An investigation has been undertaken to find out the effect of different polyfunctional monomers (PFMs) on the properties of chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) crosslinked by electron beam (EB). Physico-mechanical properties of EB-irradiated samples were compared with the dibenzoyl peroxide-cured samples. Dependence of properties on irradiation dose was determined from a dose range of 0–20 Mrad. The results showed an increase in physico-mechanical properties as a result of introducing PFMs, the most efficient being triallyl cyanurate (TAC) and triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC).
- Maria Daniela Stelescu
- Elena Manaila
- Niculina Zuga