH2CH3

CH2 CH CH2 O O O CH2 CH CH2 O C O CH2 CH CH2

CY 205 (CIBA GEIGY) Liquid, unmodified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A

DDM (CIBAGEIGY) Hardener 4,4' Diaminodiphenylmethane (methylenedianiline MDA):

DDS Hardener Diaminodiphenyl sulphone:

DEN (DOW) Dow Epoxy Novolac

DGEBA Diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A:

CH2 CH CH2 O C O CH2 CH CH2

(CH3)2 N CH2 CH2 N(CH3)2

828 Diglycidyl ether of Bisphenol A (see DGEBA)

HT 903 (CIBAGEIGY) Acid anhydride hardener, solid, modified

HT 972 (CIBAGEIGY) Amine hardener, solid, unmodified (see DDM)

Methyl nadic anhydride (MNA) O

HY 956 (CIBAGEIGY) Amine hardener, liquid, modified

Dodecenyl succinic anhydride O

CH2 CH CH2 CH2 CH CH2

CH2 CH CH2 CH2 CH CH2

XB 2687 (CIBAGEIGY) Accelerator, liquid modified, replacement for DY 063

Alphabetic compilation of data

Acetal resin see polyoximethylene (POM)

Adiprene trade name for polyurethane, polyester

Araldite B = unmodified epoxy resin based on Bisphenol A; base resin = CT200

TIS Material Base material Mechanical properties

Type Araldite NU 460 TIS No. R 439

Supplier: Ciba-Geigy UL 94: n.m.

Dose rate Dose Ultim. strength Deformation Modulus

Critical property = flexural strength

Radiation effect on insulating resin R 439

Type Araldite NU 461 TIS No. R 441

Supplier: Ciba-Geigy UL 94: n.m.

Dose rate Dose Ultim. strength Deformation Modulus

Critical property = deformation

Radiation effect on insulating resin R 441

Type Araldite NU 471 TIS No. R 443

Supplier: Ciba-Geigy UL 94: n.m.

Dose rate Dose Ultim. strength Deformation Modulus

Critical property = deformation

Radiation effect on Epoxy R 443

Type Araldite NU 481 TIS No. R 447

Supplier: Ciba-Geigy UL 94: n.m.

Dose rate Dose Ultim. strength Deformation Modulus

Critical property = deformation

Radiation effect on insulating resin R 447

Type Araldite NU 505 TIS No. R 449

Supplier: Ciba-Geigy UL 94: n.m.