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composition of sample 1 becomes smaller compared to
the polymer composition of sample 2.
Fig. 8. Dependence of viscous flow activation energy on load
for polymer compositions
The electrophysical properties of polymer
compositions of sample 1, sample 2, and sample 3 have
been studied. The electrical resistivity is determined by
the presence of free charges (electrons and ions) and their
mobility. Electrical strength is the electric field strength at
which a breakdown occurs.
The results of the study are presented in Table 3.
Table 3
Electrophysical indicators of polymer compositions
Indicator Sample 1 Sample 2 Sample 3
Volumetric resistivity,
·cm
1,15·10
15
1,32·10
15
1·10
16
Electrical strength,
kV/mm
45,0 48,5 23,5
It is advisable to compare fire-hazardous polymer
compositions that do not contain halogens: sample 1 and
sample 2.
From data of Table 3 it can be seen that with the
introduction of the alloying additive, the volumetric
resistivity increases from 1.15·10
15
to 1.32·10
15
·cm, the
electrical strength increases from 45 to 48.5 kV/mm.
Conclusions.
1. The influence of alloying additive on the formation
of supramolecular structure of filled polymer
compositions for cable products is determined, due to
which the temperature of the beginning of decomposition
by 11 °С and of the end of decomposition by 7 °С
increases.
2. The expediency of using fire-retardant compositions
for the manufacture of cable products, in which the
maximum long-term temperature of the conductive core
does not exceed 90 °С and the maximum temperature in
the event of a short circuit is 170 °С, is shown.
3. For the first timethe effect of an alloying additive on
reducing the effective melt viscosity of a polymer
composition from 6·10
4
to 1·10
4
Pa·s with increasing
shear rate is shown. The shear rate of the polymer
composition containing the alloying additive increases
from 0.5 to 20 s
–1
with increasing shear stress.
4. For the first time the influence of an alloying
additive on the electrophysical properties of fire-
hazardous halogen-free polymer compositions has been
studied. With the introduction of the alloying additive, the
electrical resistance increases from 1.15·10
15
to 1.32·10
15
·cm, and the electrical strength increases from 45 to
48.5 kV/mm.
5. The results of research provide an opportunity to
reasonably approach the development of effective
technological processes for the manufacture of insulation,
sheaths of power cables from halogen-free polymer
compositions.
Conflict of interest. The authors of the article state
that there is no conflict of interest.
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