Interaction of Energetic Heavy Ions with Polymers

Authors

A. Le Moël, CEN/Saclay
J. P. Duraud, CEN/Saclay

Abstract

The effects of electronic excitations due to irradiation of electrons or energetic heavy ion (>1 MeV/amu) irradiations on Linear polymers of general formula -(CR₁R₂-CR₃R₄)_n- are reviewed and compared with previous results obtained with γ and electron irradiation. The polymer modification are discussed accounting for the nature and the position of the R₁, R₂, R₃ and R₄ substituents on the main chain. It is suggested that Linear polymers evolve according to the "R" can nature (R=R₁, R₂, R₃, R₄).

This paper includes the physical and chemical processes of electronic excitation and the mechanisms which Lead to modification of the macromolecules.

An attempt is made to relate the macromolecular structure of polymers and their structural modifications under irradiation.

Recommended Citation

Le Moël, A. and Duraud, J. P. (1987) "Interaction of Energetic Heavy Ions with Polymers," Scanning Microscopy: Vol. 1: No. 2, Article 11.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/microscopy/vol1/iss2/11