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Plastics that are resistant to radiation can be exposed to a variety of radiation sources without harming the polymer.
Plastics can be exposed to a variety of radiations, each of which can have an effect on polymers under certain conditions, depending on the application.
The spectrum of electromagnetic radiation includes radio waves, which have a longer wavelength, UV radiation, which has a shorter wavelength, and gamma and X rays, which have an extremely short wavelength. A plastic’s vulnerability to damage increases with the wavelength of the radiation.
Visible light, radio waves, gamma rays, and X-rays are all examples of electromagnetic radiation, which is caused by simultaneous variations in electric and magnetic fields.
In situations where plastics might be subjected to such electromagnetic waves, it is essential to take into account the dissipation factor.
Polymer radiation absorption is the term used to describe the amount of energy that can be absorbed by the plastic.
Plastics with a high dissipation factor should be given special consideration because they are less suitable for high-frequency and microwave insulating applications.
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Texas Instruments (TI) announced an increase to the variety of space-grade analog semiconductor products it offers in highly dependable aerospace radiation-resistant plastic cases for a variety of missions.
For radiation-hardened products, TI created a new device screening specification known as space high-grade in plastic (SHP) and introduced new analog-to-digital converters (ADCs) that meet the SHP qualification.
In addition, TI added new product families to the portfolio of radiation-resistant Space Enhanced Plastic (Space EP).
Plastic packages have a smaller footprint than traditional ceramic packages, allowing designers to reduce system-level size, weight, and power, thereby lowering launch costs.
Particles like X-rays and gamma rays are examples of ionizing radiation because they have enough energy to ionize the medium they travel through.
Ionization is the process by which an atom becomes charged when tightly bound electrons are removed from its orbit.
Applications in medical diagnostics, radiation therapy, article sterilization, test instrumentation, and other radiant environments may necessitate an understanding of polymer radiation technology.
A polymer’s brittleness and elongation properties often suffer as a result of the high energy radiation in these applications.
The total amount of radiation absorbed determines a plastic’s overall service life. Gamma and X-ray radiation are well-resistant to materials like PEEK and polyimide.
PTFE and POM, on the other hand, are extremely sensitive, making them less suitable for applications that involve radiation exposure.