Cross-linking effect radiation method

Irradiation is an efficient method to modify the structure of a polymer. Various phenomena could be promoted by irradiation like cross-linking, grafting, chain scissioning, and oxidation. The net effect of irradiation depends mainly on the chemical structure of the polymer, on the radiation dose, on the presence of some additives (radicals scavengers or cross-linking promoters) and on some other conditions (like atmosphere). 

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