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Benzoyl peroxide as a crosslinking agent for polyethylene
Author(s) -
Kampouris E. M.,
Andreopoulos A. G.
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
journal of applied polymer science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.575
H-Index - 166
eISSN - 1097-4628
pISSN - 0021-8995
DOI - 10.1002/app.1987.070340328
Subject(s) - benzoyl peroxide , melt flow index , materials science , polyethylene , decomposition , molding (decorative) , peroxide , composite material , chemical engineering , polymer chemistry , organic peroxide , polymer , chemistry , organic chemistry , copolymer , polymerization , engineering
The efficiency of benzoyl peroxide (BPO) as a crosslinking agent for polyethylene (PE) was studied as a function of concentration and temperature in relation with the resin melt flow index and particle size. The investigation can lead to the selection of suitable materials and operating conditions for a proper crosslinking process. The decomposition characteristics of the initiator studied can be regulated in order to allow faster production rates when crosslinked PE are prepared by injection molding.